Branch Manager I, II

Chemung Canal Trust Com•Albany, NY

32d•$62,354 - $92,020

About The Position

We are seeking a Branch Manager who will drive business growth, deepen customer relationships, and lead the daily operations of a successful branch. Our team of experienced, relationship-focused banking professionals is committed to helping our customers and communities thrive. As a proud community bank, we take our commitment to the neighborhoods we serve seriously. Investing in our communities is how we say thank you to the people and businesses that make this region a remarkable place to live and work. If you’re inspired by the opportunity to make a real impact—while growing your career in retail banking —we invite you to review the job description and apply today.

Requirements

Intermediate formal education or equivalent preferred
Specialized bank education and training
A minimum of 2-4 years experience in a related position for Branch Manager I; additional experience to be considered for Branch Manager II
Proficient communication, interpersonal and sales skills
A thorough knowledge of the features and benefits of all company products and services
A working knowledge of operating policies and procedures
Sufficient skills to manage an office
Moderate computer skills
Proficient reading, writing, grammar and math skills
A valid driver’s license
Must be able to support multiple branch locations as needed

Responsibilities

Manages the branch office in order to meet the financial services needs of the clients in the assigned community market area.
Works with management in establishing personal, growth, sales, and profit objectives. Provides input to these objectives and to the manner in which performance will be measured and controlled.
Insures the branch office is properly staffed and that the staff is trained to meet client service needs as well as sales objectives.
Makes certain that all branch operations are performed in accordance with established company policies and procedures, as well as outside regulatory requirements.
Provides for the proper security, maintenance, and cleanliness of the branch office. Supervises the opening and closing of the building and vault. Makes necessary provisions for the securing and accounting of negotiable papers.
Provides a broad range of consumer services to clients of the branch, including deposit, loan, wealth management, and other miscellaneous products and services. Approves or rejects loan applications within individual lending authority. Assists clients in obtaining specialized services from other company departments as necessary.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of the features and benefits of all company consumer products and services in order to ascertain client needs and to sell in conjunction with those needs. Makes certain that all client service personnel are adequately trained both with respect to product knowledge and selling techniques.
Conducts regularly scheduled (at least monthly) sales and client service meetings. Insures that all sales and client service reporting information is provided on a timely basis.
Serves as an active member of the branch client service team by performing all duties and, as such, is held accountable for sales performance.
Makes outside sales and client service calls on present and prospective clients within the branch’s market area. Maintains ongoing business relationships with present clients in order to take advantage of additional cross-selling opportunities.
Advocates for Chemung Canal Trust Company by leveraging their visibility and activity in the community.
Implements strategies to achieve goals assigned to the department as established in the department’s annual operating plan. Assists in the development of the annual budget for the office and adheres to budget parameters.
Organizes the work and activities of the branch office in order to achieve established goals. Monitors the efficiency and performance of the office versus established standards.
Supervises the preparation and scanning of all teller work per established guidelines.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws, inclusive of interviewing, hiring and training, planning assigning and directing work, developing employees and appraising performance, rewarding, coaching, disciplining, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Conforms to General Performance Expectations as identified for all employees.