BRANCH MANAGER - DEERFIELD BEACH

First BanCorp•Deerfield Beach, FL

About The Position

Plans, directs and manages the marketing, sales and business development, and services activities of the branch to achieve the branch customer sales, deposit growth, financial and marketing goals. Oversees and ensures the branch's service quality, physical security, audit integrity and efficient performance of personnel. Maintains communications between branch and upper management. Provides support, guidance and training to staff.

Requirements

Equivalent banking industry experience or the equivalent combination of Education and Experience needed to be able to perform the functions of this job.
Good interaction with Bank's customer, potential customers and employees.
Proven knowledge of branch procedures and policies.
Effective human relations and communication skills.
Understanding of laws, rules and regulations affecting the banking/lending industry.
Knowledge of finance and accounting principles necessary to provide lending services.
Effective human relations and excellent communication skills, inclusive ability to negotiate and make presentations.
Good written, reading, supervisory, computer and communication skills.
Proven leadership and organizational skills. Able to monitor and develop the capabilities of subordinates.
Ability to handle pressure.
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility on working schedule, as in any other branch location
Active/current driver license.

Responsibilities

Employee must comply with all requirements related to the Secure and Fair Enforcement Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and its corresponding regulations, including, but not limited to, obtain and maintain an active record and a unique identifier within the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLSR), continue to meet said record and associated minimum register standards, including any applicable continuing education courses set forth by the Safe Act."
Solicits business relationships including deposits, loans, and treasury services.
Develop and refer loan leads for commercial and residential lending areas. Pursue lending business development activities (including low- and moderate-income segments), working in partnership with Commercial, Residential, and Business Bankers.
Execute integrated sales and relationship strategies that are aligned with the area business plan to achieve desired revenue and service hurdles.
Provide Treasury and Lending Specialists with qualified referrals for cross-sell. Assist in closing deals across all products.
Use sound judgment in qualifying potential customers/deals as well as recommending the right financial solutions/products for the customer.
Partner with other departments to ensure ongoing and appropriate communication to support overall client and franchise objectives.
Organizes the internal sales environment and completes external sales calls and business development activities. Conducts sales initiatives through adequate procedures (telemarketing, direct mail and external business development). Ensures effective customer retention and growth through ongoing sales and servicing initiatives.
Maintain frequent interaction with centers of influence, diverse industry segments, community leaders, regulators, and senior business contacts.
Through extensive involvement, create local community awareness that the bank is critically focused on partnering in the community and providing broad, multi-product banking solutions to the middle market companies housed in the marketplace.
Ensures implementation of the Bank's customer service philosophy in regard to total customer satisfaction (knowledge, courtesy, appearance, responsiveness, accuracy and communication). Handles customer situations beyond the scope of branch personnel and ensures timely service.
Resolve personnel-related problems. Trains and develops branch personnel to facilitate all retail services. Develops lending knowledge in the branch.
Responsible for approvals beyond subordinates' authorities. Judiciously uses authorities provided. Approves overdrafts and payment against uncollected funds within authorities.
Direct analysis of service charges waivers, waiver deletion and other customer profitability factors.
Maximizes income and control branch expenses.
Complete employee performance evaluations. Ensures the selection/hiring of high-quality customer-oriented personnel. Trains and develop subordinates' personnel for career progression.
Ensures that appropriate training for branch employees is provided on new regulatory issues and policies and procedures.
Approve and review branch monthly reports for completion, timeliness and accuracy. Prepare management reports.
Ensures that appropriate audit systems are in place and those institution policies and procedures are enforced.
Addresses and resolves marketing related problems and generates ideas for improving sales/operational issues with the bank management. Develops, implements and monitors sales and service plans.
Directs branch daily operational activities through personnel: reviews decisions and actions of branch personnel ensuring they are in accordance with the Bank's policies and procedures.
Handle customer problems and complaints through effective problem resolution skills, counsel customers and provide branch policy interpretations adhering to Bank standards.
Ensures institution compliance with regulatory issues.
Assist in night depository retrieval and verification.
Serves on internal committees as required.
Act as Branch Deputy Security officer of the branch.
May performs duties of loan officer, new accounts, head teller or other operational positions (i.e., balance the ATM teller machine, sell and purchase of cash between tellers and vault, open and close the branch, staying abreast of security policies and procedures.
Performs other various duties as assigned