Branch Manager (Banking)

Location: Millburn, New Jersey, United States of America; onsite position

Salary: $91,100–$151,800 annual (USD)

Company

M&T Bank is a banking organization operating retail and business banking branches.

What you will do

• Manage the branch operating model, including customer and employee experience, digital engagement, transactions, servicing, sales, and profitability.
• Identify retail and business banking needs, provide personalized solutions, and source and process business banking loan requests up to $250,000.
• Lead, coach, develop, recruit, onboard, and retain a branch team of approximately 4–5 employees.
• Build customer relationships, support household growth, and represent the bank through local businesses, nonprofits, schools, community groups, and events.
• Maintain regulatory, operational, security, audit, internal control, and SAFE Act requirements.
• Educate customers and employees about fraud, scams, financial crimes, account security, and available recovery resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, or, in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years of higher education and/or work experience including at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of sales experience and 2 years of managerial experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organization, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to maintain federal registration requirements under the SAFE Act and make sound risk management decisions.

Nice to have

• Banking industry experience.
• Knowledge of the local community and community involvement.
• Demonstrated sales and business development success.
• Business banking knowledge covering products, services, and client relationship management.
• Customer service experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with responsibility for a local branch team and community presence.
• Customer-first, colleague-first, and community-first operating principles.
• Focus on belonging, accountability, continuous development, and operational excellence.
• Compensation is market-informed and determined by the successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience within the stated annual pay range.