Assistant Branch Manager

NBT Bank; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Parental Leave

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) & Pension

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

NBT Bank in Torrington, CT is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to support the Branch Manager, coach staff, and drive customer-centric sales and service excellence.

The role emphasizes coaching, compliance oversight, budget awareness and community involvement. A 4-year degree or equivalent banking experience is required, with 3+ years in retail banking preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience in retail or banking.
• 3 years retail banking experience preferred.
• Business development and outside sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building a high-performing branch team through recruitment and development.
• Identify new relationship opportunities and refer clients to partners.
• Provide supervisory oversight of branch operations, compliance, and risk.
• Represent the bank in the local market with leadership in community groups.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Listening & communication

Leadership

Problem solving

PC skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent experience

Retail banking experience (3 years)

Business development & outside sales experience

Job description

Pay Range: $24.90 - $33.18

As a strong support to the Branch Manager, the Assistant Branch Manager supervises daily activities to ensure high quality customer service. Provides coaching and development of branch staff. Demonstrates our core values and provides superior customer experience. Maintains an appropriate focus on sales activities and related results. Monitors, identifies and controls compliance risks and operational exposure and assists with management of the branch budget.

Education and Experience:

• 4-year college degree or equivalent retail, retail banking, or financial services experience.
• 3 years retail banking experience preferred.
• Business development & outside business sales experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent listening & communication skills are necessary.
• Organizational, interpersonal and customer relation skills.
• Ability to function in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
• Leadership skills.
• Problem solving/decision making skills.
• PC Skills.

Unique Job Characteristics and Requirements:

NMLS Certification required or ability to obtain upon hire.

Tasks Performed:

• 50% Assists in building a motivated and high performing branch team through the effective recruitment, training, and development of staff. Conducts regular and quarterly coaching and career development conversations. Proposes salary recommendations to Branch and Market Manager for approval. Responsible for sales and service coaching of branch staff and participating in the activities and results of the branch in achieving individual and team goals. Works with their manager to actively develop their decision making and business development skills to prepare for further leadership responsibilities.
• 25% Works with Branch Manager and business partners to identify and establish new relationship opportunities. Has a working knowledge of both consumer and small business products and services; delivers solutions to customers through interactive, needs based conversations to assess and address their needs. Appropriately refers customers to business partners to meet current and future needs. Takes ownership to resolve customer issues and complaints while delivering an elevated level of responsiveness and customer satisfaction.
• 15% Provides supervisory oversight of branch operations, compliance, and risk. Works with branch manager to ensure branch profitability by managing FTE’s, fee waivers and other budget related items. Oversees branch operations and compliance controls. Ensures team understanding and awareness of information security and fraud risk.
• 5% Represents the bank in the local market fulfilling a leadership role with civic and community organizations.
• 5% Other duties as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Communicate effectively with internal and/or external customers
• Stationary 50% of time
• Move about within or between locations
• Bend, Twist, Crouch, Squat
• Move Objects to Maximum 20 lbs

Why Work at NBT

At NBT we empower people to grow, innovate, and thrive through meaningful work, a supportive culture and opportunities to make a real impact in your community – because your success drives our success.

Wellbeing

At NBT, we value and support your wellbeing by offering generous time-off policies, wellness initiatives and flexible work arrangements, so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Community Involvement

NBT believes community involvement fosters our success and the success of those around us. Through volunteer service and charitable partnerships, we empower our employees to make a positive impact beyond the workplace.

Culture

NBT believes in creating a workplace where every voice matters and every team member feels empowered to contribute. With supportive leadership, we foster an environment where employees are connected, inspired, and valued.

Career Development

Whether you’re just starting your career or serve in a senior leadership role, your growth and development are our priority. NBT provides a wide variety of development programs and tools for you to reach your full potential.

Total Rewards

NBT recognizes and rewards your contributions with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and performance-based incentives – ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.

Business Stability

NBT has built a reputation as a stable financial institution by growing our people and our business, evolving our processes and managing risk. We’ve weathered the market’s ups and downs for over 165 years, all while charting a well-defined growth plan.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Generous Paid Time Off : At least 22 days annually, prorated in the year of hire.
• Parental Leave : Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage : Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants.
• Dental and Vision Coverage : Ensuring your overall health and well-being.
• Flexible Spending Accounts : For healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Employer-Paid Disability Coverage : Both short-term and long-term, with an option to purchase additional long-term coverage.
• Life Insurance : Employer-paid basic life insurance, with an option to purchase supplemental coverage.
• Voluntary Benefits : Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan to help secure your future.
• Adoption Assistance : Supporting your growing family.
• Tuition Reimbursement : Invest in your education and career growth.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources.
• Pet Insurance : For all your furry friends.
• Financial and Banking Services : Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance.

Benefits for Part-Time Employees Working 20+ Hours/Week:

• Medical Coverage : Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants.
• Dental and Vision Coverage : Ensuring your overall health and well-being.
• Voluntary Benefits : Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Generous Parental Leave : Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary.

Benefits for All Part-Time Employees:

• Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan for employees who work at least 1,000 hours in a calendar year, all designed to help secure your future
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave : For your health and safety.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources.
• Financial and Banking Services : Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.