Branch Manager -Oak Street, Chicago IL, Vice President Greater Chicago, IL Area

The Branch Manager SAFE Act is a senior management professional responsible for providing full leadership and direction to a team of employees, grow sales and client base in coordination with the consumer sales team . The overall objective of this role is to lead a team grow sales, build customer loyalty and recommend the development of business strategies or initiatives and may include the management of activities by external organizations, and the direct management of individuals and sales teams.

Responsibilities:

Develop a sales plans and drive individual production goals, including building referral network and relationships with internal partners and external contacts

Create an environment through activity-based coaching and performance development and implement/execute coaching plan to develop employee’s skill set to achieve personal/branch goals

Develop and execute integrated sales, relationship, and credit strategies that are aligned with the Retail Bank's priorities, execute business plan to achieve expected goals in all business categories

Support portfolio growth by identifying opportunities to deepen relationships and increase client acquisition and ensure clients receive optimal service and monitor/adhere to operational controls

Collaborate with branch partners to successfully achieve goals, build customer relationship and deliver customer service

Leverage workforce planning tool to optimize staffing in branches and set expectations for branch staff, fostering an environment in which team members work together to achieve all business goals

Integrate segment partners, partner with Assistant Manager and partner with the Division Operational to drive sales and drive outbound sales activities including: representing Citi and building partnerships in the community

Conduct daily proof processes to ensure adherence to operational requirements; investigate controllable losses among branch staff; provide coaching and manage performance on decisions used

Lead hiring process and coordinate performance management, compensation, communication and employee evaluation of branch staff

Responsible for planning, budgeting and policy formulation and involved in short-term planning resource planning

Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

6-10 years of relevant experience required

Previous experience in banking or financial industry preferred

Sales management experience preferred

Registered or willing to register as mortgage loan originator with Nationwide Mortgage Licensing

Obtain or willing to obtain unique identifier from Registry

Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Consistently demonstrates analytic skills

Education:

Bachelor's Degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group:

Consumer Sales

Job Family:

Branch Sales

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Chicago Illinois United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$94,560.00 - $141,840.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Nov 11, 2026

Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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