Branch Manager

First Western Bank is currently looking for a full-time Branch Manager at our Crosslake, MN location. 
 

The pay range for this position is $75,000 to $120,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors which vary according to position.  Factors may include: educational and professional background, work experience, and overall qualifications.   First Western Bank & Trust cares about and invests in our employees.  We offer eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include insurance for medical, vision, dental, and more, to help you take care of yourself and your family.  Other benefits for eligible employees include 401k with company match, company contribution to Health Savings Account, banking benefits, short-term disability, life and long-term disability, bonding leave, holidays, sick leave, and vacation.

Branch Manager Position Overview

Responsible for efficiently managing the branch office, promoting bank products and services, and supervising operation functions within the branch office. Develops, services, and maintains a commercial and consumer loan portfolio. Works to achieve projected branch growth and profitability goals. 

Branch Manager Essential Job Functions 

• Represent and promote the company to the public and provides leadership through community involvement
• Communicate regularly with Market President and provide on-going direction and guidance to branch staff
• Conduct branch employee meetings to share information which will result in achieving the branch performance standards
• Assist with the hiring and training of branch operations staff. Responsible for supervision of branch operations staff as determined by the Market President    
• Maintain adequate operating supplies and vault cash supply for the branch
• Establish and maintain productive client relationships 
• Develop and maintain a loan portfolio of the branch’s major credits
• Actively promote and provide profitable lending products and services to new or existing bank customers in accordance with bank policy
• Make recommendations and assist in implementing new products and procedures to improve customer satisfaction and bank profitability
• Ensure compliance with banking laws, regulations and the Bank’s policies and procedures, including Bank Secrecy Act
• Maintain continuing education related to regulatory standards

Branch Manager Other Duties 

• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned with or without notice

Branch Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or the equivalent in related work experience
• Minimum three to five years of experience in banking preferred

Branch Manager Competencies 

• Building Relationships – able to grow and maintain strong long-term customer relationships
• Business Judgment – able to identify business relationships and make sound decisions that are in the best interest and long-term success of the bank    
• Communication – excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly convey information to diverse audiences
• Customer Focus – able to understand customer needs and promote the value of the bank’s products and services
• Emotional Intelligence – can navigate difficult situations with empathy and understanding, fostering positive relationships
• Interpersonal Skills – can communicate and interact with others in a way that promotes mutual respect and trust
• Negotiation – able to lead negotiations and convert them to mutually beneficial agreements or solutions
• Persuasiveness – ability to build strong relationships and trust with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders; fostering collaboration and consensus
• Problem-Solving – skilled in identifying and resolving complex problems using analytical and critical thinking skills
• Resilience – able to bounce back from difficult situations and maintain a positive attitude and performance
• Teamwork – proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment to achieve common goals
• Time Management – highly organized and efficient, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Willingness to Learn – open to new ideas, seeks opportunities to expand knowledge and skills, actively participates in training programs, and seeks feedback to enhance performance
• Technology - skilled in Microsoft Office (Publisher, Power Point, Word, Excel, Outlook), and social media platforms

First Western Bank & Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.