Branch Manager

Suffolk Credit Union; Miller Place (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Credit Union in Miller Place, NY seeks a Branch Manager to lead a full-service branch and drive new deposits, loans, and member relationships. You will promote a sales/service culture, oversee staff, and coordinate with HR and senior leadership to meet goals, while ensuring compliance.

The role emphasizes development of new products, community engagement, and budgeting. Notary and NMLS-ID are required or must be obtained, with 3–5 years of leadership in branch administration.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency certification.
• 3–5 years of branch administration experience, with 2 years in a leadership role and sales success.
• Notary Public certificate required. NMLS-ID required or must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Promote a sales and service culture and ensure efficient daily operations of a full-service branch.
• Oversee branch staff through coaching, scheduling, and performance management in coordination with HR and AVP Retail Member Experience.
• Delegate operations to the Assistant Branch Manager as needed and support branch budgeting.
• Set branch goals and monitor performance against milestones; analyze loan production and data as needed.
• Contribute to development of new credit union products and services; coordinate sales and service across the organization.
• Attend meetings and community events to increase visibility and drive new business.

Skills

Sales techniques

Loan application processes

Credit policy knowledge

Coaching

Credit analysis

Data reporting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Deadline management

Confidential information handling

Supervisory experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Join a leader in the credit union industry as a member of Suffolk Credit Union 's Member Services management team! As a leader in the Credit Union industry, Suffolk Credit Union offers superior value, unique products and personal service so our members have access to the best banking solutions around. And, just as we value our members, we value our employees!

The Branch Manager is responsible for managing all branch function and for all aspects of new business development including development of new branch deposits, loans, and relationships. The Branch Manager is also responsible for attaining established goals through active participation and execution of call programs and participation in community affairs to increase visibility and enhance new and existing business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for promoting the sales and service culture and administration and efficient daily operation of a full service branch office, including operations, compliance, lending, product sales, member service, and security and safety.
• Oversees all branch employees through effective organizing, coaching, scheduling, counseling, appraising, and hiring and/or terminating, in cooperation with the Human Resources department and Assistant Vice President Retail Member Experience.
• Delegates operations, and back-up as needed to the Assistant Branch Manager.
• Establishes branch goals and performance measurements in cooperation with the senior management and ensures branch performance meets established milestones
• Performs analysis of branch loan production, sales and other data as needed
• Participates in development of new credit union products and services
• Prepares branch budget and provides to Assistant Vice President Retail Member Experience
• Keeps branch staff up to date on all product, service or process changes and developments
• Participates in weekly and monthly meetings
• Attends and participates in credit union days and community events
• Backs up other departmental staff as necessary
• Achieves a minimum of "Satisfactory" rating on internal audits and examinations
• Accomplishes the credit union's mission by completing relevant duties as needed when requested by management or other staff members
• Coordinate all aspects of sales and service delivery with other areas of the organization
• To facilitate superior and continuing customer sales and service
• Responsible to increase branch membership base, deposit base, and loan portfolio

Essential Qualifications

Qualified candidate will have a High School diploma or equivalency certification. Three (3) to five (5) years of branch administration required, of which two (2) years must be in a leadership role with demonstrated sales success. Business development is preferred. Notary Public certificate required. NMLS-ID required or must be obtained.

• Expertise in sales techniques including cold calling.
• Proficient knowledge of loan application and approval processes
• Advanced knowledge of credit union loan policies as well the following regulations: Truth in Lending, HMDA, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Uniform Commercial Code, HUD, RESPA, Fair Housing Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act as well as lending related laws and other NCUA regulations
• Coaches and mentors Assistant Branch Manager to effectively manage all aspects of the branch operations and retail sales coaching of staff
• Knowledge of credit union products, services, policies, regulations and procedures
• Demonstrated skill in interpreting and applying loan policies and objectives
• Demonstrated computer and software skills
• Demonstrated skill in member/customer service
• Demonstrated credit analysis skills
• Demonstrated skill in reporting and summarizing complex financial and statistical data
• Skill with independent problem-solving
• Skill with conflict resolution
• Intermediate mathematical skills
• Ability to provide managerial leadership to professional- and intermediate-level staff
• Ability to communicate successfully with members and outside parties
• Ability to express oneself clearly and articulately both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle multiple and complex deadlines
• Ability to exercise tact and responsibility with handling confidential information
• Ability to work with little supervision of daily activities

Suffolk Credit Union provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience, and other qualifications.