Branch Manager I, II, or Senior - Shafter Residents

Valley Strong Credit Union; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Strong Credit Union is seeking a Branch Manager at the Shafter Branch to lead a team focused on delivering an exceptional Member experience. You will drive growth, manage daily branch activities, and ensure compliance with policies while building strong Member relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of progressive management experience in retail or financial services, with a strong emphasis on leadership and customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree
• Progressively responsible management experience within retail or financial institution
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to Members and other Team Members at the organization

Responsibilities

• Lead a team that delivers an exceptional Member experience.
• Drive growth by meeting or exceeding branch targets (loan production, deposits, referrals, new accounts).
• Develop a high-performing team through coaching and mentoring.
• Implement sales and promotional programs to achieve goals and maintain quality standards.
• Maintain operational efficiency, compliance and service quality at the branch.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to meet business development goals.
• Provide timely reports on branch performance and growth activities.

Skills

Retail management

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Retail Administration Regular Full-Time Management Shafter Branch

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1852

Salary Range: $75,100.00 To $140,700.00 Annually

Our Values & Service Standards

Valley Strong is a values-driven organization. Our Core Values guide how we work, collaborate, and serve, and are the foundation of our mission. We help people and communities prosper.

Our Core Values

• Everyone Counts - We promote a diverse and fair workplace to better serve our Members, Team Members, and Communities, fostering an environment of transparency, trust and respect.
• Innovate Boldly - We dream big, challenge the status quo, move with agility, and embrace data-driven decisions. We listen and continuously make the impossible possible.
• Embrace the Fun! - We take joy in our work by welcoming kindness, integrity, and authenticity.
• - Own It - Valley Strong is ours to grow. We hold ourselves accountable to doing our best work every day and are empowered to do what's right.

In addition to our Core Values, Team Members are expected to demonstrate our Signature 8 Experience.

Signature Hospitality

• The Showing Up Mindset - Being Fully present and intentional at work.
• Steps of Service - use my name, meet my needs, figure out what comes next, make the goodbye count.
• Acts of Hospitality - These are the actions that we do in every interaction, every time, with every Member.
• Building Rapport - Lead with presence, not a script, ask thoughtful, low-risk questions & share a compliment. Personalize the interaction as it unfolds.

Signature Experience

• Know Me - Every Member has a story. Every Member is unique.
• Engage Me - Always think "what else?" and always say "Thank you."
• WOW Me - Give a little extra. Seize the moment.
• Remember Me - The small details matter. make me feel valued.

Position Summary

Department

Retail Branches

The Branch Manager is responsible for leading a team that is focused on delivering an exceptional Member experience. Activities include leading and directing the daily activities of the branch, including the delivery of credit union products and services. Responsible for developing and maintaining Member relationships. Responsible for the delivery of achievement of growth goals, operational efficiencies, ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures, and developing a high performing team. Creates an environment of trust by "doing what's right."

• Responsible for the growth activity of the branch by meeting or exceeding growth goals as established by the Market President (i.e., consumer, business, Wealth Management, or all depending on market opportunity); expectation of daily/weekly growth activities to take place.
• Track, analyze, and report progress towards branch performance targets. Meet and/or exceed branch targets for loan production, referrals, deposit growth, Member experience and new account growth.
• Establish a high-performance culture through establishment clear expectations and performance management. Prioritizes team development by coaching and mentoring.
• Implement sales and promotional programs with creativity and energy such that goals are achieved and quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Lead a professional and friendly environment that delivers an exceptional Member experience to Valley Strong Credit Union members.
• Ensure operational efficiency, compliance and quality standards are met.
• Actively work with internal and external business partners to meet assigned goals and Member expectations in all aspects of business development and community development.
• Report business development activities in a timely manner, including new Member growth, penetration, and profitability, in order to fulfill and support the business development objectives and strategic initiatives of Valley Strong through its Market Strategy Plan.
• Receive and respond to inquiries and complaints, resolving both Team Member and Member issues whenever possible.
• Manage the selection, placement, performance, development, promotion, and terminations of branch team.
• Partner in community activities to increase Valley Strong Credit Union's visibility and enhance new and existing business opportunities.
• Ensure consistent and regular visits, and communication with surrounding schools/occupational groups as outlined by Market Strategy Plan.
• Attend and participate in periodic management meetings, various committee meetings, and outside conferences and workshops.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversees leadership of branch operations in conjunction with the Assistant Branch Manager including but not limited to, approvals, teller cash counts, certifications, new and closed account reports, CTR filings, suspicious activity reporting, elder abuse reporting, and staff adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Maintains a significant lobby presence focusing on Member relations and Team Member development.
• Ensures service levels at the branch through Member feedback, surveys, and on-the-spot coaching opportunities.
• Receives and responds to inquiries and complaints, resolving both Team Member and Member problems whenever possible.
• Performs scheduled monthly coaching sessions as well as organic coaching sessions.
• Conducts periodic meetings for branch Team Members to inform them of policy and procedures changes and developments, and to provide a communication base for
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training Team Members; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the credit union's policies, and in the spirit of Valley Strong's mission and values.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education

Min/Preferred

Description

Minimum

4 Year / Bachelor's Degree

Or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

Minimum Years of Experience

Comments

2

Progressively responsible management experience within retail or financial institution.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to Members and other Team Members at the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute dividends and interest.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Team Member occasionally must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Skills and Abilities

Must be able to process transactions in an efficient manner. Must be able to communicate policies and procedures to Members in an easily understood and professional manner.

Must comply with all Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and other Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and regulations, as they pertain to federal guidelines and internal policies and procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and working conditions.