Branch Manager 1

MidCountry Bank • Waconia, MN

5h • $73,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Branch Manager is responsible for driving and managing sales, service, and operations for the branch. The role provides leadership and development for branch staff and is accountable for meeting branch financial goals.

The Branch Manager leads staffing, coaching, performance management, sales and service activities, and branch operations. The position also builds relationships with business partners, local professionals, businesses, and the community to support growth and achieve branch objectives while following applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in banking, financial services, and/or managing a retail team.

Responsibilities

• Set team goals aligned with the business’s vision and mission, and provide ongoing coaching to support financial targets, company objectives, and individual goals.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture; determine staffing needs; recruit, hire, and onboard staff; conduct annual performance reviews; and address performance issues in accordance with employment policies.
• Participate in leadership training and apply new skills.
• Conduct internal and external customer calling activities and promote bank and non-bank products and services.
• Open, service, and maintain consumer, business, HSA, and IRA deposit accounts.
• Guide consumer loan applications from initial conversation through application, financial statement review, credit review, and closing.
• Maintain knowledge of banking regulations and compliance requirements, complete required training, and attend off-site training as needed.
• Build relationships with business-line partners and lead business development efforts that connect customers with bank leaders and internal partners.
• Develop relationships with centers of influence, local professionals, and businesses, balancing community involvement with banking needs and expected return.
• Ensure the branch meets retail and small-business objectives, including referrals, business DDAs, deposit growth, loan production, and other goals.
• Understand the local branch market and trade-area opportunities, and establish the branch as a viable financial competitor.
• Manage branch activities to support profitability while adhering to corporate and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Oversee branch facilities and budget, and direct and monitor daily team activities, including training, scheduling, and work direction.
• Ensure bank and branch security procedures are implemented and followed.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations to ensure tasks are completed compliantly.

Benefits

• Health insurance with two medical plan options, plus dental and vision options.
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance; additional life and AD&D insurance is available for purchase.
• Paid time off.
• Federal holidays observed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager