Branch Manager – Retail Banking (Atlanta, GA)

Branch Manager – Retail Banking

Lewis James Professional is a woman-owned staff augmentation, project consulting and direct hire search and placement firm. We are currently seeking a Branch Manager – Retail Banking for a direct hire opportunity with a financial services client.

Responsibilities:

•  Lead a high-performing, customer-focused branch culture that promotes service excellence, accountability, and employee engagement
• Oversee daily branch operations, compliance, security, cash management, and adherence to bank policies and procedures
• Manage branch staff through effective performance management and ongoing development
• Handle annual performance appraisals for branch staff and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
•  Deliver exceptional customer service by identifying needs, resolving issues, and providing appropriate banking solutions
• Ensure audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls through ongoing monitoring and reporting
• Represent the bank within the community through networking, business development, and community engagement activities
• Maintain knowledge of bank products and services while supporting operational efficiency and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of proven experience in branch management or a similar leadership role within the banking or financial services industry
• Strong knowledge of bank products, banking operations, policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and operational risk management
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams in a customer-focused environment
• Results-driven approach with demonstrated success managing branch performance, customer relationships, and operational efficiency
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, conflict-resolution, organizational, and customer service skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, time management, and multi-tasking abilities with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Notary certification preferred
• Experience with Alkami is a plus

For immediate consideration, please click “Apply” and use Job Code BHJOB11837_4408. You may also send a copy of your resume to: resumes@lewisjamesprofessional.com and enter only the following job code in the subject line: BHJOB11837_4408. Lewis James Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V