Market Financial Center Manager - Bluffton, SC Area

Bank of America•Bluffton, SC

About The Position

At Bank of America, the Market Financial Center Manager helps support a cluster of financial centers in designated markets when the assigned financial center manager is absent and serves as a market-level resource. The role manages the centers as a business owner, fosters a team environment, and establishes an effective client-centric and risk culture. It drives operational excellence so that all aspects of each financial center operate effectively and cohesively. The position may also include responsibility for managing associates. Managers at this level are expected to foster inclusion, promote process knowledge and data-driven decisions, communicate clearly, manage risk, coach and develop team members, manage expenses, support talent growth, and deliver business results through effective team management and routines. The position requires working weekends and/or extended hours and traveling to any financial center within the defined market.

Requirements

At least one year of leadership experience demonstrated through coaching, training, and/or motivating a work team.
Ability to influence and collaborate with others outside of reporting authority to achieve shared goals.
Proven customer service skills and ability to resolve problems independently or escalate as needed to promote customer satisfaction.
Strong financial and business acumen, including experience leading managers and interpreting financial reports to drive profitability.
Proven ability to balance risk and make sound decisions while achieving business goals.
Strong interpersonal skills, including engaging others in dialogue, building and deepening relationships, and providing personalized service.
Strong organizational skills, including managing multiple responsibilities, prioritizing, and delegating while delivering results.
Strong verbal, non-verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, as well as active listening skills.
Proficiency in computer skills and professional programs such as Microsoft Office.
Ability to work weekends and/or extended hours and travel to any financial center within the defined market.
High school diploma, GED, secondary school qualification, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

One year of management experience, including hiring, coaching, and developing direct reports.
Experience in consumer banking or financial services, mortgage, retail, and/or hospitality.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Fluent verbal and written bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Operate as a backup financial center leader within a market.
Manage client traffic, engage and appropriately route clients, and foster client retention.
Manage business results through formalized management routines and coaching.
Create a world-class client experience environment.
Manage market-level initiatives prescribed by market leaders.
Drive operational excellence.
Create an inclusive team where members are treated fairly and respectfully.
Demonstrate and expect process knowledge, data-driven decisions, simplicity, and continuous improvement.
Deliver clear and concise messages that motivate, explain the rationale, and connect contributions to business results.
Lead and encourage the identification, escalation, and resolution of potential risks.
Develop team members through coaching and feedback.
Manage expenses and demonstrate an owner’s mindset.
Recruit, onboard, and develop talent, and support talent mobility for career growth.
Deliver results through effective team management, structure, and routines.