Loan Officer & Branch Manager
29 days ago
Wichita
Job Description Loan Officer / Branch Manager Are you ready to take the next big step in your banking career? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a tight-knit branch, build community relationships, and grow a loan portfolio—all while enjoying meaningful customer interaction and strong leadership support. If you thrive in a hands-on environment where every day brings variety, impact, and genuine connection, this role is an ideal fit. What's in It for You • Opportunity to lead a small, community-focused branch with strong executive support, • Ability to shape and grow a modest loan portfolio, • Meaningful exposure to both branch management and lending responsibilities, • A role suited for someone ready to advance from CSR or Personal Banker into leadership, • Professional development and potential for expanded mortgage responsibilities, • Full benefits package including 401(k), health and dental insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits, • Leading day-to-day branch operations and serving as the primary leadership presence onsite, • Advising customers on loan options and guiding them through the lending process, • Evaluating, preparing, and presenting loan proposals across consumer, commercial, and real estate products, • Actively calling on prospects and cultivating strong community and referral relationships, • Supporting, coaching, and mentoring branch staff, • Growing the branch's loan portfolio through proactive business development, • Delivering exceptional customer service and resolving issues with professionalism, • Preparing accurate credit packages and presenting to loan committees, • Maintaining a positive team culture and assisting staff with day-to-day challenges, • Managing branch needs while balancing time spent in the field generating new business, • Previous banking, finance, or related experience, • Knowledge of lending practices and basic credit principles, • Strong relationship-building skills and a community-focused mindset, • Analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities, • Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills, • Leadership or management experience (preferred)