Branch Operations Leader

First Commerce Bank

Freehold (NJ)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

First Commerce Bank seeks a Branch Operations professional to support the Branch Manager in delivering financial services to customers in the local community. You will help manage inside and outside sales, branch functions, and business development to drive growth and profitability.

You will play a key role in maintaining the bank’s image through proactive customer service, ensuring staff training, coaching the team, and adhering to banking policies while supporting community engagement.

Qualifications

Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent; education beyond a High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; specialized banking education/training; valid driver's license.
Minimum three (3) years related experience.

Responsibilities

Assists the Branch Manager in managing the Branch Office in order to meet the financial services needs of customers in the given community market area.
Assists in managing all inside and outside sales, branch functions, and business development activities to achieve growth, excellent customer service, and profitability for the Bank.
Enhances Bank image through friendly, pro-active customer-driven servicing of their needs in support of the goal of exceeding customer expectations.
Conducts relationships with customers in a manner that will enhance the overall marketing effort of the Bank.
Ensures customer retention as well as growth of the branch and its team.
Ensures that the branch office is properly staffed to meet customer service needs as well as sales objectives.
Ensures all customer service personnel are adequately trained with respect to both product knowledge and sales techniques.
Motivates and coaches branch team to ensure the successful development and performance of all employees in areas of customer experience, sales goals, and leadership.
Serves as an active member of the office customer service team and is held accountable for sales performance; generates deposits and loans to increase Bank profitability.
Ensures that all office operations are performed in accordance with established Bank policies and procedures, either directly or through appropriate supervisor, e.g., office balancing, control of vault cash, etc.
Maintains proper security, maintenance, safety, and cleanliness of the office; supervises the opening and closing of the building and vault; makes necessary provisions for the securing and accounting of negotiable papers and performs alarm tests.
Conducts regular self-audits within branch.
Prepares outgoing wires.
Places stops and holds on accounts as required.
Ensure timely review of various branch reports for accuracy and ensures timely submission of required reporting.
Establishes Customer Information Files (CIFs) and opens new accounts with appropriate identification.
Participates and coordinates weekly branch meetings.
Actively participates in community organizations and activities in a manner which reflects favorably on the Bank.
Participates in branch planned community events