At Stearns Bank, we're helping people, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and local communities nationwide reach their full financial potential. Sound like something you want to be a part of? If so, we're currently looking for a Branch Manager to join our St. Cloud Bank team at our In-Office branch!
Come see how we're doing business unusual and charting our own path to reimagine a more inclusive financial services and banking ecosystem for all.
Benefits
Stearns Bank understands and respects that everyone is managing unique career, family, and wellness needs. That's why we offer industry-leading benefits to employees to help them live healthy lives and bring their full selves to work every day. Benefits may vary for part-time positions. Some of those benefits include:
* Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401k Plan with Employer Match
* Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Telehealth, Life insurance)
* 12-week Paid Medical Leave
* Paid Parental Leave: 21-weeks Primary Care Parent, 14-weeks Secondary Care Parent
* $5,000 Family Care Reimbursement
* Childcare, Elder Care, Student Loan Debt, Pet expenses, down payment assistance
* $1,000 Self Improvement Allowance
* PTO from 13 to 23 days depending on tenure. Cashout and Carryover options.
* 10 Days Sick Time
* 11 Paid Holidays
* 4 Days Volunteer Time
* 2 Days Self Allowance Time
* Tuition Assistance
Starting annual salary range of $60,000 - 110,000. Employment offers will be dependent upon the selected candidate's relevant qualifications and experience.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the day-to-day management of deposit operations, teller operations, deposit product sales and customer service for the St. Cloud branch in the pursuit of maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction. A primary focus of this role is to drive significant growth in new consumer and business deposits through proactive networking, community engagement, and effective sales strategies. Provide supervision for tellers and universal bankers to optimally train, coach, evaluate, recognize, and reward performance. Committed to helping Stearns Bank to become and remain a successful organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop and execute a strategic plan to significantly increase the branch's consumer and business deposit base through proactive networking and community involvement.
* Lead, coach, and motivate branch staff to achieve individual and team sales goals, fostering a culture of exceptional customer service.
* Oversee all branch operations, including teller functions, new account openings, and customer service, ensuring efficiency and compliance with bank policies and procedures.
* Actively network within the St. Cloud community, building relationships with local businesses, organizations, and individuals to generate new business opportunities.
* Represent Stearns Bank at community events and participate in local initiatives to enhance the bank's visibility and build brand awareness.
* Monitor branch performance, analyze market trends, and develop strategies to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities for deposit growth.
* Ensure branch compliance with all applicable banking regulations, including BSA/AML requirements, and maintain a strong understanding of risk management principles.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Associate degree or higher and/or 5 years banking experience preferred.
* Proven track record of success in sales, business development, or a similar role, with a strong emphasis on deposit growth.
* Demonstrated ability to network effectively and build strong relationships within the community.
* Excellent leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
* Strong understanding of banking operations, products, and services.
* Knowledge of Fiserv Premier core system preferred.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
THE COMPANY
Founded in 1912, Stearns Financial Services Inc. (SFSI) is a $3.2 billion, independently owned financial institution with locations in Minnesota, Florida and Arizona, and over 35,000 small business customers nationwide. Specializing in affordable housing financing, USDA and SBA lending, and small business and equipment financing, Stearns Bank is regularly recognized as one of the country's top-performing banks and "Best Banks to Work For" by American Banker.
As a Star Tribune Top Workplaces award recipient and an award recipient of the Minnesota Business Magazine 100 Best Places to Work in Minnesota, Stearns takes pride in their team and holds their employees in extremely high regard. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package including our Employee Stock Ownership Program-one of the best long-term incentive programs in the nation. To learn more about Stearns Bank, visit www. StearnsBank.com
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, or creed, religion, sex, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other class protected by Federal, State, local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.