Regional Support Specialist

United Community; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

United Community seeks a Regional Support Specialist to act as a subject-matter expert and liaison for branches within an assigned region. You will guide deposit operations, risk reviews, and exception tracking while ensuring compliance and quality control through audits and routine branch visits.

The role requires an associate degree and at least two years of branch banking experience, with strong attention to detail, communication, and the ability to work independently and with teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of branch banking experience.
• Strong attention to detail, multitasking ability, communication, and customer interaction skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office, and bank software programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for branch personnel regarding deposit applications, operations, risk reviews, and exception tracking.
• Maintain knowledge of deposit systems and operational procedures.
• Provide training, coaching, and support to reinforce safety and soundness.
• Conduct quarterly cash audits and monthly risk checkpoints.
• Review exception reports and develop plans to reduce exceptions.
• Review teller over/short reports and assist in resolution.
• Review cash items and collections.
• Communicate routinely with Regional Banking Managers, Branch Managers, and Presidents.
• Conduct routine branch visits (travel required).
• Complete Quality Control reviews.
• Facilitate regional branch meetings.
• Review checkpoint and audit results and execute remediation plans.
• Assist in developing SOP bulletins, manuals, and job aids.
• Partner with Training and other departments to optimize performance.
• Participate in M&A activities and branch opening/closing events.
• May be cross‑trained for support desk calls, workflows, or SharePoint checkpoints.
• Assist with annual budget development.
• Participate in all compliance training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Branch banking experience

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in Business or related field

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Banking software

Job description

Overview

United Community is seeking a highly skilled Regional Support Specialist (RSS) to serve as a subject-matter expert and operational liaison for branches within an assigned region. This role is essential in driving operational excellence, reducing risk, elevating branch performance, and fostering strong communication between branch teams and support areas.

Overview

United Community is seeking a highly skilled Regional Support Specialist (RSS) to serve as a subject-matter expert and operational liaison for branches within an assigned region. This role is essential in driving operational excellence, reducing risk, elevating branch performance, and fostering strong communication between branch teams and support areas.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary liaison for branch personnel regarding deposit applications, operations, risk reviews, and exception tracking.
• Maintain knowledge of deposit systems and operational procedures.
• Provide training, coaching, and support to reinforce safety and soundness.
• Conduct quarterly cash audits and monthly risk checkpoints.
• Review exception reports and develop plans to reduce exceptions.
• Review teller over/short reports and assist in resolution.
• Review cash items and collections.
• Communicate routinely with Regional Banking Managers, Branch Managers, and Presidents.
• Conduct routine branch visits (travel required).
• Complete Quality Control reviews.
• Facilitate regional branch meetings.
• Review checkpoint and audit results and execute remediation plans.
• Assist in developing SOP bulletins, manuals, and job aids.
• Partner with Training and other departments to optimize performance.
• Participate in M&A activities and branch opening/closing events.
• May be cross ‑ trained for support desk calls, workflows, or SharePoint checkpoints.
• Assist with annual budget development.
• Participate in all compliance training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements For Success

• Associate degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of branch banking experience.
• Strong attention to detail, multitasking ability, communication, and customer interaction skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office, and bank software programs.

Conditions of Employment

• No supervisory responsibilities.
• Office environment with use of standard equipment.
• Physical requirements include standing and typing.
• Schedule flexibility for evenings/weekends.
• Up to 75% travel required.
• Full ‑ time, exempt position.
• Must be able to pass a background & credit check.

FLSA Status: Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay Range

USD $50,750.00 - USD $60,393.00 /Yr.