Qualifications:

• A College degree in business or finance is preferred.
• 3+ year of Banking Experience with 2+ in a branch management role.
• Knowledge of banking operations in a commercial bank is preferred.
• Bilingual Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese).

Responsibilities:

The Branch Manager is responsible for the overall success of the branch with a primary focus on retaining banking relationships and developing new business for the bank.

Management of and total accountability for a branch office in meeting administrative, Compliance, operational, sales and service, and profitability objectives of the bank.

• Make regular business development calls to solicit new business (loans, deposits) or improve services to clients.
• Oversee and/or train/guide staff to provide clients with appropriate Bank products and services.
• Ensure that staff members provide continuous quality service to clients.
• Represent the bank in the community through involvement in various civic and charitable activities.
• Assure compliance with the banks policies and procedures.
• Maintain non-discriminatory practices in business.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Sales & Service Responsibilities

• Set annual personal performance plan/goals and weekly sales plan/goals for the branch staff.
• Assess sales results of the branch.
• Work with marketing dept. to develop sales programs and/or campaigns.
• Hold weekly sales/service meetings for briefings and debriefings.
• Motivate staff to solicit sales and give commendable service.
• Supervise training of staff on product knowledge, sales, and service techniques.
• Provide clients with appropriate bank products and services to meet the clients needs.
• Build/enhance business relationships with clients.

Lending Responsibilities

• Make business development calls to solicit loans.
• Maintain, promote, and enhance business relationships with clients.

Administration Responsibilities

• Set an annual budget and business goals for the branch.
• Monitor monthly income and control expenses of the branch.
• Ensure a satisfactory branch overall audit.
• Monitor the performance of the staff that are under the managers direct supervision. Coach and counsel them when needed. Ensure proper guidance is given to those who indirectly report to branch management.
• Arrange for appropriate training and cross-training of staff when needed.
• Address and resolve human resource issues when needed.
• Understand personnel policies and procedures and treat staff fairly.

Operations Responsibilities

• Oversee/monitor the performance of operations staff to ensure all policies/procedures are compliant with bank guidelines.
• Ensure a satisfactory branch audit is met.

Authorities

• Have designated authority to approve loans, overdrafts, checks, withdrawals, fee reversals, and other items.
• Sign official checks and other documents.
• Provide signature guaranty.
• Have authority to directly resolve errors and client complaints.
• Hire and fire staff with the concurrence of senior management and Human Resources department personnel.

Annual Base Salary Range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA: $80,000 to $100,000. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training and/or experience.

About the Client

Our client is one of the largest commercial banks in Southern California.

About Solugenix

Solugenix is an information technology services company known for its deep experience and knowledge in providing comprehensive technology services, solutions, and talent support for companies around the world.The company offers a variety of cutting edge and talent support solutions to promote growth and cutting-edge advancement to our esteemed clients and candidates. We provide these talent support solutions on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire basis. We also have additional resources from our staffing partners to ensure the right match and expertise for the best result.

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