Branch Manager

Community First Bank - WI; Richland Center (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community First Bank – WI in Richland Center, WI is seeking a Branch Manager to oversee daily operations, ensure excellent customer experience, mentor staff, and drive growth.

The role focuses on managing branch performance, mitigating risks, and maintaining compliance while building strong community relationships and promoting the bank's services.

On-site, full-time position with opportunities to lead community banking initiatives and contribute to an ESOP-backed employee ownership culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field preferred.
• Proven supervisory or managerial experience in financial institutions.
• Strong leadership and customer relations skills.
• Knowledge of banking regulations and risk management.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily branch operations and ensure excellent customer experience.
• Mentor and lead branch staff to achieve performance goals.
• Drive business development and community engagement in Richland Center.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and manage operational risks.

Skills

Leadership

Customer relations

Banking products

Regulatory compliance

Business development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance

Job description

Community First Bank, with a legacy of over 150 years, provides full-service banking through its 10 branch locations in Southwest Wisconsin. The bank supports individuals, families, businesses, and farms with a wide range of financial products and services paired with personalized guidance. Community First Bank attributes its long-standing success to its team of dedicated employees and a strong commitment to the prosperity of its customers and communities. This dedication is reflected in the bank’s tagline, "first for you!" as well as its employee ownership model under ESOP. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Role Description

This is an on-site, full-time position for a Branch Manager at our Richland Center, WI location. The Branch Manager will oversee the daily operations of the branch, ensure excellent customer experience, mentor and lead the branch team, and drive business development efforts. Responsibilities include meeting branch performance goals, managing operational risks, and maintaining compliance with banking regulations. The Branch Manager will also focus on building relationships within the community and promoting the bank’s services to support customer and business growth.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, team management, and customer relations skills


• Proficiency in financial services, banking products, and business development


• Knowledge of operational risk management and banking regulations


• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision‑making abilities


• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field is preferred


• Proven track record in a supervisory or managerial role within a financial institution


• Ability to engage with the community to build beneficial relationships