Assistant Retail Manager

Overview At OakStar, strong relationships are at the heart of everything we do—including how we work together. Since 2005, we’ve grown from a single location in Springfield, Missouri, into a trusted, multi-state financial institution serving communities across Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado. As an SBA Preferred Lender and a recognized leader in small business banking, our work supports local economies and meaningful growth—giving our team members the opportunity to make real, visible impact through their roles. Working at OakStar means joining a fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive team guided by our SERVE values—stewardship, empathy, responsiveness, vision, and empowerment. We’re committed to service excellence, giving back to our communities, and fostering a workplace where team members are supported. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, as well as 401(k), 401(k) match, paid time off, and paid holidays. Summary The Assistant Retail Manager is responsible for assisting in the daily management of branch operations, helping to ensure efficient and effective branch performance while delivering excellent customer service. This role involves supporting the Retail Manager, providing assistance to the retail team, ensuring compliance with banking regulations, and providing exceptional customer service. Responsibilities Assist in answering questions and training branch team members, including tellers and universal bankers. Assist the Retail Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of the branch, and participate in daily branch duties. Help manage the branch’s operational risk, ensuring security and compliance with internal controls. Assist in maintaining the branch’s physical environment, including managing supplies, equipment, and facilities. Train, coach, and mentor new and existing team members to enhance customer service and operational efficiency. Monitor employee performance and assist in performance reviews, providing feedback and support. Ensure adherence to bank policies and procedures while maintaining high service standards. Schedule shifts and manage day-to-day staff coverage to ensure branch operational needs are met. Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers with inquiries and resolving issues. Assist in achieving branch sales goals by promoting the bank’s products and services to new and existing customers. Assist with outreach programs, events, or promotions to attract new business and retain customers. Help manage branch audits and regulatory compliance, ensuring accuracy in all financial transactions. Report any potential compliance issues, fraud risks, or security concerns, and ensure adherence to safety, security, and fraud prevention measures at the branch. Maintain accurate records of branch activities and transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Identify mistakes when transactions do not balance and assist in solving these errors. Process new account requests, account maintenance, and teller transactions when needed. Support and assist with retail training efforts. Secondary Duties The Assistant Retail Manager performs duties specific to the position and other functions as assigned. Responsibilities (continued) Ensure compliance with all bank policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal banking regulations. Treat people with respect, keep commitments, inspire the trust of others, work ethically and with integrity, uphold the bank’s values, and accept responsibility for one’s own actions. Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy, show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, educate others on the value of diversity, promote a working environment free of harassment of any type, and value a diverse workforce. Follow policies and procedures, complete tasks accurately and on time, support the bank’s goals and values, and benefit the bank through outside activities. Perform the position safely, without endangering the health or safety of yourself or others, and report potentially unsafe conditions to management. Comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970 that are applicable to one’s position at the bank. Possess and maintain a current driver's license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage. Both are required to drive while performing assigned duties and responsibilities. Possess and maintain adequate skills in computer operation, including email, word processing, spreadsheet, and specialty software programs. Possess and maintain adequate typing skills to meet the needs of the position. Possess and maintain adequate math skills to meet the needs of the position. This may include the ability to count currency and coin, calculate interest, balance accounts, add, subtract, multiply, and locate routine mathematical errors. Practice effective and efficient organizational and time management skills. Be able to work with general supervision while performing duties. Use effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. This includes the ability to apply common sense when carrying out instructions, interpreting documents, understanding procedures, writing reports and correspondence, and speaking clearly to customers and employees. Be able to deal with routine problems involving multiple facets and variables in standardized situations. Supervisor Responsibility The Assistant Retail Manager may be responsible for the supervision of the branch Retail Department and will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the bank's policies and applicable laws, ensuring adherence to EEO guidelines. Environment, Physical & Mental Demands The environment for this position is primarily a non-confined office-type setting in which employees are free to move about at will. This environment may include some minor annoyances, such as noise, odors, drafts, temperatures, etc. Physical demands include writing, typing, speaking, listening, lifting (up to 25 pounds), driving, carrying, seeing (such as close, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusted focus), sitting, walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, and reaching. Mental demands include analytical reasoning, reading and understanding documents or instruments, performing detailed work, following directions, problem solving, providing effective customer or employee communication, performing accurate math calculations, understanding language, engaging in effective verbal and written communication, enduring stress, conducting multiple concurrent tasks, and withstanding constant interruptions. Physical and mental demands also include correct usage of the following equipment: telephones, cellular phones, copy and fax machines, adding machines or calculators, encoders, money counters, credit card terminals, postage machines, cash recyclers, vaults, computers, and related printers. This description is representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the essential functions of the job in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Qualifications Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field preferred. 3+ years of experience in banking, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role. Strong knowledge of banking operations, financial products, and customer service best practices. Proven ability to motivate a team, ensuring a high standard of performance. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional problem-solving skills. Must hold a current Notary Public commission or the ability to obtain it within 60 days. Effective organizational and time management skills. Strong understanding of banking regulatory requirements. Proficient in banking software, Microsoft Office Suite, and customer relationship management tools. Ability to work overtime to assist customers, support team members, or meet deadlines. Management reserves the right to change this position description at any time according to business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr