Branch Manager

Branch Manager

Be a part of something new! This role is tied to the launch of our newest location - The Prudential Center in Boston - opening soon! We're looking for passionate leaders ready to grow with us and help shape a high-performing, customer-first team.

Oversees all aspects of branch performance. Increase the bank's market share by maximizing sales opportunities through relationship management and business development efforts. Develop a culture within the branch in which quality and continuous improvement on all performance accountabilities are understood and utilized by all employees. Ensure the team is focused on the acquisition of new business and personal relationships and the retention and expansion of existing relationships.

Promote the Bank through active participation in the surrounding community. This role is externally focused on building the branch deposit base, but responsible for overall branch performance.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able and willing to perform all essential duties satisfactorily. The position responsibilities outlined here are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

• Primary focus on business development and relationship building through promotion of new banking products and services to customers and prospects in the community
• Identify and facilitate lending opportunities with new and existing customers, consumer and business
• Develop strong relationships with existing customers; establish and maintain a network of contacts in the market area to find prospect leads and generate referrals
• Actively involved in coaching and development of branch staff to ensure consistent, measurable results
• Conduct performance evaluations, recommend salary/bonus adjustments; counsel/discipline employees when needed; coordinate branch staff training when needed
• Represent the bank at community functions to develop new business, both during and after bank hours
• Assist in facilitating meetings between clients or prospects and appropriate bank personnel
• Demonstrate best-in-class customer experience and ensure the same of branch team through consistent and effective coaching/development of branch staff
• Ensure all branch employees adhere to the standard of owning all inquiries and replying within 24 hours
• Manage and execute the process of assisting customers with issues and/or questions relating to their accounts
• Ensure branch safety and soundness through adherence to audit, regulatory and procedural guidelines
• Maintain an environment that fosters teamwork
• Manage and support the professional development of all branch team members
• Perform additional duties as requested, needed or assigned

• Highly motivated and experienced manager
• Fluent in written and verbal English communication skills
• Demonstrate and promote high ethical standards and behaviors
• Participation in community organizations and events both during and outside of business hours
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization and in the community
• Exceed customer service expectations
• Adapt to change
• Proven track record with sales and new business development
• Must have reliable transportation; must be flexible and able to adapt to new job locations and reassignments
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the hours of operation of the bank, including Saturday mornings
• Ability to adhere to Needham Bank's core values:
  Focus on Customer Relationship, Embrace Change, Work as a Team, Be an Asset to Your Community, Always Learn, and Do the Right Thing
• Bachelor's degree highly desired or equivalent experience/combined education required (banking industry experience highly preferred)
• 5 plus years' experience as a successful branch manager
• 5 plus years of management and/or leadership experience
• Extensive background in bank operating policies and procedures, banking regulations (state and federal)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Normal business office environment
• Be able to lift 30 pounds

Pay Range: $86,534.22 - $ per year

Needham Bank offers a competitive salary and an amazing benefit package for a full-time employee which includes fully paid medical and dental insurance, health reimbursement arrangement, 401(k) plan with an 8% bank match, paid time off, paid holidays, a bonus program, flexible spending accounts, vision service plan, group term life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.

We also offer a great benefit package to our eligible part-time employees.

At Needham Bank we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

Needham Bank is an Equal Opportunity / Affluent Employment Employer. Needham Bank will…