Branch Manager I

Job Description

Job Description

Credit Union West has been named a ‘Top Company to Work for in Arizona’ for the 13th year in a row (2013-2025)! This prestigious award announced by BestCompaniesAZ is earned by achieving stellar marks in a comprehensive workplace survey, where employees are asked to rate and share feedback including culture, leadership and overall satisfaction.

Credit Union West continuously looks for ways to improve employee satisfaction and experience. In addition to high paying wages, Credit Union West also offers the following:

• Full-time employees receive 100% paid health, dental & vision insurance
• Earn incentives up to 15%, depending on position
• 401K plan with employer matching funds up to 5%
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick days
• Credit Union West membership and discounts

Be part of our award-winning team!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Branch Manager I is expected to embody the essence of servant leadership, prioritizing the needs of employees, members, and communities. The Branch Manager I will be committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. They will promote an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to the organization's success. The individual serves as a champion of the credit union’s strategic direction, leading by example to innovate, adapt, and drive initiatives that propel Credit Union West towards a shared vision of growth, financial stability, and community prosperity. Enhances the quality of life for our members/team members by meeting or exceeding their services expectations. Ensures sales and service objectives are met through effective supervision and coaching of employees. This position ensures success of the branch through planning and execution of all aspects of branch performance. Leads various universal roles to ensure excellence in member service, sales production, and operational soundness. As a member of the leadership team, this person looks for opportunities to recognize their team and contribute to the “Great Place to Work” culture. All duties will primarily be performed at the individuals home branch. However, they must also be prepared to provide onsite support to other branch locations as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading Talent – Hires, trains, directs and evaluates employee performance and behaviors to serve the member experience. Allocates resources to meet operations needs within the department. Provides leadership, coaching, and direction for their team members ensuring they have the support and development opportunities to become well-trained employees excelling in their roles.

• Sales and Service – Ensures service standards and sales production objectives are achieved. Provides proactive, responsive, and engaged member and team member communication. Monitors employee performance and coaches effective loan application development, accuracy, follow up, and sales opportunities. Processes loan applications, funds loans, and opens new membership accounts as needed. Drive performance that leads to improved financial lives of our members. Makes talent development a priority for all branch team members and leads employees to achieve performance expectations.

• Operations Management – Operational duties may include but are not limited to: Teller operations, preparation of professional written employee documentation, de-escalation of member concerns, appraisal delivery, scheduling, timecard validation, training, and completion of designated reports. Actively completes quality control reviews, ensuring operational soundness of all areas of internal and regulatory compliance. Ensures adherence to established security protocols.

• Business Development – Optimizes branch location by effectively leading business ecosystem partnerships. Involved in driving additional business to the credit union by direct involvement in community and business development activities. Submits business development referrals to marketing department.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study at an accredited educational facility preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years of leadership experience in a financial institution or similar industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Notary Commission, Signature Guarantee, and NMLS certification.

• Use of personal internet-enabled Smartphone for Branch operating applications.

• Live the mission, vision, and core values of the credit union.

• Able to communicate effectively and tactfully with employees and members both orally and in writing.

• Demonstrate critical thinking and being self-reliant to better analyze and solve problems.

• Effective time management and organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and be agile to serve members and employees.

• Exceptional leadership skills: ability to motivate, influence, and engage direct and indirect reports and peers with a significant level of diplomacy and trust.

• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

• Energetic, forward-thinking, and creative in business solutions with high ethical standards and trustworthiness.

• Act as a change agent who can collaborate with diverse interests and adapt to internal, market or regulatory-driven changes.

• Strong mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise.

• Maintain working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and collaborative tools (Teams and Zoom).

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of organization’s Employee Handbook and policies.

• Must demonstrate functional knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act in addition to other Federal laws, including but not limited to U.S. Patriot Act, Office of Foreign Assets & Control, Anti-Money Laundering, Right to Financial Privacy Act, and the Bank Bribery Act.