207 - Suncrest - Assistant Branch Manager

First United Bank & Trust•Morgantown, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

For more than a century, First United has served the financial needs of our personal and business customers throughout Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia and Pennsylvania. We care about our communities, seek to understand what drives our customers and create customized solutions to meet their needs. Our mission is to enrich the lives of our customers, coworkers and shareholders through an unparalleled commitment to the client experience and passionate involvement in the community.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent required
successful completion of First United Bank & Trust Training Program
obtain and maintain appropriate Bank Product Knowledge Certification
obtain and maintain active Nationwide Mortgage Licensing Registry (NMLS) and complete appropriate SAFE Act training.
Willingness to learn and easily adapt to change
Clear, concise communication skills
Proficient organizational, management and supervisory skills
Experience developing long-term relationships
Solutions-oriented approach to problem solving and customer service
Creative and analytical thinking
Comfortable using a variety of software applications
Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment
Detail-oriented and openminded
A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years prior retail banking experience or related work in retail sales, or customer service and supervisory experience normally required.

Nice To Haves

a bachelor’s degree in financial related discipline preferred

Responsibilities

Assists the Community Office Manager in overseeing branch operations to fulfill customers' financial service needs within the designated Community Office as well as implementing strategies to achieve the goals aligned with the Retail Banking division's annual operational plan.
Directly helps to supervise team members, maintaining effective communication, delivering regular performance reports and carrying out all Relationship Advisor responsibilities.
Demonstrates core values through active teamwork, personal accountability, enthusiasm for customer service, effective communication, and solution-focused mindset.
Assists the Community Office Manager in meeting the financial services needs of customers in the assigned office’s market area.
Works with Community Office Manager to oversee growth, sales and profit objectives for the office, providing input to these objectives in a manner that ensures consistent business plan execution whereby performance will be measured and monitored.
Ensures that the Community Office is properly staffed and that the staff is trained to meet customer service needs as well as sales objectives.
Makes certain that all office operations are performed in accordance with established Bank policies and procedures, either directly or through appropriate supervisor, e.g., office balancing, control of vault cash, etc.
Provides for the proper security, maintenance, and cleanliness of the office; supervises the opening and closing of the building and vault; makes necessary provisions for the securing and accounting of negotiable papers.
Ensures that all sales and customer service reporting information is provided on a timely basis.
Conducts regularly scheduled (at least monthly) sales and customer service meetings.
Serves as an active member of the Community Office customer service team by performing all the duties of a Relationship Advisor and, as such, is held accountable for sales performance.
Leads “internal” sales initiatives and provides support to retail banking associates for proactive customer engagement and calls to existing and prospective customers within the office's market area.
In consultation with the Community Office Manager, ensures that specific sales and customer service goals for each sales representative are executed.
Makes certain that all customer service personnel are adequately trained both with respect to product knowledge and selling techniques.
Promote the usage and access to all customer platforms and interactions, adoption and penetration of corresponding delivery channels.
Contribute to a positive working environment by developing trusting and cooperative relationships with customers and First United associates.
Participates in community engagement & Finture outreach efforts for the retail banking function within the assigned office’s market area.
Adhere to First United Bank & Trust’s culture and core values.
Proactively engage the community and surrounding area through volunteerism with local nonprofits and other community-minded organizations.
Communicate with stakeholders to ensure they are aware of status updates and any potential issues that may impact the customer experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Abide by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the workplace.
Cooperate with, participate in, and support the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness and the bank's compliance with all regulatory requirements, e.g., Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act, etc.