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First Merchants Corporation · 18 hours ago

Branch Network Planning Manager

positionIndianapolis, IN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

First Merchants Corporation is seeking a Branch Network Planning Manager responsible for developing and executing strategies that optimize the bank’s physical distribution network. This role involves using market analytics and financial modeling to recommend branch openings, relocations, and consolidations, ensuring alignment with the bank’s growth objectives and customer experience standards.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Analyze market demographics, competitive activity, and branch performance to identify expansion, consolidation, or relocation opportunities
Develop short- and long-term branch network strategies aligned with organizational goals
Oversee facility design considerations in alignment with operating models, segmentation strategy, and industry trends
Define metrics to measure the effectiveness of network changes and investments
Partner with Facilities on lease renewals, site evaluations, and insights for new builds or relocations
Prepare business cases and ROI models for branch and ATM investments; collaborate with Finance to strengthen back-testing frameworks
Coordinate the annual branch capital budgeting process across Finance, Facilities, IT, Marketing, and Bank Protection
Identify high-potential markets for new branches and ATMs using geo-spatial and financial analytics
Evaluate market disruption from mergers and acquisitions to identify optimization opportunities
Collaborate with Real Estate, Construction, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to execute network changes
Ensure consistent brand standards and customer experience across all branch locations
Provide strategic guidance to Marketing and Facilities on brand expenditures, signage, and facility design
Integrate compliance, risk controls, and operational policies into branch planning decisions
Monitor industry trends and emerging retail banking practices, adjusting strategies accordingly

Qualification

Branch network planningFinancial modelingGeo-spatial analysisMarket researchCross-functional leadershipReal estate managementRetail banking strategyFacilities planningCommercial real estateGIS toolsPredictive analyticsSite selection softwareCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or related field (MBA preferred)
5–10 years of experience in branch network planning, retail banking strategy, or real estate management
Strong proficiency in geo-spatial analysis, financial modeling, and market research
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects and managing multiple priorities
Excellent communication and presentation skills, especially with senior leadership

Preferred

Experience in multi-site retail operations or financial services network optimization
Familiarity with GIS tools, predictive analytics, and site selection software
Knowledge of facilities planning, retail banking trends, or commercial real estate processes

Company

First Merchants Corporation

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First Merchants Corporation is the largest financial services holding company in Central Indiana, headquartered in Muncie, Indiana.
dateFounded in 1893
location
Muncie, IN, US
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.firstmerchants.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Mark Hardwick
Chief Executive Officer
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Mike Rechin
President and CEO
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