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AVP, Branch Manager

Confidential Client•Financial Services
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$74,125
De Soto, Missouri
A Day Ago

The AVP, Branch Manager is responsible for the daily operational and sales management of a bank branch, including supervising branch associates and ensuring compliance with bank policies and regulations. This role involves leadership in customer service, staff recruitment and training, business development, and maintaining branch security and facilities. The position requires strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive branch success and support community financial goals.

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Description

About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

This role is an entry-level management position responsible for running a retail banking branch location day-to-day while driving front-line sales and delivering excellent customer experiences on behalf of a confidential client.

  • Directly supervise branch operations and branch associates, including hiring, scheduling, performance reviews, and coaching.
  • Lead and coach staff to meet branch sales and service goals; drive cross-selling of bank services.
  • Ensure timely and accurate account openings, cash handling, withdrawals, and safe deposit activities following policy.
  • Manage branch operational compliance and train staff on updates to policy, procedures, and regulations.
  • Resolve escalated or complex customer issues to preserve client relationships.
  • Participate in local business development and community outreach to grow deposits and lending relationships.
  • Oversee basic facilities, security, and physical asset maintenance for the branch.
  • Partner with centralized departments to support compliance, security, and operational needs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support branch success.

What We’re Looking For

We seek a motivated leader who combines operational discipline with a sales mindset and strong customer focus.

  • Proven leadership and interpersonal skills with strong organizational attention to detail.
  • Experience coaching or managing teams to achieve sales goals.
  • Solid knowledge of bank operations, policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
  • Sales and marketing orientation with emphasis on cross-selling financial products.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and sound problem-solving ability.
  • Team-oriented, positive attitude, and ability to work effectively with colleagues across functions.
  • Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Education & experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • Minimum of three years of banking experience required.
  • Experience working with individual and team goals preferred.

Supervisory responsibilities

  • Supervision of Branch Associates.

Tools & Systems

  • Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets)
  • Workday
  • IBS
  • Salesforce
  • Branch-specific security and cash-management systems

Compensation & Benefits

  • Estimated base salary: $74,126 per year (estimated).
  • Benefits typically include medical/dental/vision options, retirement plan access, paid time off, volunteer time off, and professional development opportunities (actual benefits are provided by the confidential client).
  • Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of background and drug screening where permitted by law.

Location & Employment Type

  • Location: De Soto, MO (on-site)
  • Employment type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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