Assistant Branch Manager

Ameris Bank; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Ameris Bank is seeking an energetic Branch Manager to lead daily operations, coach a high-performing team, and drive customer-focused sales in a bustling branch. You will oversee staffing, audits, compliance, and training to ensure exceptional service and growth.

The role requires 3+ years in retail banking with supervisory experience; strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of retail banking and supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of branch operations, banking policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise branch operations including lobby and teller line, staffing, audits and compliance.
• Recruit, train, coach, lead, schedule, motivate and evaluate staff.
• Optimize resources to meet branch needs and achieve sales/service objectives.
• Lead sales strategies to attract and retain customer relationships.
• Oversee customer experience, address feedback, resolve complex problems.
• Manage branch safety, security and compliance; protect against risk.
• Perform vault and cash audits with proper documentation.
• Represent the bank in business development and community functions.
• Lead training and staff meetings; provide backup support as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff scheduling

Coaching

Customer service

Communication

Branch operations knowledge

Policy adherence

Cross selling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Google Docs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for customer service fulfillment within the branch, which includes lobby management, researching, and resolving complex customer service matters, determining policy exceptions, ensuring operational excellence and compliance within the branch. Responsible for coaching, motivating, and creating a positive work environment. Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the operations of the branch including the lobby and teller line, establishing staffing schedules, performing audits, evaluating employee performance, and monitoring compliance.
• Recruit, train, coach, lead, schedule, motivate, and evaluate the work of a team.
• Responsible for optimizing use of resources to meet operational needs of the branch.
• Demonstrate effective sales strategies to attract, expand, and retain customer relationships and guide team to achieve sales objectives through action planning.
• Oversee the customer experience within the branch assessing customer and employee feedback, identifying opportunities for improvement, and researching and resolving complex problems to ensure customer service excellence.
• Manage branch safety, security, and compliance.
• Protect against criminal or fraudulent activity, risk or exposure.
• Perform regular audits of vault and teller cash with proper documentation.
• Represent the bank in business development efforts and at networking and community functions.
• Maintain a working knowledge of banking products, programs, services, and promotions.
• Lead or co-facilitate training and staff meetings.
• Provide backup support to other branches as needed.
• Approve policy exceptions within authorized limits.
• Responsible for achievement of branch objectives, sales and service objectives as set by leadership.
• May perform all sales and service functions of the branch as needed.
• Demonstrate leadership skillset with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships, coach, mentor, and retain a high performing team.
• Practices ethical sales behaviors in accordance with the Bank’s Core Values of Integrity and Honesty.
• Always act in the best interest of the customer when offering additional products and services.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Highly motivated team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of branch operations.
• Knowledge of banking policies and procedures.
• Intermediate PC proficiency.
• Intermediate proficiency in Google Docs and Microsoft Office products.

Industry and Work Experience

• 3 or more years of retail banking experience required.
• Supervisory, leadership or mentorship experience required.
• Branch operations experience required.
• Cross selling experience required.
• Sales management experience preferred.
• Consumer credit experience preferred.

Academic

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent of education and related experience required.

Benefits Available to Employees

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Ameris Bank absorbs a major portion of the cost of healthcare.
• You become eligible for coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• 11 Holidays
• Volunteer/Service Day
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Advocacy Program
• Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees)
• AT&T Employee Discount
• Wellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Education Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups

Banking Advantages for Employees

In addition to a wide array of benefits, Ameris Bank employees are also eligible for special bank services.

• Free Interest Checking
• Free Safe Deposit Box
• Free Money Orders, Travelers’ Checks and Cashier Checks
• Discount on Mortgage Origination Fee
• Free Online Banking and Free Unlimited Online Bill Payment
• Employee Banking Perks

Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicantss of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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