Assistant Branch Manager

1st National Bank of Scotia; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

1st National Bank of Scotia is seeking a Branch Manager to deliver exceptional service, supervise branch staff, and ensure daily operations meet bank policies and compliance standards. You will coach employees, drive sales through incentive and referral programs, prepare loan packages for approvals, and represent the bank in community activities.

Travel is required. This full-time role operates in a retail branch environment, Monday through Saturday, with notary duties and occasional regional

Qualifications

• Proven experience in banking operations.
• Strong knowledge of financial services and related regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in financial software applications used within banking environments.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, training and supervision to branch personnel.
• Ensure service standards are met within branch and the bank.
• Protect the interest of the Bank and minimize loss through security measures and other policies and procedures.
• Inspect interior and exterior of branch daily to ensure a safe and well-maintained facility.
• Coach and train branch personnel to achieve incentive goals and increase referral activity.
• Assist in attaining established bank and branch goals through incentive and referral programs.
• Perform Notary Public duties, as licensed.
• Represent the Bank in community and civic functions.
• During the absence of the Branch Officer, perform direct supervisory duties of branch staff.
• Travel is required to assist other branches in the region.

Skills

Banking operations experience

Regulatory knowledge

Multitasking

Communication skills

Tools

Banking software

Job description

Requirements

• To provide an exceptional service experience, every time!
• Must have excellent communication and telephone skills.
• Provide positive leadership, training and supervision to personnel within the assigned branch.
• Ensure service standards are met within assigned branch and the bank.
• Ensure compliance with Bank policies and procedures.
• Protect the interest of the Bank and minimize loss through adherence to security measures and other policies and procedures.
• Inspect interior and exterior of branch daily to ensure a safe and well-maintained facility.
• Coach and train branch personnel to achieve incentive goals and increase referral activity.
• Assist in attaining established bank and branch goals through active participation in incentive and referral programs.
• Coach employees in assigned region regularly to achieve goals.
• During the absence of the Branch Officer, perform direct supervisory duties of branch staff.
• Perform all duties within the branch as needed.
• Provide input and assist the Branch Officer in preparation of employee performance appraisals.
• Prepare loan packages for Branch Officer, Regional Manager or Loan Committee review and close loans upon approval.
• Prepare and conduct, or delegate branch weekly sales meetings.
• Review and approve employee incentive forms quarterly.
• Assist the Branch Officer in preparation of quarterly branch narrative.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Perform Notary Public duties, as licensed.
• Represents the Bank in community and civic functions.
• In instances where no bank officers are present, authorize transactions and sign cashier's checks in excess of normal dollar limits.
• Perform proper branch opening and closing procedures. Respond to alarms as needed.
• Assist other branches in assigned region as needed.
• This is a full time position performed in a regular office environment, Monday through Saturday, Retail Branch Banking hours. Travel is required.
• Other duties as assigned: Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice, deemed necessary by Management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in banking operations
• Strong knowledge of financial services and related regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in financial software applications used within banking environments
• Good organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment