AmFirst · 1 week ago
Branch Manager - Vestavia
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expAmFirst is a financial institution seeking a Branch Manager for their Vestavia location. The Branch Manager will be responsible for underwriting consumer loans, managing branch personnel, and ensuring compliance with Credit Union policies while fostering community relationships.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Underwrites consumer loans up to the amount assigned per Credit Union policy; reviews and approves underwriting decisions of subordinate personnel. Originates & closes real estate loans
Hires, reviews, schedules, trains, coaches, supports, counsels, motivates, and monitors the work of branch personnel; conducts performance reviews; allocates resources to meet operational needs within the department; reviews and approves, denies, or modifies department recommendations from subordinates
Maintains communications with main office; prepares and submits standard reports; attends scheduled management meetings
Develop and maintain business partner relationships with the community and area schools by calling on potential BPs and coordinating branch participation in community activities
Serves as a source of product knowledge and monitors all branch activities to ensure they are in compliance with established Credit Union policies and procedures
Conducts or coordinates weekly meetings with the branch staff to review sales objectives, procedural issues, and member service expectations
Performs other job related duties as assigned
Maintain a cohesive, highly trained, motivated staff sufficient to meet daily branch demands
Provide informed, professional and accurate service and support to all members and associates
Maintain or exceed annual budgeted branch operating and growth plan while maintaining or improving the financial stability of the branch
Effectively evaluate the efficiency of the branch and develop specific recommendations for improvements to personnel, facilities, products, pricing, policies, and processes
Meet or exceed the established branch goals each month and ensure direct reports achieve their individual goals
Promote a sales culture within the branch by example. Coach and develop employees to identify cross sale opportunities
Ensure recovery of all critical branch functions for business contingency within recovery times set by business constraints or disaster recovery plan
Note observations of employees’ performance. Give and receive feedback from employees on an ongoing basis
Effective cross-training throughout the branch
May serve on various committees such as Roadblock, Risk Assessment, IT Steering Committee, or as a resource for other committees or departments
Qualification
Required
One year to three years of similar or related experience
A two-year college degree or Completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school or Completion of a specialized and extensive in-house training or apprenticeship program
A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact
Work involves extensive personal contact with others and is usually of a personal or sensitive nature
Work may involve motivating, influencing or training others
Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others
Light lifting required
Company
AmFirst
AmFirst is a full-service financial institution with over $2 billion in assets and 21 branch locations across the Birmingham-Metro and Mobile, Alabama areas.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-05-02
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