Branch Manager II

Strong Culture built on our Core Values: Integrity Ownership Service and Community. Its not just talk. We walk the walk from the CEO to front-line employees.

Be an Owner and take control of your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) where your hard work translates into real ownership and an opportunity to share in the growth of Woodforest.

401(k) Company Match in ESOP
Woodforest adds 50 for each $1 you save (up to 6% eligible pay). The match is made in Woodforest stock held in your ESOP account.

Opportunities for Long-Term Growth
Take advantage of growth opportunities and professional development to advance in your career.

Banking Products & Services providing convenience financial savings and enhanced support to help you achieve your financial goals.

Competitive Base Pay and regular compensation reviews to ensure you continue to earn competitive pay.

Paid Time Away Branch Banking employees are offered PTO. Corporate employees are offered paid vacation and sick time.

Medical Coverage 12 comprehensive plans available at an affordable cost!

Short and Long-Term Disability & Life AD&D Insurance 100% paid for by Woodforest plus other benefits available that will help ensure you and your family are confident and well-prepared for whatever comes your way.

Well-being Program (Employee Assistance Program) that helps you take care of your physical mental and financial health.

Resource Champions are available to connect you to comprehensive services including expert banking wealth planning ESOP health & wellness programs impactful community involvement & financial literacy education.

This information highlights our rewards and benefits but is not a complete description of our total rewards program. Woodforest reserves the right to modify amend suspend or terminate any reward or benefit at any time for any reason. If there is a conflict between the information and the actual plan documents or policies the documents or policies will always govern. The information should in no way be construed as a promise or guarantee of employment.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
Internally this position is available to existing Woodforest Branch Managers meeting the following criteria:
2 years of Woodforest Branch Manager I experience.
Received at least a Meets Expectations or better on two most recent consecutive Woodforest Performance Evaluations.
No Written Warning level disciplinary action in calendar year.

External qualifications:

At least two years of Branch Manager experience in another Bank in the past three years.

-Individuals with this level of experience are typically responsible and accountable for all sales service and operational goals and expectations as well as for all personnel and employment decisions at a given branch/location. Individuals with this level of experience typically report to regional management and operate without direct daily supervision.

Must be positive and engaging.

Formal Education & Certification:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Work Status:
Full-Time.

Supervisory Responsibility:
Responsible and accountable for all personnel and employment decisions at assigned branch/location.

Travel:
Up to 25% for business development and community engagement.

Working Conditions:
Conditions involve lifting no more than ten pounds standing most of the time and may involve walking moving or sitting for brief periods and occasionally lifting and carrying light items.

Technology Requirements:
Must maintain a mobile device compatible with the Cisco Duo app for secure authentication.

Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Woodforest is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans.

As the Branch Manager of Woodforest National Bank you will lead with an entrepreneurial mindset acting as the business owner to ensure the branch serves as a key hub for all banking services. Most of your time will be spent in the branch location engaging customers and team members to drive sales and increase deposits. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to develop customer relationships through strategic partnerships and community involvement.

You will be the face of Woodforest responsible for delivering exceptional service relationship growth and ensuring operational excellence all while embodying our core values: Ownership Service Community and Integrity

Key Responsibilities:

Ownership

Operate the branch as a business owner driving performance managing resources and making decisions that support long-term growth and profitability.
Lead with accountability driving and achieving sales goals and expectations for your team and consistently measuring results.
Lead branch operations with a strategic focus on deposit growth and wealth management referrals.
Manage all aspects of branch operations including compliance security cash handling and expense control.

Service

Deliver the Woodforest Experience by ensuring every customer interaction is warm personalized and solution oriented.
Champion a customer-first culture by coaching your team to identify needs and recommend banking and investment solutions that add value.
Drive client acquisition strengthen relationships promote lending solutions and refer clients to wealth management services.

Community

Build meaningful relationships within the local community positioning the branch as a trusted financial partner.
Collaborate with Retail Partners to create joint engagement opportunities that drive traffic and deepen local connections.
Lead community outreach efforts in partnership with Community Development Relationship Managers to support local initiatives and events.

Integrity

Uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance in all branch activities.
Ensure strict adherence to bank policies procedures and regulatory guidelines.
Foster a culture of transparency trust and respect within your team and with customers.

Initiative

Leadership & Operational Excellence demonstrated through adapting quickly and acting decisively.
Recruit develop and retain top talent to build a high-performing values-driven team.
Embrace and lead a technology-forward banking experience ensuring staff and customers are confident in digital tools.
Resolve customer concerns with empathy and ownership ensuring timely and satisfactory outcomes.
Maintain operational excellence through audits reporting and continuous process improvement.

Competencies Required:
Must be proactive when seeking business outside of the branch.
Inspired goal oriented disciplined team leader with strong interpersonal skills sales aptitude and comfortable with outside sales.
Must be open to direct coaching and feedback.
Ability to work flexible or extended working hours to meet business needs; demonstrated reliability.
Demonstrate a passion for taking care of people by exhibiting effective problem-solving abilities the ability to maintain composure and convey a positive attitude while interacting with customers as well as internal team members.
Knowledge of/or ability to quickly learn products services policies procedures regulatory guidelines as well as engaging in as sales and service process.
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality follow directions and apply proper policies procedures and guidelines.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to understand instructions forms applications and be familiar with financial statements and credit reports.

Required Experience:

Manager