Assistant Branch Manager
The Assistant Branch Manager role at Confidential Client is an entry-level position offering a clear path to branch management through an 18-24 month paid training program. The role focuses on customer financial goal support, loan origination, credit evaluation, and assisting branch operations including recruiting and training. This position provides competitive pay, bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within a supportive and community-oriented financial services company.
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Overview & Why This Role Matters
Confidential Client seeks an entry-level Assistant Branch Manager to join a local branch in Montgomery, AL. This is a development-focused role with an 18–24 month on-the-job paid training program and a clear career path to Branch Manager. The position combines customer-facing sales, loan origination support, and early management responsibilities — ideal for candidates who want to grow in financial services.
Compensation (as listed by the source): $42,000 per year (paid hourly) plus an uncapped monthly bonus that averages $8,000 annually. Additional benefits and relocation assistance are provided as described below.
Key Responsibilities
Confidential Client expects the Assistant Branch Manager to:
- Actively originate consumer loan business by listening to customers and recommending appropriate lending and voluntary product solutions.
- Educate customers on consumer lending services (credit improvement, debt consolidation) and assist through the loan application process.
- Evaluate loan applications, perform basic risk analysis, and participate in credit decisioning and loan closings.
- Process insurance claims and assist customers with payment reminders and follow-ups.
- Support branch operations by recruiting, training, and mentoring staff.
- Help develop and implement plans to meet sales goals, deliver excellent customer service, and reinforce core values.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means consistently meeting lending and service targets, developing strong customer relationships, completing training milestones, and demonstrating leadership potential that leads to promotion opportunities (Branch Manager roles typically require relocation; Confidential Client provides relocation packages for moves over 50 miles).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required (preferred majors: Business, Finance, Sales, or related fields).
- 1+ year customer-facing sales experience preferred (retail, goal-oriented/incentive-based roles helpful).
- Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong verbal communication and customer-relations skills.
- Ability to prioritize, work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, auto insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.
- Must meet acceptable standards for criminal background and credit history and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Ability to meet eligibility requirements for insurance licensing to sell voluntary insurance products (state-dependent background checks).
- Willingness and ability to relocate for promotion into a Branch Manager role (full relocation package provided for moves over 50 miles).
Compensation & Benefits
Confidential Client provides a competitive total rewards package that includes:
- Base pay listed: $42,000 per year (paid hourly) + uncapped monthly bonus (averages $8,000 annually).
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (with employer contribution).
- 15 days Paid Time Off (PTO) to start + 1 personal day; paid holidays.
- 401(k) plan with company match after one year.
- Company-provided life insurance and long-term disability.
- Employee Assistance Program (confidential mental health support).
- Monthly incentive bonus pay, employee recognition programs, and internal promotion opportunities.
- Relocation assistance when promoted to Branch Manager (for eligible moves).
Working Environment & Culture
Confidential Client is focused on strong community involvement and performance-driven growth. The role is client-facing and team-oriented, with opportunities to be promoted from within and support company philanthropic activities.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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