Financial Center Assistant Manager

Bank of America; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America seeks a Financial Center Manager to oversee operations, staff development, and client experience at our New Jersey center. The role emphasizes leadership, process adherence, and delivering exceptional service while meeting business targets.

The candidate will lead teller line efficiency, policy adherence, and performance initiatives, with responsibility for staffing, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic, in-office culture.

Qualifications

• Requires strong client-focused service mindset and leadership skills.
• Experience in financial services and related products is preferred.
• Ability to coach, develop, and evaluate staff performance.
• Complies with laws and regulations while driving center results.

Responsibilities

• Manages client traffic and routes clients to optimize experience.
• Oversees day-to-day operations and coaching routines to boost performance.
• Creates a world-class client experience environment.
• Drives market-level initiatives prescribed by market leaders.
• Leads operational excellence by engaging staff in business strategy.
• Manages organizational priorities and ensures effective execution.

Skills

Coaching

Customer Service Management

Customer Focus

Performance Management

Talent Development

Operations Management

Recruiting

Result Orientation

Risk Management

Sales Performance

Inclusive Leadership

Leadership Development

Prioritization

Problem Solving

Referral Management

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.

We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:

This job is responsible for managing a financial center (FC) in collaboration with senior team members, supporting the operational excellence of the FC and ensuring that all aspects run effectively and cohesively. Key responsibilities include overseeing of functions such as the smooth and efficient functioning of the teller line, day-to-day policy and procedure adherence, and improvement of financial center performance. Job expectations include ensuring that directives are implemented and taking up leadership responsibility for the financial center when teammates are absent.

Responsibilities:

• Manages client traffic, engaging and appropriately routing clients, and fosters client retention
• Manages business results through formalized management routines and coaching
• Creates a world class client experience environment
• Manages market-level initiatives prescribed by market leaders
• Drives operational excellence by engaging employees on business strategy
• Manages organizational priorities and effective execution

Required Qualifications:

• Is an enthusiastic, highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and intense focus on results, acting in the best interest of the client
• Collaborates effectively to get things done, building and nurturing strong relationships
• Displays passion, commitment and drive to deliver an experience that improves our clients' financial lives
• Is confident in identifying solutions for clients based on their needs and can resolve problems independently or bring in others as needed
• Communicates effectively and confidently and is comfortable engaging all clients
• Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms
• Applies strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to meet clients' needs
• Will follow established processes and guidelines in daily activities to do what is right for clients and the bank, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations
• Can manage complexity, prioritize tasks, delegate and execute in a fast-paced environment
• Can interpret performance results, find opportunities to drive success and hold others accountable to results
• Must be able to work weekends and/or extended hours, which may include being scheduled at any financial center location within a reasonable distance

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in financial services and knowledge of financial services industry, products and solutions
• Experience in mortgage, retail and/or hospitality
• Experience working in an environment with individual and team goals where goals were routinely met or exceeded
• Bilingual skills

Skills:

• Coaching
• Customer Service Management
• Customer and Client Focus
• Performance Management
• Talent Development
• Business Operations Management
• Recruiting
• Result Orientation
• Risk Management
• Sales Performance Management
• Inclusive Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Prioritization
• Problem Solving
• Referral Management

Minimum Education Requirement:

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40