Branch Manager

Description

Join Maine Savings as a Branch Manager for our Portland location!

As a Branch Manager in our Portland location, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the branch, with a strong focus on loan underwriting, team leadership, and delivering outstanding member experiences. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role ideal for someone passionate about people, performance, and financial wellness. Big picture, you will be responsible for the following areas of excellence:

• Lending Leadership: Underwrite consumer loans within policy-assigned limits. Review and approve underwriting decisions made by team members to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Team Management: Hire, train, coach, and manage branch staff. Conduct performance evaluations and take appropriate personnel actions to foster a productive, motivated team environment.
• Operational Oversight: Monitor branch performance against established goals. Identify and act on opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and service delivery.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all branch operations are conducted in full compliance with credit union policies and procedures. Maintain strict control of past-due and charged-off accounts.
• Member & Community Engagement: Represent the branch in community networking opportunities. Regularly contact new members to introduce yourself, answer questions, and support their financial needs.
• Reporting & Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with the main office, prepare and submit reports, and actively participate in scheduled management meetings.
• Service Excellence: Consistently model and promote the Maine Savings Federal Credit Union Service Standards—Courtesy, Appearance, Responsiveness, Empowerment, Empathy, and Reliability—in every interaction.
  
  

Requirements

Schedule is 8am-5pm Monday through Friday. Schedules are subject to change based on business needs.

• Three years to five years of similar or related experience.
• Education (1) A two-year college degree, or (2) completion of a specialized certification or licensing, or (3) completion of specialized training courses conducted by vendors, or (4) job-specific skills acquired through an apprenticeship program.
• Interpersonal Skills Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for the purpose of first-level conflict resolution, building relationships, and soliciting cooperation. Discussions involve a higher degree of confidentiality and discretion, requiring diplomacy and tact in communication.
  
  

Maine Savings offers an excellent compensation package as well as the opportunity to thrive in a challenging, fun, and exciting environment. Maine Savings also offers health insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, a generous Paid Time Off program, employee referral program, employee discounts, continuing education and student debt relief programs, longevity bonuses and more! Maine Savings is a growing modern financial institution offering members a full range of financial services. With over 42,000 members and nearly $845,000,000 in assets, Maine Savings is among Maine’s largest credit unions. With 12 branches, nearly 180 employees, and state-of-the-art technology, Maine Savings is committed to providing its members in-person service and modern conveniences. Founded in 1961 by employees of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Company, Maine Savings continues to serve its membership as a federally insured not-for-profit credit union.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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