Branch Manager (Winter Park)

Climate First Bank•Winter Park, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Branch Manager for our Winter Park Branch location to be responsible for overseeing all branch operations, ensuring excellent customer service, driving sales growth, and managing the branch staff. The Branch Manager will play a key role in achieving the branch's financial objectives and maintaining a high level of operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or finance preferred.
5+ years of proven experience leading and developing branch managers in a community bank setting.
Exceptional sales acumen with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding KPIs and driving measurable growth.
Deep understanding of regulatory requirements in retail banking.
Entrepreneurial Self-Starter - You are an experienced leader who takes charge of their work product and takes pride in delivering consistently great and measurable results. You solve problems efficiently, seek operational efficiencies and are an empathetic leader with a strong focus on data-driven decision making. A high-pace and high-expectation environment excites you and you can’t wait to push yourself to new professional heights in a company that rewards high performance.
Organization & Efficiency- You manage your time like a pro and stay focused under pressure. You love a good system but also adapt to changing routines. You’re a master note-taker and checklist fanatic and stay on top of things with ease and consistency.
Master Communicator- You communicate with confidence, precision, and professionalism. You listen deeply and respond thoughtfully and are able to engage efficiently and tactfully with internal stakeholders as well as customers and partners from all backgrounds. Additionally, you masterfully build relationships, develop business with strong influencing and decision-making skills and approach and approach business with a customer centric mindset.
Banking & Fintech Acumen - You are highly educated in financial products and services, applicable regulations and laws. You also possess strong overall business acumen and the ability to interpret financial reports and legal documents. Strong market knowledge and community presence are required.
Tech-Forward and Analytical Thinking - You learn new tools quickly, are excited by innovation and leverage technology to create efficiencies.
Commitment to Being a Team Player - You lift others up, share ideas, and bring positive energy to everything you do. You know how to operate as a part of a larger team and love contributing to the big picture. You’re dependable and always happy to lend a hand where needed.
No visa sponsorship
Valid work authorization

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop branch staff to achieve performance goals and maintain high morale.
Represent the branch in the local community, participating in events and building relationships with community leaders.
Oversee teller and vault cash audits.
Drive sales growth by developing and implementing effective sales strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and building strong relationships with customers.
Ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service by addressing customer inquiries, resolving issues, and maintaining a customer-focused environment.
Oversee daily branch operations, including managing audits, ensuring procedural integrity and compliance with company policies, and optimizing processes for efficiency.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with branch operations, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Adopt a commitment to environmental, social, economic, and racial justice.
Stay informed of applicable regulatory requirements and complete all mandatory compliance and IT training.
Pursue and demonstrate an understanding of established Bank policies, procedures, and regulations.
Question suspicious activity and collaborate closely with the respective department(s) to help prevent fraudulent activity.

Benefits

Annual bonus
Incentives
Equity
100% employer-paid health coverage for employees
Employer contribution for dependents
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Free Telemedicine access via Teladoc
401(k) with 6% Employer Match
Employee Stock Options
Exclusive Employee Banking Perks
0% Financing for Employee Solar Loans
Employee Only Mortgage Product with exclusive interest rates and terms
0% Financing for Eligible Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Referral Incentives
2–4 Weeks of Vacation based on officer level plus additional tenure-based time
64 Hours of Paid Sick Time for all full-time employees
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Life, Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, legal, and financial services.