Branch Manager: Community Banking Leader

First Southern National Bank; Lancaster (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

First Southern National Bank in Kentucky is seeking a Branch Manager who leads by example and partners with the Community President to uphold the bank's culture and drive regional performance. You will coach the team, deliver outstanding service, build local relationships, and implement strategies to grow deposits and loans while ensuring accurate daily operations and regulatory compliance.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong communication, problem solving, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field.
• Three to five years of banking or similar financial experience.
• Strong understanding of bank operations and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead teams, build relationships, and achieve business goals.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in banking systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive, collaborative, and customer-focused culture aligned with the bank’s purpose and values.
• Partner with the Community President to lead, coach, and develop the team to achieve branch performance goals.
• Ensure delivery of outstanding customer service through all branch interactions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, local businesses, and community partners.
• Resolve escalated customer concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Develop and execute strategies to drive deposit and loan growth, increase profitability, and expand customer relationships.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to bank policies and regulatory standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelors degree in business, finance, or related field

Tools

Banking systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Southern National Bank in Kentucky is seeking a Branch Manager who leads by example and partners with the Community President to uphold the bank's culture and drive regional performance. You will coach the team, deliver outstanding service, build local relationships, and implement strategies to grow deposits and loans while ensuring accurate daily operations and regulatory compliance.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong communication, problem solving, and a commitment to