Branch Manager - Savannah, GA

Branch Manager

We are seeking an energetic Branch Manager who will ensure exceptional member experiences and drive branch growth through proactive business development, relationship-building, and community engagement. This leadership role balances a strong external presence with accountability for team performance, operational excellence, and branch success.

Position Status Full-time, Exempt

Reports To: VP of Retail Operations

Target Hiring Pay Range: $58,113 - $72,641

The listed pay information includes the minimum rate of pay to the mid-point rate of pay for the posted position. The actual compensation for this position may vary based upon, but not limited to, licenses or certifications, education or equivalent work experience, market data, qualifications, relevant experience, prior work and performance history, geographic location, and business sector.

We believe great work is to be rewarded with great benefits. Our benefits include, but arent limited to, Medical coverage with generous company contributions, Dental with employee only coverage paid by the company, Vision with employee only coverage paid by the company, Paid Time-Off, 401k plan with a defined company match, company paid long-term disability, short term disability, and company paid holidays.

Purpose: The primary responsibility of the Branch Manager is to drive branch growth through business development, member relationships, and community partnerships while advancing Center Parc Credit Unions mission of member financial success. The manager leads employee development and sales performance, delegates daily operations and administration to the Assistant Branch Manager and/or Lead MSR, and remains accountable for service, compliance, controls, and branch results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Other duties may be assigned

1. Adhere to and deliver on Center Parcs core values:
1. Serve Exceptionally
2. Committing to Better
3. Find the Fun
4. Invest in Integrity
5. Follow the Numbers
6. Go Forth and Conquer
7. Protect with Passion
2. Prioritize business development and branch growth. Delegate daily operations and administrative tasks to the Assistant Branch Manager and/or Lead MSR while retaining accountability for service and results.
3. Ensure a professional, secure, member-ready branch and timely resolution of facility, equipment, safety, and repair needs.
4. Ensure compliance with service, operational, fraud-prevention, safety, security, and other applicable requirements. Address exceptions and escalate material risks.
5. Oversee staffing, scheduling, and timekeeping to ensure compliant coverage, service levels, and operational continuity.
6. Lead workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, development, and performance management. Set goals, delegate work, coach employees, and enforce accountability through corrective action as needed.
7. Maintain retail operations and product expertise and ensure employees deliver accurate, effective member service.
8. Own branch growth, sales, referral, and business development results through clear goals, needs-based sales coaching, and performance monitoring.
9. Make proactive business development a primary responsibility. Personally cultivate prospects and local partnerships, conduct outreach and financial education, and represent CPCU at community events to acquire members and deepen relationships.
10. Ensure consistent application of CPCU transaction policies, procedures, and internal controls through delegated oversight and employee accountability.
11. Ensure operational, product, procedural, and compliance changes are communicated, understood, and consistently implemented.
12. Review employee override permissions and transaction authority within CPCU policies, role requirements, and controls.
13. Ensure transaction training and compliance, including holds, fee waivers or refunds, coding, and exceptions. Retain final branch-level decision accountability within authorized limits.
14. Partner across CPCU to generate business, coordinate community outreach, and convert referrals through timely follow-up. Ensure appropriate member solutions, seamless handoffs, and resolution of matters beyond branch authority.
15. Ensure accurate, compliant account opening, maintenance, and credit card and loan requests, with recommendations aligned to member needs.
16. Resolve escalated member complaints and complex service issues with timely documentation and follow-up. Escalate significant risks and recurring concerns.
17. Retain accountability for delegated cash operations, including orders, receipts, cash limits, teller and ATM balancing, dual verification, and documented loss investigations and corrective action.
18. Ensure internal and external audit readiness, accurate records, responses to findings, and timely completion of corrective action.
19. Effectively uses written and oral communication skills in daily correspondence and completion of tasks.
20. Maintains credibility and positive working relationships across all levels of employees, managers, and executives within the organization.
21. Comply with all aspects of BSA/AML and OFAC regulations and Bank Secrecy Act as they relate to this position.
22. Attend ongoing training as needed, including on and off-site workshops and webinars to maintain a prominent level of knowledge related to the position.
23. Less than 5% on overnight travel
24. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises branch employees. May also oversee day-to-day tasks through indirect reporting relationships or a matrixed management approach.

Qualification Requirements : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or Experience:

• A bachelors degree in business, business administration, or related field of study; 2 years relative work experience in lieu of degree

• 4 years specific work experience in banking, financial services, or credit unions
• 2 years of relative operational or branch supervisory experience in a bank or credit union
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or Experience:

• 2 years of experience as a Branch Manager or Assistant Branch Manager in a bank or credit union
• Prior experience with Symitar, and Meridian Link

Physical Job Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines such as calculator, computer, printer, facsimile, telephone, copier, etc. Must be able to stand and sit regularly, bend and stoop as needed, see objects up close or at a distance, use peripheral vision. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of 5 to 25 pounds

Center Parc Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunities to applicants and our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability status or veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Center Parc Credit Union prohibits harassment based on the same protected classes and criteria.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The requirements for the position listed are general and are not all inclusive. If you have any questions concerning this position, please contact Human Resources.

Please note that an employment offer, and your continued employment are contingent upon acceptable results of a background and credit check, and satisfactory proof of your right to work in the U.S.