Retail Network Strategy Lead

Simmons Bank; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Bank is seeking a Network Planning Manager to lead strategy and execution for optimizing the retail branch and ATM network. This role ensures the bank's physical footprint aligns with growth, demand, and market potential to maximize profitability and customer acquisition.

The candidate will analyze markets, lead site selection, and partner with Finance, Retail, and Strategy to evaluate ROI and business cases for network changes.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic and financial acumen with ability to evaluate ROI and long-term investments.
• Experience analyzing market data, demographics, and location performance.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear network strategies.
• Strong project management skills with ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year retail network strategy (branches and ATM).
• Analyze market data, customer demographics, and performance trends to identify expansion, relocation, consolidation, and infill opportunities.
• Partner with Finance, Retail, and Strategy teams to evaluate ROI and business cases for network changes.
• Lead site selection, relocation planning, and optimization initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency within the existing network.
• Monitor branch and ATM performance metrics to inform strategic decisions.
• Support transformation efforts toward a sales and relationship-focused retail model.
• Ensure alignment between network strategy and small business and deposit growth priorities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

ROI analysis

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

GIS platforms

Power BI

Job description

Simmons Bank is seeking a Network Planning Manager to lead strategy and execution for optimizing the retail branch and ATM network. This role ensures the bank's physical footprint aligns with growth, demand, and market potential to maximize profitability and customer acquisition.

The candidate will analyze markets, lead site selection, and partner with Finance, Retail, and Strategy to evaluate ROI and business cases for network changes.