Assistant Branch Manager

Job Overview Ameris Bank is a purpose‑driven company dedicated to providing financial peace of mind to communities across the Southeast, Mid‑Atlantic and nationwide. We serve customers through our extensive digital offerings and mobile app, and value integrity, ingenuity, and a growth mindset among our teammates. As a branch manager, you will oversee daily operations, staff development, and customer experience to support the bank’s mission. Responsibilities Supervise the operations of the branch including lobby and teller line, staffing schedules, audits, employee performance evaluation, and compliance monitoring. Recruit, train, coach, lead, schedule, motivate, and evaluate a team of branch associates. Optimize resource utilization to meet branch operational needs. Devise and demonstrate effective sales strategies to attract, expand, and retain customer relationships, guiding the team to achieve sales objectives through action planning. Oversee the customer experience within the branch, assessing feedback, identifying improvement opportunities, and resolving complex problems to ensure service excellence. Manage branch safety, security, and compliance; protect against criminal or fraudulent activity, risk, or exposure. Perform regular audits of vault and teller cash with proper documentation. Represent the bank in business development efforts and at networking and community functions. Maintain an up‑to‑date knowledge of banking products, programs, services, and promotions. Lead or co‑facilitate training and staff meetings. Provide backup support to other branches as needed. Approve policy exceptions within authorized limits. Ensure achievement of branch objectives, sales and service targets set by leadership. Perform all sales and service functions of the branch as required. Demonstrate leadership, coaching, mentoring, and high‑performance team retention skills. Practice ethical sales behaviors in accordance with the Bank’s Core Values of Integrity and Honesty, always acting in the best interest of the customer when offering additional products and services. Qualifications Highly motivated team player with strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of branch operations, banking policies, and procedures. Intermediate PC proficiency and familiarity with Google Docs and Microsoft Office products. Minimum 3 years of retail banking experience, including supervisory and leadership responsibilities. Branch operations experience required. Cross‑selling experience required. Sales management experience preferred. Consumer credit experience preferred. High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education, training, or experience required. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with significant employer cost coverage. Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage, Long‑Term Disability Coverage. Paid Sick and Vacation Leave, 11 Holidays, Volunteer/Service Days. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 401(k) Retirement Plan with 50% match on first 8% of contributions. Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, and Health Reimbursement Arrangement. Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance. Employee Assistance Program, Employee Advocacy Program, Employee Referral Incentive. Wellness discounts for medical premiums, entertainment discounts, and other rewards. Special bank services including free interest checking, safe deposit box, money orders, travelers’ checks, cashier’s checks, mortgage origination fee discount, and free online banking. Equal Opportunity Employer. Ameris Bank is a protected veteran and individuals with disabilities employer. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Ameris Bank understands that financial well‑being is deeply personal. We support our customers in managing their money, growing their businesses, and achieving their goals with personalized solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr