Branch AVP: Growth Leader & Team Builder

Citigroup Inc.; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Laguna Hills, CA seeks a Branch Manager to lead a team, drive sales growth and build client loyalty while coordinating with the consumer sales team. You will manage HR, budgeting, risk, and staff development to meet branch goals and ensure high customer service levels.

The role requires 5–8 years of relevant experience, banking background preferred, and proven team management. Salary range reflects California compensation with standard Citi benefits and incentives.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience required.
• Previous experience in banking or financial industry preferred.
• Proven experience managing teams.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Consistently demonstrates analytic skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer branch sales, service, control and management of human resources
• Manage staff to ensure all employees are clear on work priorities and activities, and maintain high levels of customer service
• Execute planning and budgeting activities to ensure branch annual goals are met
• Conduct daily huddles and communicate company goals, business strategies, new initiatives, and expectations to all staff
• Monitor performance to ensure branch metrics are met and appropriate action plans are in place to enhance customer satisfaction
• Oversee branch controls and compliance, to effectively manage risk and ensure positive internal audit ratings
• Identify training needs, identify career progression opportunities and partner with staff to create professional development plans as well as perform supervisory duties including performance evaluations, compensation, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations
• Lead the recruitment/selection of staff across sales and operations roles within the branch and onboarding
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Banking experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

People management

Experience 5-8 years

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Citigroup Inc. in Laguna Hills, CA seeks a Branch Manager to lead a team, drive sales growth and build client loyalty while coordinating with the consumer sales team. You will manage HR, budgeting, risk, and staff development to meet branch goals and ensure high customer service levels.

The role requires 5–8 years of relevant experience, banking background preferred, and proven team management. Salary range reflects California compensation with standard Citi benefits and incentives.