Retail Banking Manager I

Security Federal Bank; North Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Security Federal Bank in Georgia seeks a Retail Banking Manager I to lead a branch team, drive growth and ensure an exceptional customer experience. You will manage loan portfolio growth, promote consumer and commercial products, develop relationships with customers and community partners, and guide staff through coaching and daily operations.

The role emphasizes compliance, risk management, and collaboration with market managers to meet branch objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a bank branch team
• Ability to drive loan growth and cross-sell
• Strong customer service and problem solving
• Knowledge of banking regulations and CIP
• Active participation in community initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead branch team to achieve performance targets
• Promote consumer and commercial loan products
• Handle day-to-day transactions and account services
• Develop new customer relationships and referrals
• Collaborate with partners to grow loan portfolios
• Ensure compliance with bank policies and regulations
• Represent the bank in community activities
• Support training and coaching of staff
• Oversee branch budgets and expenses

Skills

Customer relationships

Team leadership

Coaching

Branch operations

Credit products

Regulatory compliance

Community outreach

Job description

Description

The Retail Banking Manager I is responsible for overall branch productivity, growth and profitability while maintaining an engaged, operationally sound, and high performing team that is focused on creating an exceptional in-branch customer experience. The Retail Banking Manager I is expected to drive results through their dedicated performance, with strong leadership ability to ensure their team exceeds established branch performance objectives. This position requires the skills and passion for expanding customer relationships through in-branch interactions as well as outside business development activities with inspiration to make a difference in the communities that we serve.

Responsible for growth in their assigned branch loan portfolio with direct responsibility for growth in all consumer loan products, including real estate transactions.

Responsible for commercial loan portfolio growth through a partnership with assigned Small Business Bankers, Financial Services Officers and Market Presidents.

Requirements

• Cultivate an enthusiastic branch environment that supports and encourages employee development, facilitates regular team meetings and conducts coaching activities that drive customer interactions and achieves results
• Provide a consistent customer experience, which may include handling transactions or opening, modifying and closing all types of deposit accounts and safety deposit box services; Assist customers with account reconciliation, research requests, check orders, wire transfers, and debit card while seeking opportunities to develop customer relationships and identify referral opportunities
• Responsible for actively promoting and growing all consumer and commercial credit products, which may be originated or referred based on authority level; Assist customers in application process, gathering all required information for loan underwriting and communicating with customer throughout the credit process; Completes the credit file following the Bank’s lending guidelines and managing credit risk for each borrower
• Processes insurance payments in-branch and remains knowledgeable with applications used within the Bank’s insurance subsidiary
• Safeguards bank assets by consistently performing due diligence measures and following Customer Identification Program- CIP guidelines and seeks guidance when needed for higher risk transactions that could lead to exposure by loss or fraud
• Resolves customer inquiries regarding products and services and fulfills servicing requests demonstrating sound problem solving and decision-making skills
• Remain well-informed with products, services and internal resources offered by the bank in order to effectively guide and lead a team while supporting bank initiatives
• Consistently works to establish new relationships and strengthen existing, in-branch and with outside call activities, while using a consultative approach to understand customers financial needs and educates them on how to get the greatest value from our products and services
• Actively participates in the bank-wide referral program
• Educates customers on standard consumer and commercial products, emerging bank technology and digital solutions such as mobile, online, and ATM offerings, all designed to make banking convenient
• Resolves product or service problems in accordance with established procedures and regulations by clarifying and determining the cause of the problem, selecting and expediting the best solution, and following up to ensure customer satisfaction
• Follows security measures, cash management policies, risk and internal control procedures to manage overall credit, operational and reputational risk of the organization
• Ensures sound banking practices through compliance with all Federal and State banking laws and related regulations, to include but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act
• Builds and maintains productive relationships with co-workers and business referral partners throughout the organization– Financial Services Officers, Insurance, Trust, Mortgage, Financial Counseling
• Ensures success and engagement of assigned in-school banking with the Super Savings Program
• Collaborates with Retail Market Manager and Branch Administration Manager to develop and maintain financial center budgets; manages branch financial performance by controlling fee waivers and other branch expenses
• Provide input to determine best methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance and training to other associates
• Manages recruiting and selection process for assigned branch, with guidance from the Retail Market Manager, Branch Administration Manager and Human Resources Director
• Assume an active leadership role in the community by maintaining a presence in organizational and volunteer activities
• Other duties may be assigned
• Property & Casualty Insurance license required

Competitive salary and benefits package available. EEO.