Branch Manager - Main Office (Headquarters Location)

A Key Leadership Role at the Heart of Our Bank

At First State Bank, we believe banking is built on relationships, trust, and community. Our Main Office location-housed within our corporate headquarters-is the center of it all, serving as a hub for customers, employees, and leadership alike.

We are seeking an experienced, people-focused Branch Operations Manager to lead this flagship location. This is more than a branch leadership role-it is a high-impact position responsible for supporting a broad and diverse customer base, shaping the daily customer experience, and setting the tone for operational excellence across our organization.

Why This Role Matters

Our Main Office serves a uniquely diverse mix of customers, including:

• Local families and businesses
• Business owners, professionals, and corporate executives

Success in this role requires adaptability, respect for different backgrounds and perspectives, and a genuine commitment to meeting customers where they are.

What You'll Do

Lead a High-Profile Team

• Inspire and develop a team that represents the best of our bank
• Foster a culture of service, accountability, and collaboration
• Serve as a role model within a highly visible headquarters environment

Deliver Exceptional, Inclusive Customer Experiences

• Ensure every customer interaction is welcoming, respectful, and responsive
• Support a wide range of customer needs with professionalism and care
• Act as the escalation point for complex service situations

Support Relationship Growth-As a Team

• Collaborate closely with commercial lenders, treasury specialists, and other partners
• Participate in joint customer and prospect meetings to strengthen relationships

Oversee Complex, High-Volume Operations

• Manage daily branch operations in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment
• Ensure strict adherence to compliance, security, and operational standards
• Maintain audit readiness and strong internal controls

Drive Efficiency & Innovation

• Promote digital banking tools that meet customers' varying preferences
• Ensure staff are confident, capable, and adaptable in evolving systems and processes

What You Bring

• 3+ years of retail banking or branch operations leadership experience
• Proven ability to lead in a complex, high-traffic environment
• Strong understanding of banking regulations and operational controls
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills across diverse groups
• Cultural awareness and a customer-first mindset
• A collaborative approach to relationship-building with employees and customers

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• A high-impact leadership role at our headquarters location
• The opportunity to work with a diverse and dynamic customer base
• A strong, team-oriented culture rooted in community values
• Meaningful opportunities for leadership visibility and career growth

Join Us

If you're looking for a role where your leadership truly matters-where every day brings new opportunities to serve, lead, and make a difference-we'd love to connect with you.

Apply today and help shape the experience at the heart of our bank.

Equal Opportunity Employer

First State Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and customers.