Full-Time

Assistant Branch Manager

NBT Bank

NBT Bank

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates community bank and financial services

Compensation Overview

$22.63 - $30.17/hr

+ Performance-based incentives

No H1B Sponsorship

Millerton, NY, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Sales
CRM
Risk Management
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • A 4-year college degree or equivalent retail, retail banking, or financial services experience is required.
  • A National Mortgage Licensing System certification is required, or the candidate must be able to obtain it upon hire.
  • Excellent listening and communication skills are required.
  • Organizational, interpersonal, and customer relationship skills are required.
  • The ability to function in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment is required.
  • Leadership skills are required.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills are required.
  • Personal computer skills are required.
Responsibilities
  • Support the Branch Manager and supervise daily branch activities to ensure high-quality customer service.
  • Demonstrate core values and provide a superior customer experience.
  • Maintain focus on sales activities and related results.
  • Monitor, identify, and control compliance risks and operational exposure.
  • Assist with management of the branch budget.
  • Build a motivated and high-performing branch team through effective recruitment, training, and staff development.
  • Conduct regular and quarterly coaching and career development conversations.
  • Propose salary recommendations to the Branch and Market Manager for approval.
  • Provide sales and service coaching to branch staff and participate in branch activities and results to achieve individual and team goals.
  • Work with the manager to develop decision-making and business development skills in preparation for further leadership responsibilities.
  • Work with the Branch Manager and business partners to identify and establish new relationship opportunities.
  • Use knowledge of consumer and small business products and services to deliver solutions through interactive, needs-based conversations.
  • Refer customers to business partners to meet current and future needs.
  • Resolve customer issues and complaints while delivering responsive service and customer satisfaction.
  • Provide supervisory oversight of branch operations, compliance, and risk.
  • Work with the Branch Manager to ensure branch profitability by managing full-time equivalent employees, fee waivers, and other budget-related items.
  • Oversee branch operations and compliance controls.
  • Ensure team understanding and awareness of information security and fraud risk.
  • Represent the bank in the local market in a leadership role with civic and community organizations.
  • Perform other duties as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Three years of retail banking experience is preferred.
  • Business development and outside business sales experience is preferred.

NBT Bancorp Inc. is a financial services company based in Norwich, New York. It operates NBT Bank, a full-service community bank with 175 branches across seven states (NY, PA, VT, MA, NH, ME and CT), plus EPIC Advisors for 401(k) plan recordkeeping and NBT Insurance Agency for insurance products. The bank offers standard services like checking and savings, loans and mortgages, while EPIC Advisors handles retirement plan administration and NBT Insurance Agency sells insurance products. Its goal is to serve individuals and businesses with integrated financial services across its regional footprint, supported by its FDIC membership and Equal Housing Lender status.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Norwich, New York

Founded

1856

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • NBT Bancorp posted $53.0 million Q2 2026 net income and 3.73% net interest margin.
  • NBT opened 191 Marginal Way in Portland, its first Maine retail branch.
  • NBT's 2026 Vermont Soccer and Thunder Road partnerships deepen local visibility and customer acquisition.

What critics are saying

  • Richey v. NBT Bancorp, filed 2024, alleges unpaid overtime across branch employees.
  • NBT's Portland branch launch in 2026 raises execution risk in a contested Maine market.
  • A sustained deposit-price war would crush NBT's spread income and dividend capacity by 2027.

What makes NBT Bank unique

  • NBT Bank combines relationship banking with 176 branches across seven northeastern states.
  • Management promotes internal operators like Sergienko, Peluso, and Alexander, signaling strong succession depth.
  • NBT pairs commercial lending, treasury management, and wealth services inside one regional franchise.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Capital Region Chamber
Jul 16th, 2026
NBT Bank promotes Jamie Peluso to Director of Treasury Management.

NBT Bank promotes Jamie Peluso to Director of Treasury Management. NBT Bank announced that Jamie Peluso has been promoted to Director of Treasury Management. She is based at NBT's Eastern New York Regional Headquarters at 677 Broadway in downtown Albany. In this bank wide role, Peluso leads the NBT Bank's strategy, delivery and ongoing enhancement of treasury management solutions designed to help businesses improve cash flow, optimize payment processes and strengthen fraud protection. Peluso's career at NBT is a great example of growth and progression. She joined the bank in 2004 in Retail Banking and moved into what was then Cash Management in 2006, taking on a sales role as the business evolved. As the function expanded into today's Treasury Management offering, Peluso stepped into leadership with her most recent role as Treasury Management Commercial Sales Manager, where she has successfully guided both sales and operations, driving new business and deepening existing client relationships. Peluso earned a bachelor's degree in marketing and management from Siena University in Loudonville, New York. She is also a graduate of the Leadership Tech Valley program offered by the Capital Region Chamber, as well as NBT's Emerging Leaders professional development program. An active community volunteer, Peluso has supported Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York for several years and has served on the organization's Board of Directors.

BusinessWest
Jul 7th, 2026
NBT Bank promotes Joe Sergienko to chief risk officer.

NBT Bank promotes Joe Sergienko to chief risk officer. NORWICH, N.Y. - NBT Bank has promoted Joe Sergienko to senior vice president and chief risk officer. With this new role, Sergienko has also joined NBT's executive management team. Sergienko joined NBT in 2024 as managing director of Enterprise Risk Management and was promoted to deputy chief risk officer in December 2025. As chief risk officer, he will lead the company's Risk Management division, overseeing enterprise-wide risk strategy, governance, and compliance. "Joe's depth of expertise and forward-looking approach to enterprise risk management will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our risk culture and support long-term growth," NBT Bank CEO Scott Kingsley said. "He has already made a meaningful impact since joining NBT and will continue supporting our long-term growth and risk management strategy." Sergienko brings 25 years of experience as both an in-house practitioner and a professional services advisor to financial services and fintech organizations of varying sizes and complexity. His expertise includes designing and executing enterprise-wide risk management and compliance programs, helping institutions strengthen their risk frameworks and navigate evolving regulatory environments. Prior to joining NBT, Sergienko served as managing director of Risk and Compliance for Treliant Consulting. His career also includes leadership and advisory roles with Promontory Financial Group and State Street Corp. He earned his associate degree in accounting from New England College of Finance, his bachelor's degree in organizational leadership from Northeastern University, and his MBA from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University. In addition, he holds the Six Sigma Green Belt certification and is a member of the Global Assoc. of Risk Professionals and ProSight Financial Assoc. (formerly the Risk Management Assoc.). He is also active in the alumni associations of Boston University and Northeastern University.

Mainebiz
Jun 19th, 2026
With Portland foothold, NBT Bank looks to add southern Maine branches.

With Portland foothold, NBT Bank looks to add southern Maine branches. June 19, 2026 NBT Bank's history in Maine actually goes back more than a decade, with the opening of a commercial lending office on Widgery Wharf in Portland. Get instant access to this article. * Critical Maine business news updated daily. * Immediate access to all subscriber-only content on our website. * Bi-weekly print or digital editions of our award-winning publication. * Special bonus issues like the Mainebiz Book of Lists. * Exclusive ticket prize draws for our in-person events. - Digital Partners -

Boxcar Media LLC
May 4th, 2026
NBT Bank to host Community Shred Day and food drive.

NBT Bank to host Community Shred Day and food drive. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - NBT Bank has announced it will host a Community Shred Day on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The event is scheduled to take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the bank's branch located at 331 State Road. To facilitate the event, NBT Bank is partnering with Valley Green Shredding, LLC to provide professional document destruction services to the public at no cost. The initiative aims to help community members protect their personal information by safely disposing of sensitive old documents. While the service is free, organizers have noted the following guidelines: * There is a five bag or box maximum per person. * The event is intended for personal documents only; no business shredding will be accepted. In addition to the shredding services, NBT Bank will hold a food drive during the event. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to support local neighbors in need.

NBT Bank
Apr 28th, 2026
Aceto joins NBT Bank as Regional Business Banking Manager.

Aceto joins NBT Bank as Regional Business Banking Manager. Utica, NY (April 28, 2026) - NBT Bank Mohawk Valley Regional President David Manzelmann announced that Frank Aceto has joined the company as Business Banking Regional Manager for the Mohawk Valley, where he will join NBT's experienced full-service team to lead business banking efforts and support local businesses throughout the region. Aceto brings more than 15 years of financial services experience to NBT Bank. Most recently, he served as a Community Lender at Adirondack Bank, where he managed a portfolio of more than 300 business customers and originated commercial loans up to $350,000. His background also includes branch leadership, sales coaching and prior roles with First Niagara Bank and HSBC. In his new role, Aceto will work closely with business owners to understand their financial needs and connect them with tailored banking solutions that support growth and long-term success. "NBT Bank has a strong and deeply experienced banking team serving the Mohawk Valley, and Frank's addition further strengthens that foundation," said Manzelmann. "He brings complementary experience, a collaborative leadership style and a clear understanding of the local market that will enhance the great work already being done by our team. Frank will help us continue delivering responsive, relationship-driven support to business customers across the region." Aceto holds a master's degree from Utica University and is actively engaged in the community. He serves on the Town of Deerfield Board of Assessors and is a board member of Central New York Quest. About NBT Bank. NBT Bank offers personal banking, business banking and wealth management services from locations in seven states, including New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Connecticut. The bank and its parent company, NBT Bancorp Inc., are headquartered in Norwich, NY. NBT Bancorp had assets of $16.20 billion as of March 31, 2026 and is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol NBTB. More information about NBT is available online at www.nbtbank.com. Member FDIC.