Vice President, Branch Manager

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Branch Manager to lead branch operations, grow lending and deposits, manage portfolio performance, and build strong client relationships. Responsibilities include developing new business, cross-selling banking solutions, maintaining loan quality, interviewing applicants and making credit decisions within lending authority, and overseeing account openings and documentation. The role also ensures regulatory compliance, reviews transactions, resolves service issues, and follows up on audit findings and operational matters. The successful candidate will lead and develop branch employees, coordinate service delivery, and pursue business opportunities across the assigned market. Candidates should have an associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; a bachelor’s degree is preferred, though equivalent education and experience may be considered. At least seven years of banking experience in lending, product sales, and client relationship management is required, along with an established network of banking relationships and supervisory or team leadership experience. Strong knowledge of banking products, branch operations, lending, deposit services, and applicable compliance requirements is essential. Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills, proficiency with common office software, and willingness to travel within the assigned market are also required.