Riverview Bank · 1 month ago
Branch Manager - Ridgefield
Riverview Bank is a financial institution seeking a Branch Manager to lead a high-performing team in delivering exceptional financial solutions. The role involves overseeing daily operations, driving business development, and fostering strong client relationships while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Drive Branch Profitability & Growth: Lead strategic initiatives to expand loans, deposits, and overall branch profitability by developing new business opportunities and strengthening relationships with commercial clients through personalized service and targeted marketing. Identify and capitalize on opportunities across business, commercial, and consumer lending to accelerate growth
Partnership Collaboration – Foster strong, cross-functional partnerships across Business Banking, Treasury Management, Commercial Banking, and Trust to expand the existing client base and drive new relationship growth for the bank
Business Development & Networking: Cultivate and maintain meaningful relationships with local business owners, high-net-worth individuals, and key influencers. Leverage these relationships to generate leads, referrals, and new business opportunities that support the achievement of branch goals
Community Engagement & Brand Promotion: Proactively engage with the community to elevate Riverview’s visibility and foster brand loyalty through sponsorships, events, and meaningful interactions. Position the branch as a trusted and valued partner within the community
Client Relationship Management: Build and nurture long-term relationships with business and institutional clients, providing tailored financial solutions that meet their evolving needs. Utilize a deep understanding of clients’ business life cycles and cash flow to uncover lending opportunities, driving both retention and sustained growth
Performance & Strategy Leadership: Lead the development and execution of strategies to achieve key objectives, including loan referrals, deposit growth, and overall branch performance. Ensure alignment with the bank’s strategic goals and regulatory requirements, while delivering exceptional results
Business Proposal Development: Spearhead the creation of customized proposals for commercial clients, encompassing loans, treasury management, and wealth management services, while ensuring compliance with banking regulations and internal policies
External Partnerships: Build and sustain strong relationships with external partners, including financial advisors, accountants, and attorneys, to expand the branch’s referral network and support business development efforts
Client Satisfaction & Relationship Growth: Actively anticipate and address client needs, cultivating long-term satisfaction and loyalty. Identify new business opportunities in deposits and loans, fostering growth and strengthening relationships with existing clients
Industry Representation: Represent Riverview at industry events, seminars, and conferences, promoting the bank’s services and reinforcing its leadership in commercial and business banking
Company-Wide Support: Contribute to corporate programs and initiatives, collaborating with senior leadership to support the bank’s broader objectives and ensure organizational success
Lending Responsibilities: Take on additional business lending responsibilities, ensuring the branch maintains a diverse and profitable loan portfolio
Team Development & Training: Oversee team performance, ensuring timely and effective completion of training programs. Support continuous professional development, empowering team to grow both individually and as part of the team
Compliance & Education: Stay abreast of industry trends and Riverview’s internal policies and procedures. Complete necessary training and certifications to maintain professional qualifications and uphold the bank’s high standards of compliance
Supervisory Responsibilities: Leads and supervises a team of employees, including both direct reports and supervisors. Responsible for guiding the hiring, training, and development processes, as well as conducting performance evaluations. Takes proactive steps to address performance issues and fosters a positive, growth-oriented environment
Additional Responsibilities: Undertake other relevant duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the business and ensure efficient branch operations
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of recent experience in a retail banking branch environment; experience with a commercial bank is preferred
At least 2 years of direct leadership and management experience
Proven experience in retail bank sales, serving both consumer and small business clients
A High School diploma or equivalent
Exhibits a high level of professionalism, maintaining integrity and ensuring quality service delivery in all aspects of the role
Demonstrates the ability to lead teams effectively, manage performance, and inspire collaboration to meet organizational goals
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including employees, clients, business partners, and the public
A solid understanding of financial principles, including the ability to manage and interpret financial data, and apply key concepts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and other financial variables
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data, identify key issues, and propose practical, actionable solutions
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent software), and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and tools relevant to the role
Proven leadership ability with a focus on team development, fostering collaboration, and effectively managing team performance to achieve organizational goals
Preferred
An Associate's degree or higher in Business, Accounting, and/or Finance
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
401K plan
Short term & long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Vacation & sick time
Educational assistance
Several holidays