Branch Operations Lead - Carlyle Crossing - Alexandria, VA

JPMorgan Chase; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Virginia seeks a Branch Operations Lead to partner with the Branch Manager, guide frontline staff, and ensure precise, compliant handling of client transactions. You will foster a welcoming environment and drive adherence to policies while promoting self-service options.

The role emphasizes client relationship building, transaction accuracy, and collaboration with a team to maintain loss control and audit readiness across daily branch operations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail banking experience.
• Strong adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work branch hours including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Branch Manager to create a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere in the branch, ensuring every client enjoys an exceptional experience and feels part of a dynamic community.
• Greet clients warmly as they enter the branch, assisting with transactions, managing lobby flow, and scheduling meetings to build trusted relationships.
• Engage clients with clear, polite communication to understand and help them effectively, anticipating their needs and checking them into the waiting queue.
• Lead branch operations, including cash devices like the cash vault and ATM, resolving issues quickly and in line with bank policies.
• Introduce clients to the friendly branch team, collaborating to deliver seamless service and assist with specialized financial needs.
• Promote self-service options to allow clients to access accounts anytime, day or night.
• Support all aspects of branch operations, maintaining high standards for loss control, compliance, and audits.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Policy adherence

Regulatory knowledge

Relationship building

Training

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree or military equivalent

Tools

Cash handling systems

ATM operations

Banking software

Job description

At Chase, we are passionate about creating memorable experiences for our clients and employees, making them feel welcomed, valued, and understood. We build lasting relationships by doing the right thing, exceeding expectations, and embracing diversity and inclusion.

As a Branch Operations Lead in a Chase Branch, you'll be at the heart of our branch operations, working closely with the Branch Manager, branch employees, and our team of experts. Your role is crucial in ensuring that our clients' financial transactions are handled with precision and care, all while adhering to our policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

A typical day will involve assisting clients with their transactions, but it doesn't stop there. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference by introducing clients to self-service options that simplify their banking experience and by building lasting relationships with them. Throughout the week, you'll also dedicate time to reviewing branch operations and keeping the branch team informed about the latest policies and procedures. Your leadership will ensure that our branch not only meets but exceeds control expectations, setting a positive tone for everyone who walks through our doors.

Job responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Branch Manager to create a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere in the branch, ensuring every client enjoys an exceptional experience and feels part of a dynamic community.
• Greet clients warmly as they enter the branch, making them feel valued and appreciated. Demonstrate genuine care and concern during interactions, assisting with transactions, managing lobby flow, and scheduling meetings to build trusted relationships.
• Engage clients with clear, polite communication to understand and help them effectively. Anticipate their needs while checking them into the waiting queue, ensuring a smooth visit.
• Lead branch operations, including managing cash devices like the cash vault and ATM. Resolve any client issues quickly and effectively, paying attention to detail and striving for consistency while adhering to all bank policies and procedures.
• Introduce clients to our friendly branch team, who collaborate to deliver seamless service with care and sincerity. Work together to build lasting relationships and assist with any specialized financial needs, elevating the client experience.
• Simplify clients' banking experience by sharing self-service options, allowing them to access their accounts anytime, day or night.
• Work closely with the Branch Manager to support all aspects of branch operations, including maintaining high standards for loss control, compliance, and audits, ensuring the branch operates smoothly and securely.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• You take pride in adhering to policies, procedures, and regulatory banking requirements, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
• You are committed to maintaining a keen eye for detail and staying organized, which helps you juggle multiple tasks effectively.
• You are proud of your leadership skills and operational proficiency, ensuring transaction accuracy while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• You have strong passion for educating the branch team and partners, helping them stay connected and informed.
• You excel at building meaningful connections and engaging with clients, always ready to educate them and refer them to our team of experts when needed.
• You have 1+ years of retail banking experience.
• You have a high school degree, GED, or foreign equivalent.
• You have the ability to work branch hours including weekends and evenings.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• You have 6+ months of Associate Banker (Teller) experience.
• You have a college degree or military equivalent.

Training and Travel Requirement

You'll successfully complete our Branch Operations Lead Training Program before being considered for placement as a Branch Operations Lead.

You'll need to be able to travel as required for in-person training and meetings.