AVP Banking Center Manager (Branch Manager)

Bank OZK Banking Center Manager

Founded on a legacy of more than 120 years in banking, Bank OZK is much more than just a company. We're nationally recognized as an industry leader in financial services. That means we combine exceptional service with innovative technologies to deliver smart solutions to our clients across the country. We're investing in small businesses, fueling economies in local communities and changing skylines in the largest cities across America. Here, we're not simply filling roles. We're fostering even greater careers. The foundation for a great career starts with an exceptional team and a comprehensive benefits package. We believe in providing our dedicated team members with the best resources to support their physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including generous PTO, 401(k) matching, health, dental, vision (and pet!) insurance as well as special perks and discounts.

Job Purpose & Scope

Responsible for effectively and enthusiastically managing the banking center, providing leadership, and setting high levels of accountability with team members. Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with peers, business partners, and the community. Provide business development leadership and management. Lead by example and provide exceptional customer service at all times.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage branch staff, including daily supervision, interviewing and hiring, training, performance appraisals, career development, promotion and pay recommendations, and separations of direct reports.
• Lead and engage associates in daily huddles to support relationship-building activities.
• Generate growth that supports the bank's goals by retaining, growing, and attracting clients.
• Cultivate professional relationships with customers, utilizing assessment tools and engaging customers in meaningful conversations to uncover needs, make appropriate recommendations, and submit referrals to banking center team members or line of business partners.
• Ensure engagement in community activities to demonstrate community involvement and support, facilitate Bank branding / name recognition, and promote business development and staff recruitment efforts.
• Model and coach daily activities, including opportunity spotting / referrals, client relationship building, account opening, lending, outbound business development activities, and lobby management.
• Facilitate and process account transactions accurately and efficiently to minimize errors and reduce fraud.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the banking center, executing strategic and tactical plans to ensure sound operational performance and effective audit results.
• Proactively resolve client concerns in a timely, professional, and positive manner.
• Maintain responsibility and accountability for banking center security for all employees occupying the banking center and ensure compliance with the bank's security program, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure regular and effective communication with banking center team members and regional leadership.
• Ensure continuous improvement and engagement of the team through documented observational and trend-based coaching sessions.
• Identify and recruit talent to build a highly effective team.
• Model and champion the Bank's standards for exceptional customer service.
• Enthusiastically embrace, support, and model the bank's values and mission.
• Display a high degree of integrity, trustworthiness, and professionalism at all times.
• Regularly exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of essential job functions.
• Complete all essential training timely.
• Maintain consistently good punctuality and attendance to work.
• Demonstrate competency and accountability to maintain banking center operational standards, ensuring compliance with internal controls, operational procedures, and risk management.
• Adhere to all Bank policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Basic Qualifications

Job Expectations

Operate customary equipment and technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation.

Note : This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills, and job standards required. Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time.

EEO Statement

Bank OZK is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Member FDIC.