Branch Manager Trainee

Mariner Finance, LLC•West Point, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mariner Finance is looking for recent college grads who are natural leaders, aren’t afraid to take initiative, and are able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Mariner Finance offers a comprehensive training program that will JUMPSTART your career at our growing organization! If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, apply today! Branch Manager Trainee

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or four (4) years of related experience in Consumer Lending and/or Financial Services industry can be substituted for college degree. Military rank may also be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree (e.g. E-4, W1, or O3 and above).
Applicants MUST be willing to relocate and have the availability to travel to surrounding branches when needed.
Reliable transportation required.
Effective communication (written & oral) and personal computer skills.
Ability to complete essential duties/functions in a timely, accurate manner.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and interpersonal skills in demanding situations.
Must obtain applicable, required licenses to sell insurance products offered to customers by the branch.
Must perform work related tasks at the assigned branch location except in the event of an emergency as determined by the company in consultation, as necessary, with applicable regulatory agencies.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience.
Internship or work experience in the Consumer Lending or Financial Services industry.
Bilingual fluency in Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

Provide quality service to existing and prospective customers seeking loans.
Achieve consistent results and meet expected individual and branch goals related to the sale of company products and services.
Exercise lending authority when reviewing and approving applications and use product knowledge in offering loan solutions that meet customer needs.
Take initiative in learning the lending and collection job functions and duties of all branch personnel during the Branch Manager Training Program.
Assist management in proactive daily task assignment to ensure branch is structured to provide quality customer service level.
Manage approval of exceptions to policy as authorized by management based on the nature of exception, retention needs, and related factors. Use problem-solving skills to resolve product, service, and policy-related obstacles for customer.
Act proactively in the retention and maintenance of existing accounts by placing inside sales calls to help develop awareness of other products and services.
Assist Branch Manager in the management of multiple priorities with existing and potential customers, initiate contact with customers to acquire additional financial information, complete reports, and communicate/resolve problem situations.
Exercise authority to ensure policies and procedures are met when monitoring/approving monthly expenses using annual business plan. Assist manager in review of branch income statement and implementing action plans based on analysis.
In manager’s absence, provide leadership to branch team and coordinate functions and daily operational issues through communication with the District Manager/AVP.
Perform relief assignments in other markets across the organization to practice and demonstrate learned skills.
May perform additional functions depending on market demand and branch staffing in order to provide consistent quality customer service. Other functions include but are not limited to: collecting payments, completing and processing loan applications, contacting customers for late payments, cashiering, answering phone, photocopying, filing, etc.

Benefits

Health Insurance - Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions if enrolled in a qualifying plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Company-paid Basic Life, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary worksite benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life, and Supplemental AD&D Insurance
401(k) and Company Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off - full-time employees may accrue a minimum of 120 hours per year
11 Paid Holidays
FMLA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental Leave
Referral Incentives
Education Assistance Program
Complimentary FIMC Membership Plan
Access to industry-specific training programs
Certain roles may qualify for additional benefits such as Relocation Assistance, Debt Assistance, Cell Phone Reimbursement, and Travel/Auto Reimbursement.