Regional Support Specialist

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

Job summary

United Community Bank is seeking a Regional Support Specialist to act as the operational liaison for branches within a defined region and to drive performance while reducing risk. The role emphasizes training, audits, and collaboration with field leaders.

The RSS will travel to branches, support deposit operations, and participate in compliance activities, with a focus on improving efficiency and safety across the region.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of branch banking experience.
• Strong attention to detail, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for branch personnel on deposits, risk reviews, and exceptions.
• Maintain knowledge of deposit systems and operational procedures.
• Provide training and coaching to reinforce safety and soundness.
• Conduct quarterly cash audits and monthly risk checkpoints.
• Communicate with Regional Banking Managers and Branch Presidents.
• Travel to branches up to 75% and conduct routine visits.
• Develop SOPs, bulletins, and job aids with Training and other departments.
• Participate in M&A activities and branch openings/closings.

Skills

Branch banking experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office

Bank software

Education

Associate degree in Business

Tools

Windows

Bank 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.

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.