Director, Bank Network Strategy & Growth

vnbcareers; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

vnbcareers seeks a senior leader to drive the strategic expansion and optimization of a multi-state branch network in the United States. You will define market coverage, oversee openings and closures, and align investments with growth and customer experience goals.

The role requires deep experience in retail banking strategy, strong analytics, and familiarity with CRA and regulatory considerations. You will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver measurable ROI and modernized branch formats.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in branch networks (150+ locations preferred)
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills for location analytics and ROI modeling
• Experience balancing cost optimization with growth and customer-experience outcomes
• Experience across mature and high-growth banking markets
• Familiarity with CRA, fair-lending, and regulatory considerations affecting branch decisions
• Exposure to digital-first or omni-channel transformation initiatives

Responsibilities

• Develop a multi-year branch network strategy aligned with growth objectives
• Define optimal branch coverage by market and oversee openings/closures/relocations
• Segment markets by growth, profitability, and demographics for investment decisions
• Lead location intelligence, including drive-time, deposits, and competitive overlap
• Coordinate with Marketing and Finance to integrate demographic data into decisions
• Assess ROI, payback, and lifetime value for network investments
• Design differentiated branch formats and staffing models
• Own financial business cases for network changes and governance processes
• Coordinate with branch sales strategy, workforce planning, and digital migrations
• Define KPIs and develop executive dashboards for board review
• Drive test-and-learn pilots and market experiments

Skills

Branch leadership

Location analytics

Financial modeling

Regulatory awareness

Digital transformation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

MBA preferred

Job description

vnbcareers seeks a senior leader to drive the strategic expansion and optimization of a multi-state branch network in the United States. You will define market coverage, oversee openings and closures, and align investments with growth and customer experience goals.

The role requires deep experience in retail banking strategy, strong analytics, and familiarity with CRA and regulatory considerations. You will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver measurable ROI and modernized branch formats.