AVP Branch Manager III

Arkansas Federal Credit Union; Cabot (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Federal Credit Union seeks a Branch Manager to lead a high-performing team, coaching members to their highest potential while ensuring top-tier member service.

The role includes supervising daily branch operations, cash management, loan activity, and community engagement, with accountability for meeting branch goals and policies.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a branch or equivalent team with coaching and training responsibilities.
• Ability to obtain an NMLS license and maintain required compliance.
• Minimum 10 years in related financial services experience, including management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a high-performing branch team through coaching and leadership.
• Oversee daily branch operations, cash handling, and member transactions.
• Ensure outstanding member service and achievement of sales/service goals.
• Address complex member issues and participate in community activities.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Training

Customer service

Cash handling

BSA compliance

Security awareness

Community relations

Education

NMLS eligibility

Ten years related experience

Three years management experience

Job description

Overview

Working at Arkansas Federal Credit Union

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The primary function of this position is to develop a highly effective team and develop each team member to their highest potential through coaching and leadership. This position is responsible for providing training and coaching to team members to ensure a high quality of member service and assisting in the hiring of necessary personnel for the branch. Ensuring outstanding service is delivered to both internal and external members, supervising member interactions and transactions conducted in person, by telephone, mail, and email by team members, and coordinating the daily workflow of the branch by scheduling employees and assigning job duties are essential requirements of this position. Other duties involve performing tasks requiring more knowledge and expertise, handling difficult situations exceeding the scope of branch personnel, processing of teller transactions, monitoring and maintaining branch cash management, processing of new memberships and accounts, originating and closing loans, and other various transactions that require a thorough knowledge of Arkansas Federal Credit Union policies and procedures. In addition, the position requires active participation in the branch's respective community through organizations such as Junior Achievement, community Chamber of Commerce, Partners in Education, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that the branch meets sales and service goals as established by Arkansas Federal Credit Union.
• Ensure that a high quality of member service is delivered and that various goals established within the branch are met.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and training to branch personnel. Conduct meetings to provide direction and review progress.
• Handle difficult situations that exceed the scope of branch personnel and resolve those situations that may arise from dealing with a wide variety of member issues.
• Determine and maintain sufficient operating cash for the branch by monitoring cash usage and then ordering or selling cash to or from the Federal Reserve Bank when necessary.
• Evaluate work performance of branch personnel, recommending promotions and salary increases within the department to the AVP Regional Manager.
• Reviewing and maintaining all pertinent manual reports, such as the Branch Monthly Audit Checklist, BSA Logs, and daily/monthly electronic reports, such as those located in Business Intelligence and Nautilus.
• Ensure that all branch personnel are knowledgeable and proficient in all Safety and Security protocols.
• Control and maintain security of all branch assets, both inside and outside the location.
• Control and maintain branch budget and costs associated with operations.
• Identify and recommend needed revisions of department policies and procedures to AVP Regional Manager.
• Participate in community activities and organizations as a representative of Arkansas Federal Credit Union and maintain current knowledge of the needs of the communities served.
• Promote membership growth and the use of credit union products and services with employees of existing business partners and by recruiting new business partners.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of a specialized field (however acquired), such as basic accounting, computer, etc.
• 10 years related experience and/or training
  • Of those 10 years, 2 years of financial institution experience required
  • Of those 10 years, 3 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to attain NMLS.

Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

EEO Statement

Arkansas Federal Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.