S&T Bank
Community Banking Manager I or II (Finance)
Function: Responsible for the management and operation of a mid-size, full-service branch office in an effective and profitable manner, promoting bank products and services and providing quality customer service and satisfaction in accordance with the bank's policies, procedures, and philosophy. Performs lending activities within limits of lending authority.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assumes responsibility for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the branch by performing the following functions:
a. Develops a sales and quality service culture throughout the branch by acting as coach and team leader to instill a positive attitude and motivate branch employees.
b. Communicates expectations, goals, and objectives to branch personnel.
c. Reviews and recommends improved operating policies and procedures and ensures the proper implementation and maintenance of approved changes.
d. Makes recommendations for branch personnel regarding employment, performance ratings, salary changes, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
e. Guides and advises personnel in the more complex phases of their work, including their personal development and career planning.
2. Manages the branch lending activities in the area of consumer lending:
a. Interviews loan customers.
b. Reviews, evaluates, and approves loans within specified lending limits.
c. Prepares and processes applications and documentation for all loans.
d. Prepares necessary loan tracking reports.
e. Contacts delinquent loan customers via phone, letter, or in person as needed.
3. Acts as "first-line" human resource administrator to perform the following functions:
a. Completes employee performance reviews and conducts interviews with employees to discuss performance, goals, and objectives.
b. Coordinates with Regional Management and Human Resources on branch staffing needs. Ensures staff development and handles succession planning and other personnel issues.
c. Leads weekly branch sales meetings, provides positive feedback regarding sales activity, and reviews branch sales goals on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
4. Manages branch profitability by paying particular attention to staffing/ES expenses, loan growth, deposit growth, fee income, efficiency ratios, and all assigned budget items.
5. Acts as Business Development Officer.
6. Handles certain branch audit responsibilities in the areas of operations, compliance, and security.
7. Directs delivery of services to the customer and attends to customers with special needs.
8. Uses a combination of Service and Trust skills, product knowledge, and knowledge of policies and procedures to suggest additional bank services to encourage lending and deposit growth, and refers customers to other departments within the bank as appropriate.
9. Communicates with branch personnel to provide training and review bank policies, product knowledge, and customer service responsibilities.
10. Ensures that standards of professionalism are met by branch personnel.
11. Represents the bank in civic and community functions to enhance image and develop business.
12. Interacts with other branch officers to further expand existing customer relationships and develop new contacts.
13. Keeps informed of current developments and trends and federal and state regulations as they relate to all areas of branch operations.
14. Maintains prescribed security controls to protect the branch against criminal and fraudulent operations and unnecessary risk or exposure.
15. Ensures that branch facilities are in good operational repair and recommends capital improvements.
16. Maintains a good working relationship with bank employees in other departments. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently, as well as motivated to work as a team player to contribute to the success of the branch and in turn, the organization.
17. Requires S.A.F.E. Act certification. Proof of registration with the registry and verification of a unique identifier as established under the guidelines of the S.A.F.E. Act is required upon hire and/or must be obtained prior to performing the duties of a Mortgage Loan Originator, as defined by the Act. This registration must be maintained annually in accordance with the S.A.F.E. Act.
18. Assumes additional duties as required.
Work Days and Expected Hours: Must be flexible around branch hours
Physical Demands
Operates a keypad device: 20% of the day; operates electronic equipment: 5% of the day; operates office equipment: 10% of the day. The primary parts of the body involved in performing these tasks are the fingers, thumbs, hands, wrists, and elbows. 40% of the day is spent sitting and 20% of the day is spent walking. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. Use of manual dexterity skills for typing and data entry up to 40% of the business day. Specific vision requirements include close vision of 18”- 20” for computer work 40% of the business day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.