Assistant Branch Manager (North Hollywood)

CALIFORNIA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$75,563 - $97,194•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Branch Manager's primary responsibility is managing, and when needed, participating in all aspects of day-to-day operations with an emphasis on risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and maximization of sales referrals. Additionally, under the direction of the VP, Branch Manager, the Assistant Branch Manager position is responsible for providing leadership and direction to branch employees including staff development, motivation, and training.

Requirements

Strong leadership skills
High-level of integrity and professionalism
Business development and sales skills
Ability to multi-task
Demonstrated resilience and adaptability
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Effective communication
Ability to negotiate
Able to analyze and solve problems
Ability to make sound decisions
Able to facilitate brainstorming process to design and implement in-branch sales promotions
Effective in motivating and retaining employees to accomplish sales goals.
Thorough knowledge of branch operations and branch sales; banking practices, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Comprehensive knowledge of day-to-day banking operations and regulations to manage a retail branch office
Proficiency with personal computers and programs and applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent.
Requires a minimum of five years of experience in a financial institution, to include all areas of branch operations, new accounts, and consumer lending
Requires three years of management/supervisory level experience in a financial institution.
Ability to clearly and accurately communicate instructions or ideas to co-workers in an appropriate manner.
Ability to comprehend normal business conversations
Ability to use the fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up general office objects. Movements frequently and regularly are required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents and products, or operate machinery
Ability to carry out instructions and exhibit problem solving skills
Ability to accurately perform basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Exhibit effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend job related materials efficiently.
Ability to prepare written correspondence in a professional manner

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or equivalent field preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct oversight of branch controls and compliance to effectively manage risk and ensure positive internal audits and certifications.
Appropriately assesses risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the credit union and its members assets.
Monitors staff compliance with application laws, rules and regulations and credit union policies and procedures.
Serve as primary operations officer and maintain proficiency in all policies and procedures.
Review operational reports and complete monthly certifications within the prescribed timeframes.
Responsible for overall branch security, safety, and loss prevention procedures.
Ensures staff provide an exceptional member experience consistent with Credit Union standards; resolve escalated member complaints quickly, accurately, and timely.
Ensure all staff is trained in first contact resolution and cross-trained in all areas necessary to provide timely and exceptional member service.
Serve as a backup for Financial Service Representative or Member Service Representative when needed to ensure employee and member experience expectations are exceeded.
Along with Branch Manager, recruits, hires, and trains employees. Provides continuous coaching and mentorship to employees.
Assist employees with career paths to ensure their success.
Develop and manage employee schedules
Ensures adequate staffing to meet member needs in the branch
Works with staff and Branch Manager to ensure branch and individual goals are met.
Coaches and monitors staff to ensure consistent performance expectations are achieved.
Recognizes and rewards achievements; designs campaigns and contests to support and achieve branch goals.
Ensures all branch staff are knowledgeable in credit union products and services to appropriately offer these products and services to new members and potential members, and to deepen existing member relationships.
Prospects for new relationships.
Conducts external sales calls, in person and by phone, to solicit new consumer and/or business relationships.
Attend onsite school, community, and networking events that promote new member growth.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with BSA requirements as commensurate with position.