BRANCH MANAGER TRAINEE - HEADQUARTERS *Voted Best Places to Work 2024

If you are searching for an employer that provides you with unlimited career growth and development opportunities, look no further! Voted as one of the best places to work in the state of Indiana for 2024, STAR Financial Bank strives to be the employer of choice and truly defines OneTeam.

STAR Financial Bank is an Indiana-based community bank known for its culture of delivering quality service, personalized banking solutions, and innovative use of technology for more than 80 years. We are proud to be a community bank in every aspect of the word. Beyond monetary giving and employee volunteerism, STAR is dedicated to partnering with the people and organizations that improve our communities. At every one of our locations, employees demonstrate their commitment to STAR and our customers by honoring our core values of Honesty & Integrity, Accountability, Respect for All, Do What’s Right, Commitment to Lifelong Learning, Community Leadership, Being Progressive, Celebrating Success and Remaining Independent.

STAR Financial Bank proudly celebrates diversity and remains conscious of the realization that diversity is not solely represented by physical characteristics. STAR is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) with a commitment to inclusivity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. STAR complies with applicable STAR and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities.

The Branch Manager Trainee position is included in a workplace model that does not allow remote work.

As a Branch Manager Trainee, essential responsibilities include:

• Responsible for all daily operational functions of a branch location such as staff, security, audits, compliance, facilities maintenance and operational policies and procedures in the absence of the assigned branch manager
• Ensures that operating procedures are followed.
• Maintains and updates knowledge relating to changes in Bank products, services and procedures while obtaining necessary management skills to manage a branch office and staff
• Provides guidance and training to staff related to job expectations, problems, exceptions and adjustments while functioning as manager.
• Ensures that all employees are adequately trained and cross-trained in appropriate functions while functioning as manager.
• May participate in the hiring, and if necessary disciplinary action and dismissal, setting and monitoring annual and quarterly goals, coaching, career development, completing timely performance appraisals.
• Participates in the for inside sales coaching for a full service bank branch.
• Generates new business to assist in meeting or exceeding sales, growth and profitability goals.
• Generates, completes, and closes consumer loans.
• Responsible for promoting and supporting the Virtual Branch and other delivery channels.
• Serves as back up for Personal Banker I/II duties and/or phone customer sales inquires.
• Ensures that branch staff effectively matches customer’s needs by referring and selling the appropriate products, services, and lending options that will benefit the customer and enhance their banking relationship while assigned to a branch.
• Responsible for the orientation/mentoring of new team members.
• Serves as liaison to the Service Center and Branch Administration department.
• Confers with appropriate departments to resolve issues.

Skills Needed

• Proven results in an inside sales capacity.
• Ability to provide superior customer service through face to face and phone conversations.
• Demonstrated technical ability to perform required duties and the ability to keep current on new products, loan promotions, and all services offered, including mobile banking and other electronic delivery technology.
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in every aspect of this position.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite products.

In addition to traditional compensation and benefits packages, our leaders continue to collaborate to launch innovative employee benefits and perks including, Affordable Medical/ Vision/ Dental Coverage • Flexible Dependent Care Account • Health Savings Account (with employer contributions) • Prescription Drug Plan • Employee Wellness Initiatives (physical/mental/financial) • Health Management Reimbursement  Program • Short Term/Long Term Disability • Life Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement • Competitive Pay and Bonus Program • 401k (with employer match) • Generous Paid Time off including 10 1/2 holidays. 

** Eligibility of benefits are determined by employment status classification and may be discussed during the interview process.

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