Branch Manager - Houston Region

Duties And Responsibilities

• Actively participate in selling and delivering all financial services provided by the Bank
• Manage the daily operations of the branch
• Resolve service related issues
• Promote business for the Bank
• Supervise the daily activities of branch personnel
• Monitor overall productivity of the branch and progress toward performance goals
• Coordinate sales activities and support Bank promotions within the branch
• Review daily transactions to ensure accordance with rules and regulations of government agencies, regulatory bodies and securities exchanges
• Analyze operations to determine areas where cost reductions could be implemented or program improvements initiated
• Follow procedures for custody and control of assets, records, loan collateral and securities to ensure safekeeping
• Attend all sales and product knowledge training and promotional meetings offered in order to keep current on all issues
• Maintain knowledge of Bank policies and procedures
• Perform duties to satisfy auditing issues
• Assure that all branch general ledger accounts are maintained and reviewed daily, and that cash is in balance
• Perform activities to deepen and enhance existing relationships as well as to establish new client relationships
• Train and keep personnel informed on operational issues
• Manage weekly personnel work schedules to ensure business needs are met
• Review and approve completed timecards to ensure that work times are recorded accurately
• Maintain and compile attendance records for all branch personnel
• Perform personnel actions including performance evaluations, disciplinary actions and interviewing candidates for employment; supervise the daily activities of the branch including, but not limited to, effective delegation of assignments, developing work schedules and providing necessary training
• Be responsible for being familiar with all compliance regulations and policies that are applicable to this position and follow and ensure compliance with these regulations and policies

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in finance or related field preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Four (4) years of work experience, demonstrating progressive responsibility including management responsibilities
• One (1) year banking or closely related financial services experience
• Personal Banking/New Account and Supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of bank operations and products
• Knowledge of basic accounting
• Knowledge of and training on federal and state consumer compliance laws
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Excellent communication skills, as demonstrated in previous position interacting with customers
• Excellent customer service skills

Physical Requirements And Environmental Conditions

• Sustained standing and sitting
• Frequent use of PC, including typing or sustained attention to monitor
• Occasional presentations requiring public speaking to small groups
• Occasional lifting of basic office files or equipment up to 20 lbs
• Normal office environment with comfortable internal temperatures and low level noise