Summary : The Branch Manager is responsible for the overall management of one or more branches and provides leadership, direction, and training. The Branch Manager instills upon the staff members a team concept of organization, sales motivation, and customer service. The Branch Manager also possesses an in-depth comprehension of all branch operational procedures and bank products. In addition, the Branch Manager works closely with the Regional Manager and market loan officers in all business development activities within the branch market area.
Salary commensurate with experience, ranging from $85,000 to $105,000 annually. The exact compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, education, training, licensure and certifications, and location.
All applicants need to attach a recent resume.
Responsibilities :

• Maintain overall accountability for the branch operating in a productive, efficient, and profitable manner by providing direction to the Assistant Branch Manager and/or other branch staff responsible for daily branch operations.
• Supervise the Assistant Branch Manager and Customer Service Representatives/Associates on a daily basis.
• Inspire and create a motivating environment through mentoring, role model the desired behaviors.
• Set expectations for branch staff and hold them accountable for results.
• Promptly address performance issues, working with retail leadership and HR as appropriate.
• Lead hiring, performance management, compensation, communication, and evaluation of branch staff.
• Make overdraft decisions and review, approve, process, and close loan requests within their authority.
• Make decisions regarding procedural questions in accordance with bank policy and procedure, when required.
• Ensure that the branch is in compliance with all security measures as outlined in the branch security manual. This includes the adherence to security policies and the maintenance and testing of security devices.
• Work with the Regional Manager to meet branch sales goals and maintain a pro-active business development attitude toward both customers and prospects with the goal of expanding relationships. Participate as fully as possible in community activities and community service organizations with the intent of projecting Dime's interests and involvement in the community.
• Monitor goal and branch profitability reports to measure performance.
• Work toward the goal of maximizing income in all areas related to the branch and control branch expenses to ensure that the branch maintains profitability.
• Oversee the functions of the Assistant Branch Manager to ensure overall branch efficiency, compliance, and sound operational performance.
• Ensure compliance for all regulatory requirements and Bank Secrecy Act reporting. Possess current knowledge of regulatory requirements, including but not limited to, BSA, Reg CC, Reg DD, Reg E. Is capable of completing the branch CTRs, is familiar with the completion of an SAR, as well as completing and submitting the internal Suspicious Activity Tracking Report and BAM Monetary Instrument Log and can do so, when necessary.
• Adhere to all bank policies and procedures.
• Follow instructions for any other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or liberal arts degree with business administration courses; or minimum five years' work-related experience.
• Previous experience in branch management.
• Must be a notary public or become one within 6 months of hire.
• Meet criteria for satisfactory credit history.
• Advanced PC, Network, Advanced E-Mail, Director, Internet, Word Processing, Spreadsheet, ITI Advanced, Transaction Research.
• Working knowledge of applicable aspects of regulations as documented on the compliance chart.
• Must comply with all state and federal regulations.

• Customer service orientation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in times of change.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of banking industry and operations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable, agile, tenacious.
• Ability to quickly learn business processes, systems, industry, competitive landscape.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)