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First Financial Credit Union; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance (company-sponsored)

Short and Long term disability

Paid Time Off

Incentives and Recognition

Special Product Pricing

Educational community involvement

Job summary

First Financial Credit Union is seeking a Branch Manager for our Montclair branch to lead a team of 3–6 staff toward outstanding service goals. You will oversee branch operations, comply with federal and state regulations, and guide staff in sales and service strategies.

The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory compliance, and a proactive approach to community banking, with opportunities for personal development and process improvement.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Two years of prior Branch Manager experience in banking.
• Knowledge of Credit Union operations.
• Audit experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in teams to analyze business and personnel information.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop employees to enhance cross-selling abilities, sales knowledge, and overall sales performance.
• Coaching and developing staff members, e.g., Personal Development Plans.
• Build team culture and promote a positive branch environment.
• Assist members with completing documents; maintain branch operations, audits, vaults, and cash handling.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Coaching

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic thinking

Decision-making

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Description Joining First Financial Credit Union as a Branch Manager at our Montclair branch means becoming part of a team of dedicated and self-motivated individuals who enjoy assisting others in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. As a Branch Manager, you will inspire and guide a team of 3-6 employees towards achieving service-oriented goals. Utilizing your comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State regulations, you will be instrumental in opening and closing the branch, adhering to operational and security policies. Our most effective Branch Managers are characterized by their strategic thinking and robust leadership abilities. If you resonate with these attributes and excel in a service-driven environment, First Financial Credit Union offers you an exceptional career opportunity.

Coaches and develops employees to enhance their cross-selling abilities, sales knowledge, and overall sales performance.

Coaching and developing staff members, ie. Personal Development Plans

Team building of subordinates, including promoting a positive culture

assists members with completing documents; Complete understanding of all branch operations is essential, encompassing audit, branch operations certifications, ATM fulfillment, and the maintenance of vaults and cash negotiables.

Direct supervision over branch personnel including: Determining personnel requirements of the branch and providing for the selection, placement, promotion or transfer of properly qualified personnel ensuring support of and compliance with equal employment programs and law

conducting performance appraisals and recommending salary adjustments, employee status change, etc.

Developing higher levels of expertise in staff members by conducting Personal Development Plans and encouraging further education, participation in seminars and Credit Union training programs, and providing learning opportunities within the branch.

Performs all duties in compliance with laws, regulations Credit Union policies and procedures

High School graduate or equivalent. The position requires at least two years of prior experience as a Branch Manager within or in the banking industry.

Business Development methods

Knowledge of Credit Union operations and audit experience

Demonstrated supervisory skills sufficient to manage a staff of four or more

Ability to work independently and in teams to analyze business and personnel information and make sound decisions

Strong team-building and coaching skills

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Program
• Company-sponsored Life insurance, Short and Long term disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Non-Union employees
• Incentives and Recognition based on performance
• Special Product Pricing (discounted loan rates and interest on accounts with no minimum balance)
• Our dedication to the educational community sets us apart from other financial institutions. First Financial is an organization where your voice matters and your contributions are rewarded. The most important asset at First Financial is our people. That's why we offer an exception benefits program-from a competitive salary and 401(k) plan to comprehensive medical benefits.

Community Minded, Like You

Involvement/volunteerism with our local schools, educational community and more! Supporting local schools, teachers and students is at the core of our mission.

Over 90 years ago, First Financial was founded by educators for educators. Since that time, we have proudly championed the California educational community.