Assistant Branch Manager

Company Description By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join Harvard University Central Administration? Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals. Harvard FCU is one of the fastest growing credit unions in the country and a leader in our industry. As a not-for-profit cooperative, we put our members’ best interests first in all that we do. We are passionate about service and fanatical about solving problems. Integrity and transparency are the foundation of Harvard FCU’s philosophy. Our mission is to enhance our members’ lives by developing and offering trustworthy products that are easy to understand, easy to use and best suited to meet their financial needs. Harvard FCU: https://harvardfcu.org/ Job Description Harvard Federal Credit Union (Harvard FCU) is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager! Our ideal candidate will focus on providing exceptional customer experience in all member touchpoints including in person, phone, and digital interactions and communications. In addition, they will be responsible for assisting the Branch Manager, and providing timely, accurate service to all members. While this position will train at one of our locations, its primary branch will be in Harvard Square. The branch location is subject to change, based on business needs. Job-Specific Responsibilities: As a key leadership position, the Assistant Branch Manager leads by example and is responsible for assisting the Branch manager in the day-to-day branch operations. Typical responsibilities: Assist the Branch Manager: with training, coaching, and mentoring staff at all levels. Coordinate with the Learning and Development department to ensure staff training needs are met. with staff scheduling and vacation requests in the Branch Manager's absence. to prepare for team meetings and huddles; facilitate meetings in the Branch Manager's absence. Resolve personnel issues as they arise, escalating issues to the Branch Manager as appropriate. Contribute to staff performance reviews and providing recommendations for promotions. Ensure efficient branch operations. Oversee cash handling and financial transactions. Support staff with difficult members and complex issues; main point of contact for escalated member cases. marketing and community outreach efforts, and develop strong working relationships within the community to encourage member retention and growth. Coach staff on sales techniques and support them meeting growth and sales goals. Serve as a subject matter expert on transaction processing and Harvard FCU products and services. Maintain Credit Union operating methods, policies, and procedures, and evaluate and implement improvements. Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of all systems used in the Retail department. Work with Business Applications and IT to troubleshoot routine systems issues and assist the Branch Manager in resolving complex and ongoing system issues. Monitor Slack channel to ensure questions are addressed in a timely fashion. Increase member satisfaction through problem resolution and the Harvard FCU member appreciation program. Identify opportunities for new business and business accounts. Complete required annual training for Bank Secrecy Act (BSA); complete Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs), adhere to the Customer Identification Program (CIP) Policy, report suspicious activity to the BSA Officer, perform Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) inquiries, complete compliance courses, and branch robbery procedures. Travel at late notice to provide coverage at any branch, depending on the needs of the business. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Basic Qualifications are the minimum threshold a candidate must meet in order to be considered for this role. High school graduate 2+ years of related banking/credit union experience req