The Banking Center Manager is responsible for the administration and efficient daily operation of a full service banking office, including operations, regulatory compliance, product sales, customer service, and security and safety in accordance with the Bank's objectives. The Banking Center Manager develops new deposit business; provides a superior level of customer service, and promotes the service culture through coaching, guidance and staff motivation. This officer provides leadership, training and supervision to office staff. The Banking Center Manger participates in community initiatives to increase the Bank's visibility and to enhance new and existing business relationship opportunities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Engages in business development activities and solicitation of new business prospects; actively involved in instilling and maintaining a positive service environment through education to the staff of the Bank's products and services.2.Ensures organization of the bank office, coordinating available resources (e.g., staffing, supplies, etc.) for maximum results.3.Assures audit compliance and procedure quality control and recommends and initiates corrective actions; ensures that the bank office is in compliance with established Bank policies, procedures and state and federal regulations.4.Contributes to the overall profitability of the banking office; implements costs controls, income generation, and branch marketing efforts; monitors expenses to ensure alignment with budget plans.5.The BCM manages an office with up to $25 million in deposits.6.Reviews NSF and overdraft reports for customers assigned within his or her portfolio; approves or declines such exceptions within established approval limits.7.Acts as a liaison between the customer and the Treasury Management Department by assisting in documentation for contracts and troubleshooting any issues. May participate in RDC installs.8.Consistently maintains branch exceptions at less than 30 days.
8.Maintains an advanced knowledge of financial industry status and trends.
9.Plays a positive role in the development and growth of assigned bank office staff through excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with strong delegation skills; assuring a highly cross trained staff.
10.Performs personnel actions including performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and interviewing candidates for employment; supervises the daily activities of the bank office including, but not limited to, effective delegation of assignments, developing work schedules and providing necessary training.
11.Processes, solves and answers complex customer transactions, problems or inquiries.
12.Assumes responsibility for various bank office functions in the absence of staff members or in overload situations.
13.Maintains knowledge of security and safety policies and strictly adheres to established procedures; works closely with the Bank Security Officer to maintain an updated plan for the banking office; ensures bank office staff is properly trained and made aware of any changes to the office's plan and procedures.
14.Participates and directs day to day operations for the bank office; approves large deposits and withdrawals; reviews and acts on daily reports; reviews and approves new accounts for risk and compliance with internal policies and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Ensures the bank office is maintained in a neat, clean and professional manner.
15.Responsible for approving time off requests and timecards for all direct reports by dead lines required.
16.Supports the business continuity program and complies with business continuity policies and procedures. Maintains the business continuity plan for their location ensuring critical functions are satisfactorily recovered and customers are adequately serviced in the event of a disaster or business disruption. Supports business continuity testing and ensures adequate participation.

SECONDARY DUTIES

The position performs duties specific to the position and other functions as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

The position is responsible for the supervision of all office employees and is expected to provide leadership, training and support to staff members.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
These specifications are guidelines based on the minimum experience required to perform the essential functions of the job. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines:
*Bachelor's degree from a college or university preferred; or 5 years of related experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Work related experience must consist of bank management operations, and supervisory background. Educational experience, through in-house training sessions, formal school or financial industry related curriculum, is required to be applicable to the financial industry.
*Advanced experience, knowledge and training in progressively responsible bank office management and supervisory activities.
*Advanced knowledge of related state and federal banking compliance regulations, Bank operational policies and procedures, and the Bank's products and services.
*Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to provide leadership, supervision and training for 3 or more employees using positive supervisory techniques to ensure maximum productivity; demonstrated ability in organization and delegation skills.
*Basic skills in computer operation; Microsoft Office software programs, proven upon testing.
*Advanced math skills; ability to calculate interest, and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; compute rate, ratio and percent.
*Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to apply commonsense to carry out instructions and instruct others, train personnel, write reports, correspondence and procedures, and speak clearly to customers and employees.
*Thorough understanding of management procedures; ability to plan bank office activities (setting objectives, developing strategies, budgeting, and developing policies and procedures); initiative to organize various functions necessary to accomplish bank office activities; effectively staff (selecting, training and developing employees); directing employees towards the desired objectives (delegating, motivating, resolving problems); controlling the function (developing performance standards, measuring results, taking corrective action and rewarding employees as appropriate).
*Ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.

Stellar Benefits:

We believe that empowering people goes far beyond the workplace. That's why we've designed our benefits to help foster your health and prosperity, so you can best support yourself, your loved ones and your communities

• Health Care Coverage, no waiting period
• Dental/Vision
• STD/LTD
• Annual Performance Bonus Eligible
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation
• Volunteer days
• Tuition Assistance
• And More

What it Means to Be Stellar:

Stellar Bank came to be in 2023, when Allegiance Bank and Community Bank of Texas joined forces. What emerged was a financial institution like no other. Stellar bankers set the standard for responsive, relationship-based community banking. We have the resources, dedication and personal focus to out-bank the big banks and out-service the small banks. Our customers see us as a vital part of the team. We are their financial experts who go above and beyond to help them form a plan and get it done

Join Stellar Bank and, yes, you'll be providing outstanding banking. But you'll be achieving something much greater. At Stellar, we empower people to thrive. This is our purpose. This would be your purpose. Here you'd be part of a supportive culture where relationships bond, individuals grow, communities prosper and careers flourish. You can make a difference at Stellar - for yourself and for everyone around you.

Stellar Bank does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations and ordinances.