Do more, dream more, become more. Welcome to Bendigo. About us We're big enough to offer you every opportunity, but not so big that we lose the community feel that we're famous for. You can be bold and take calculated risks, knowing you have the backing of your team and leaders. Join us in walking the talk when it comes to supporting our customers, giving back and making our communities a better place. Be the difference. Be part of Bendigo Bank's Community Bank network. About the role We're looking for an experienced leader to grow our business and support our community impact agenda. The Senior Branch Manager is a pivotal leadership role within the Community Bank BDCU team, critical to the building of a strong, inclusive, dynamic and productive local Community Bank business being commercially focused and community spirited. This role is accountable for multiple Community Bank branches delivering tailored financial solutions for our customers and growing our business As part of the Community Bank BDCU leadership team, you'll bring the winning combination of operational management, lending know-how, strategic business development and positive people leadership. This role has significant people, commercial and operational responsibility and accountabilities that will contribute and ensure a sustainable, commercially viable Community Bank BDCU. This requires active management of the company profit and loss, cost to income ratio and overall growth. Participation in your local community initiatives is an expectation of the position where travel, weekend work or work out of hours may be required on occasion. This position is located at Community Bank BDCU in the Southern Highlands and Tablelands, NSW. The role could suit someone living locally in theSouthern Highlands, candidates from areas such as Wollongong, Illawarra, Canberra, Southern Sydney/M5 corridor are also encouraged to apply. This is a full-time, permanent, on-site role. Key responsibilities include: Build and execute an effective strategic plan for your area across multi customer channels Read and interpret financial reports to effectively manage the branch costs and income to achieve operating profit growth Collaborate with branch leaders to establish an effective sales operating rhythm to achieve set targets and grow business performance Lead and grow the residential and personal lending portfolio Establish and nurture business networks to build the profile of Community Bank BDCU in the local community and create an effective referrer network Listen and learn from formal and informal customer feedback to continue to build and improve our connection with our customers Embed operational and risk management practices through regular and clear communication on requirements. Represent the best interests of Community Bank BDCU to the BDCU Group Executive and Board. About you Proven banking and leadership experience to build a strategic plan for the market Experience in setting strategic business direction and delivering on growth plans Experienced lender who has previously held a residentialdelegated lending authority and can mentor the lending team Understanding of financial management, business acumen and risk framework Proven sales and lending leadership through implementing strategy to drive business Strong relationship management with ability to effectively network and engage with your community and partners Strong people leadership with the ability to develop, coach and manage staff performance Strong communication skills to deliver clear branch expectations Experience with successfully leading teams across multiple sites would be desirable Ability to analyse and understand financial reports and statements Effective and influential presentation and public speaking skills Why us? With more than 60 years in our local community, Community Bank BDCU is part of a social enterprise, delivering our profits back into our immediate community to deliver real social impact. There's so much more to a career with Bendigo Community Bank than just banking. You bring your brilliant mind, and we'll help you take your learning to the next level with on-the-job training and external development opportunities - we want you to shine. After all, YOU are the difference that makes us the better big bank. At Community Bank BDCU we believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury or disability to equitably participate in the selection process. If you're excited to be part of an organisation with strong values and a community focus - then this could be the role for you! Apply now. Please note screening and interviews may commence prior to closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr