Branch Growth Leader – Multi‑Location Banking

Belay Bank; Clayton, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

First Bank is seeking a results-driven Branch Manager to lead our Clayton and Kirkwood locations. The role focuses on client engagement, relationship development, and personalized financial solutions while overseeing day-to-day sales and operations in two offices.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years in financial services, with supervisory experience and a proven ability to coach teams, grow deposits, and ensure regulatory compliance in an ITM-only environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of financial services or banking experience.
• At least one year of management or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing multiple locations or employees across separate locations preferred.
• Proven ability to coach employees, manage performance, establish accountability.
• Strong communication, networking, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort leading within a transformed, ITM-only branch model.
• Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System registration required upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies for the Clayton and Kirkwood markets.
• Generate new consumer and business deposit relationships through external calling, networking, community involvement, referrals, portfolio reviews, and Centers of Influence.
• Build and maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified opportunities.
• Acquire new deposits, retain existing balances, deepen client relationships, and pursue opportunities to win back lost business.
• Partner with Business Banking, Wealth Management, Treasury Management, Mortgage, and other internal partners.
• Document business development activities, opportunities, follow-up commitments, and outcomes in the Bank’s designated sales systems.
• Monitor deposit performance and adjust strategies based on results and market opportunities.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees across both locations.
• Establish clear expectations for client engagement, referrals, deposit growth, relationship development, and sales activities.
• Conduct regular sales meetings, one-on-one coaching, employee observations, and skill practices.
• Inspect pipeline activity and follow-up to ensure consistent execution and accountability.
• Provide timely feedback, recognition, performance coaching, and development planning.
• Maintain strong visibility and leadership consistency across both branch teams.
• Direct the day-to-day sales and operational functions of both branches.
• Maintain accountability for audit integrity, regulatory compliance, operational controls, risk management, and branch security.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, scheduling, training, and coverage at both locations.
• Reinforce Bank policies, procedures, initiatives, and performance expectations.
• Maintain established client service, CRA, and Branch Excellence standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

First Bank is seeking a results-driven Branch Manager to lead our Clayton and Kirkwood locations. The role focuses on client engagement, relationship development, and personalized financial solutions while overseeing day-to-day sales and operations in two offices.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years in financial services, with supervisory experience and a proven ability to coach teams, grow deposits, and ensure regulatory compliance in an ITM-only environment.