Branch Manager I

Branch Manager IAs 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: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.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.Build meaningful relationships within the local community, positioning the branch as a trusted financial partner.Uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance in all branch activities.Leadership & Operational Excellence demonstrated through adapting quickly and acting decisively.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.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.Minimum Qualifications/Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive banking, sales, or customer service experience and 1 year leadership experience required. OR a bachelor's degree and 3 years of progressive banking, sales, or customer service experience. OR successful completion of the Branch Manager in Training (MIT) program and a minimum of 6 months of applied MIT experience.High School Diploma or equivalent required.Full-Time. Responsible and accountable for all personnel and employment decisions at assigned branch/location. Up to 25% for business development and community engagement.Conditions include standing most of the time, may involve walking, moving, bending, stooping or sitting for brief periods, and occasionally lifting and carrying items up to 30 lbs. Must maintain a mobile device compatible with the Cisco Duo app for secure authentication.Salary Range: $62,353.20-$66,961/yearUnposting Date: OngoingOrganization: New York