Branch Manager

Position Overview

Mechanics Bank is seeking a full‑time Branch Manager for our Downey Branch. The Branch Manager will oversee daily operations, drive sales performance, ensure compliance, and build community relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the retail branch, ensuring financial success, customer satisfaction, and staff development.
• Provide executive direction and dotted line supervision to operations staff, maintaining compliance and service quality.
• Develop and implement strategies to meet financial objectives and achieve production and service goals.
• Lead the branch team through daily huddles, regular meetings, coaching, and example‑based leadership.
• Conduct human resource tasks, including hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, salary increases, training, and disciplinary actions.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders and business partners to promote the bank’s presence.
• Create and execute strategic plans covering business development, customer retention, employee development, succession planning, branch efficiency, and operational soundness.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, prepare reports, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts for the branch.
• Foster a customer‑centric culture, address inquiries and escalations, and enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
• Ensure the branch follows all banking policies, procedures, compliance training, and standards.
• Support operations with workforce planning for optimal efficiency.
• Participate in community activities, including CRA initiatives.
• Travel 0‑10% as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Minimum 5years of banking experience, emphasizing sales.
• Minimum 3‑4years of management experience.
• Notary license preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to manage and lead people.
• Thorough knowledge of standard banking services, products, internal operating policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of small‑business and consumer credit principles and practices.
• Ability to motivate employees to deliver excellent customer service and achieve results.
• Familiarity with applicable federal and state banking regulations.
• Physical requirements: sit, talk, hear, use hands; stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 10pounds.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $72,000 – $115,000 annually. Eligible for the Retail Incentive Plan.

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family.
• Employer‑paid Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability benefits.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Commuter/Parking Benefit.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company contribution.
• 529 Education Savings plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and Student Loan Assistance.
• Supplemental health plans and Voluntary Legal and Identity Theft Services.
• 11 paid holidays; paid sick days (accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked); up to 25 paid vacation days; 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year.
• Free personal checking and savings account; discounted rates on primary residence loan (restrictions apply).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mechanics Bank is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability.