NB1611- Branch Supervisor

Northfield Bank•New York, NY

2h•Onsite

About The Position

We are a full-service community bank with branch locations in New York and New Jersey. Each day, Northfield Bank upholds our mission to be the financial institution of choice for individuals and businesses by delivering innovative products and exceptional customer service. Founded in 1887, the Bank has always been proud of being “locally grown,” and credits our strength to our dedication to our customers and the communities that we serve.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Two-year college degree or 2+ years banking experience, including supervisory experience
Proficient with all Teller-related functions, including cross-selling bank products (1+ years’ experience required. 2+ years’ experience preferred.)
Good interpersonal and problem solving skills (1+ years’ experience required. 2+ years’ experience preferred.)
Good computer skills (1+ years’ experience required. 2+ years’ experience preferred.)
Ability to multi-task effectively (1+ years’ experience required. 2+ years’ experience preferred.)
Supervision of staff (1+ years’ experience required. 2+ years’ experience preferred.)
Operating an Adding Machine required
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time
Ability to lift and transfer coin bag (approximately 30 lbs.)

Nice To Haves

2+ years banking experience, including supervisory experience
2+ years’ experience preferred for Proficient with all Teller-related functions, including cross-selling bank products
2+ years’ experience preferred for Good interpersonal and problem solving skills
2+ years’ experience preferred for Good computer skills
2+ years’ experience preferred for Ability to multi-task effectively
2+ years’ experience preferred for Supervision of staff

Responsibilities

As first level supervisor, assist all staff with any job-related questions, ensuring staff is operating in compliance with Bank policies and procedures. Partner with Assistant Manager and Branch Manager, and assume authority in their absence, to ensure daily branch operations are being conducted in a responsible and sound manner, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and guidelines
Monitor and approve customer transactions, manage the teller area, schedule and staff employees appropriately, complete daily proofing of all branch-related areas, review daily reports of customers activity and complete any paperwork as required for Compliance and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) purposes
Ensure dual control procedures are enforced at all times, including proper oversite of branch cash, vault and teller cash management, and internal and external shipment of cash
Monitor procedures involving non-deposit products, such as wealth management and retirement planning investments, to ensure compliance within these areas
Complete periodic internal branch audits
Ensure all branch security procedures are being followed appropriately and effectively, including daily branch opening and closing procedures
Ensure compliance with all relevant Bank policies and procedures
Maintain a working knowledge of all products and services to assist in answering questions from staff and customers
Train and develop staff toward procedural compliance, goal achievement and exceptional customer service
Coach and mentor staff in building relationships through referrals and cross-selling Bank products and services. Clearly communicate expectations of job performance and hold staff accountable for performing against expectations and goals
Actively participate in performance management process for staff, completing performance evaluations and proactively addressing performance issues
In partnership with Human Resources, manage the hiring, training and retention of staff
Cross train in all positions within branch and perform any operations duties, as needed, during peak periods or to maintain coverage
Lead by example by modeling appropriate sales techniques to staff.
Consistently cross-sell and refer bank products and services to contribute to branch sales goals, including deposit growth, loan growth, fee income growth and investment growth.
Execute on sales opportunities by making product suggestions based on customer needs and referring to the appropriate branch or external representative (deposits, loans, investments, debit cards, and merchant Services OTM)
Assist in customer outreach by managing, assigning and conducting outbound phone calls, to educate and inform customers about additional products and services available to them.
Proactively strive to retain and grow the current customer base by providing efficient daily operations of the branch and exceptional customer service
Maintain clear and open communication between branch management and staff, actively listen to staff when questions are raised, and cascade important information both up to management and down to staff members in a timely manner
Promote Northfield Bank in the communities we serve, through involvement in community-based organizations and participating in community events and company-sponsored events
Demonstrate professionalism at all times by maintaining a positive and respectful demeanor even during challenging situations
Professional work attire must be worn at all times, following our HR manual guidelines
Maintain a satisfactory level of attendance, which includes keeping unscheduled absences to a minimum, arriving to work on time on scheduled workdays, and remaining on duty during the entire scheduled work period.
May require occasional travel for business meetings or training.
Assignment to a specific branch is always based on business need. Northfield Bank may transfer an employee to another branch at any time.