Branch President

CITIZENS STATE BANK•Bellville, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Branch President is responsible for identifying opportunities for business growth and development, establishing strategic plans to achieve these goals, and ensuring the branch meets its performance objectives for business volume, deposits, and loan portfolios. This role involves direct participation in lending activities, supporting the Branch Manager in leadership and operational administration, and reporting branch metrics to executive management. The Branch President will also communicate a clear vision for the branch, build community relationships, and stay current with company policies and new product offerings, while adhering to high ethical standards and all relevant regulations.

Requirements

Seven or more years of banking experience, with significant experience in lending, relationship management, or business development.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related field preferred.
Established knowledge of the Bellville or Austin County market strongly preferred.
Experience developing, pursuing, and executing business growth initiatives.
Leadership and strategic planning skills.
Advanced knowledge of banking and finance best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Problem solving skills, task organizational skills, and a high level of initiative.
Able to move up to 50 pounds.
Able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
Good vision (correctable), hearing, and manual dexterity.
Able to work a flexible Monday through Friday schedule, occasional holidays and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities for business growth and development and develop strategic plans to reach these goals.
Establish and help attain internal performance objectives for branch business volume, deposits, and loan portfolios.
Participate in and encourage lending activity directly.
Coordinate with and support Branch Manager in areas of leadership, direction, policies and procedures, and administration of branch operations.
Report branch metrics to executive management including deposit information, lending goals, service feedback, errors and discrepancies, and success in marketing/selling products.
Communicate a vision for the branch and expectations of employees.
Build and maintain relationships with community and civic groups and represent CSB at related events.
Coordinate with marketing to develop and oversee strategies for local area.
Remain current on company policy or procedural changes and new product offerings.
Adhere to high ethical standards, and comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, internal controls, and regulations.
Other duties as assigned.