Branch Manager Oak Park Il, Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is hiring a Branch Manager SAFE Act in River Forest, IL to lead a sales-focused team, grow client relationships, and implement business strategies in coordination with the consumer sales team.

The role emphasizes coaching, performance development, and effective management of branch operations. The position targets strong communication, analytical skills, and a track record in sales leadership within banking or financial services, with mortgage licensing considerations and a focus

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of relevant experience required.
• Registered or willing to register as mortgage loan originator with Nationwide Mortgage Licensing.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Consistently demonstrates analytic skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a sales plans and drive individual production goals, including building referral network and relationships with internal partners and external contacts.
• Create an environment through activity-based coaching and performance development and implement/execute coaching plan to develop employee’s skill set to achieve personal/branch goals.
• Develop and execute integrated sales, relationship, and credit strategies that are aligned with the Retail Bank's priorities, execute business plan to achieve expected goals in all business categories.
• Support portfolio growth by identifying opportunities to deepen relationships and increase client acquisition and ensure clients receive optimal service and monitor/adhere to operational controls.
• Collaborate with branch partners to successfully achieve goals, build customer relationship and deliver customer service.
• Leverage workforce planning tool to optimize staffing in branches and set expectations for branch staff, fostering an environment in which team members work together to achieve all business goals.
• Integrate segment partners, partner with Assistant Manager and partner with the Division Operational to drive sales and drive outbound sales activities including: representing Citi and building partnerships in the community.
• Conduct daily proof processes to ensure adherence to operational requirements; investigate controllable losses among branch staff; provide coaching and manage performance on decisions used.
• Lead hiring process and coordinate performance management, compensation, communication and employee evaluation of branch staff.
• Responsible for planning, budgeting and policy formulation and involved in short-term planning resource planning.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Branch Manager SAFE Act is a senior management professional responsible for providing full leadership and direction to a team of employees, grow sales and client base in coordination with the consumer sales team . The overall objective of this role is to lead a team grow sales, build customer loyalty and recommend the development of business strategies or initiatives and may include the management of activities by external organizations, and the direct management of individuals and sales teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a sales plans and drive individual production goals, including building referral network and relationships with internal partners and external contacts
• Create an environment through activity-based coaching and performance development and implement/execute coaching plan to develop employee’s skill set to achieve personal/branch goals
• Develop and execute integrated sales, relationship, and credit strategies that are aligned with the Retail Bank's priorities, execute business plan to achieve expected goals in all business categories
• Support portfolio growth by identifying opportunities to deepen relationships and increase client acquisition and ensure clients receive optimal service and monitor/adhere to operational controls
• Collaborate with branch partners to successfully achieve goals, build customer relationship and deliver customer service
• Leverage workforce planning tool to optimize staffing in branches and set expectations for branch staff, fostering an environment in which team members work together to achieve all business goals
• Integrate segment partners, partner with Assistant Manager and partner with the Division Operational to drive sales and drive outbound sales activities including: representing Citi and building partnerships in the community
• Conduct daily proof processes to ensure adherence to operational requirements; investigate controllable losses among branch staff; provide coaching and manage performance on decisions used
• Lead hiring process and coordinate performance management, compensation, communication and employee evaluation of branch staff
• Responsible for planning, budgeting and policy formulation and involved in short-term planning resource planning
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of relevant experience required
• Previous experience in banking or financial industry preferred
• Sales management experience preferred
• Registered or willing to register as mortgage loan originator with Nationwide Mortgage Licensing
• Obtain or willing to obtain unique identifier from Registry
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Consistently demonstrates analytic skills

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group:

Consumer Sales

Job Family:

Branch Sales

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

River Forest Illinois United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$94,560.00 - $141,840.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Sep 21, 2026

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