Assistant Branch Manager

Full Time Management Holdingford, MN, US

Salary Range: $31.00 To $34.00 Annually

At Stearns Bank, we’re helping people, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and local communities nationwide reach their full financial potential. Sound like something you want to be a part of? If so, we’re currently looking for an Assistant Branch Manager. This position is in-office at our Holdingford, MN bank branch.

Come see how we’re doing business unusual and charting our own path to reimagine a more inclusive financial services and banking ecosystem for all.

BENEFITS

Stearns Bank understands and respects that everyone is managing unique career, family, and wellness needs. That’s why we offer industry-leading benefits to employees to help them live healthy lives and bring their full selves to work every day. Benefits may vary for part-time positions. Some of those benefits include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401k Plan
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Telehealth, Life insurance)
• 12-week Paid Parental Leave and Medical Leave:
  With a cap of 20 weeks for eligible team members who qualify for both Medical and Parental Leave related to the birth of a child
• $5,000 Family Care Reimbursement:
  Childcare, Elder Care, Student Loan Debt, Pet expenses, Down Payment Assistance, Health Insurance Premiums
• PTO from 13 to 23 days depending on tenure. Cashout and Carryover options
• 10 Days Sick Time
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 2 Days Self Allowance Time
• Tuition Assistance

For this position, we anticipate an hourly rate between $31.00 - $34.00 per hour. Final employment offers will be dependent upon the selected candidate’s relevant qualifications and experience.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Branch Manager supports the Branch Manager in the overall leadership, operations, and performance of the branch. This role is responsible for fostering a high-performing team environment, delivering exceptional customer experiences, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining compliance with all applicable policies and regulations. The Assistant Branch Manager exercises sound judgment, critical thinking, and strong decision-making skills to resolve complex issues, manage risk, and support strategic branch objectives.

A strong attention to detail is essential to ensure accuracy, compliance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence across all branch activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the operational leader for the branch by ensuring adherence to internal controls, operational procedures, bank policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct and document daily operational reviews, identifying operational exceptions, fraud indicators, compliance concerns, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Exercise sound judgment when resolving operational issues while recognizing when escalation to the Branch Manager or appropriate support departments is necessary.
• Review branch activities for compliance with Regulation CC, CTR requirements, OFAC, CIP, dual control procedures, fraud prevention standards, and other applicable regulations.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing transactions, documentation, reports, and operational processes.
• Identify and proactively address discrepancies, errors, and process gaps to minimize risk and improve operational efficiency.
• Support achievement of branch goals through relationship building, business development, and customer retention efforts.
• Review and approve transactions within delegated authority while mitigating operational risk.
• Support audit readiness and maintain a strong culture of compliance and accountability.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and the overall customer experience.
• Lead branch operations in the absence of the Branch Manager.
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