Assistant Branch Manager

First National Bank; West Boothbay Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Insurance benefits

Bonus plan

Tuition support

Paid volunteer hours

Job summary

First National Bank in Maine is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to help lead the branch team, support daily operations, build strong customer relationships, and originate consumer loans.

You will work closely with the Branch Manager, serve as a backup when needed, and create a positive experience for both employees and customers while ensuring compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to coach and support employees while managing day-to-day priorities.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to confidentiality and compliance.
• A positive, professional, and team-oriented approach.
• Ability to build customer relationships and confidently discuss banking and lending solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead branch staff by coordinating workflow, providing support and coaching, and assisting with performance management.
• Oversee daily branch operations and ensure policies, procedures, security standards, and regulatory requirements are followed.
• Build relationships with customers, identify financial needs, and recommend bank products and services.
• Originate consumer loans, interview applicants, review credit, and oversee loan closings or declinations.
• Conduct branch self-audits and support compliance with banking regulations including BSA and USA PATRIOT Act.
• Provide notary and signature guarantee services and assist with other branch responsibilities.
• May serve as Saturday Supervisor or participate in officer rotation.

Job description

Description

Whether you're passionate about finance, technology, or helping others, a career at First National Bank offers a world of opportunity to grow and succeed. Work collaboratively with a team while having fun and providing product and technical support knowledge to customers.

In return, we have a lot to offer. This full-time position offers competitive pay, paid time off, 401(k) with match, insurance benefits, and a bonus plan. You'll also have opportunities for personal growth and professional development, tuition support, paid volunteer hours, and more. And yes, a real opportunity to make a difference in the place where you live.

We are proud to be named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine in both 2025 and 2026!

Pay Range: The pay range for this role is $50,000-$56,000 annually, reflecting a good-faith estimate as of the posting date and accounting for the position's responsibilities, level, and location. Actual starting pay will be set at the Bank's discretion and will take into account the candidate's experience, education, skills, certifications, and other relevant factors.

About the Role

As an Assistant Branch Manager, you'll help lead the branch team, support daily operations, build strong customer relationships, and originate consumer loans. You'll work closely with the Branch Manager and serve as a backup when needed while creating a positive experience for both employees and customers.

What You'll Do

• Help lead branch staff by coordinating workflow, providing support and coaching, encouraging cross-training, and assisting with performance management.
• Oversee daily branch operations and ensure Bank policies, procedures, security standards, and regulatory requirements are followed.
• Build relationships with customers, identify their financial needs, and recommend appropriate Bank products and services.
• Originate consumer loans, including interviewing applicants, reviewing credit and financial information, making lending decisions within assigned authority, and overseeing loan closing or declination.
• Conduct branch self-audits and support compliance with applicable banking regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act.
• Provide notary and signature guarantee services and assist with other branch responsibilities as needed.
• May serve as Saturday Supervisor or participate in the officer rotation.

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to coach and support employees while managing day-to-day priorities.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to confidentiality and compliance.
• A positive, professional, and team-oriented approach.
• Ability to build customer relationships and confidently discuss banking and lending solutions.

Qualifications

• College degree desirable
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Must have the ability to become NMLS registered

First National Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, gender, qualified protected veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

External and internal applications, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on an individual basis.