Branch Manager
$55k - $70k/yr+ Profit-sharing stock option + Stock purchase loan option
Junior, Mid
Tipton, IN, USA
In Person
Finance & BankingRetail & Commercial Banking
About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma is required.
- Two years of people leadership or management experience is required.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships within the business community, including participation in community organizations and projects.
- Good sales and computer skills, and a proven ability to develop business opportunities, are required.
- Analytical thinking and good judgment are required.
- Ability to manage branch-banking personnel engaged in retail operations to achieve profit, growth, and customer service objectives within bank policy guidelines is required.
- Management, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.
- Highly skilled use of Microsoft Office Suite is required.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and lift up to 55 pounds as needed is required.
Responsibilities
- Lead a full-service, profitable branch by driving growth, managing branch operations, and ensuring exceptional customer service.
- Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop branch staff to achieve performance goals and provide exceptional customer service.
- Lead weekly staff huddles and monthly meetings to discuss sales opportunities, goals, and operational issues.
- Ensure high customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and promoting a customer-centric culture.
- Expand and retain bank customer relationships and solicit new relationships from prospective customers.
- Oversee branch financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and expense management.
- Ensure profitability and cost-effectiveness and ensure the branch consistently meets its financial targets.
- Develop and implement strategies to grow deposits.
- Ensure branch operations comply with banking regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Manage risk effectively and ensure the security of branch assets.
- Streamline branch operations to improve efficiency and productivity, and implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Review and provide reports to management.
- Represent the bank in the community by building relationships with key stakeholders and participating in local events and activities.
- Present financial literacy programs to educate clients and the broader community about effective financial management.
- Participate in sales activities as directed by the Regional Branch Manager.
- Work with treasury management, mortgage officers, commercial lenders, and marketing teams to ensure seamless service delivery and achieve business objectives.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify opportunities and threats, and provide insights and recommendations to senior management.
- Assess clients' financial needs and recommend suitable banking products and services tailored to their circumstances.
- Assist in preparing financial proposals and presentations for clients as needed.
- Occasional travel to other branch locations or community events and moderate business travel may be required.
- Use banking software, secure digital platforms, and standard office equipment daily.
Desired Qualifications
- Three to five years of banking experience is preferred.
About the company
First Farmers Bank & Trust is a privately held community bank serving Indiana and Illinois with more than 60,000 clients and 35 branch offices. It provides standard banking services—checking and savings deposits, commercial lending, and other financial products—through a network of branches while offering modern banking products and competitive rates. Accounts and loans are supported by a physical presence and local customer service, with emphasis on old-fashioned service plus a local, progressive work environment. The bank stands out by remaining independently owned, focusing on community needs, and maintaining a large agricultural banking operation (the largest east of the Mississippi by FDIC designation). Its goal is to deliver convenient, community-focused financial services while preserving independence and strong customer relationships.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Converse, Texas
Founded
1885
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 27, 2026 succession appoints Matthew Maher, preserving continuity through January 1, 2027.
- 2026 results showed record earnings, 3.61% NIM, and 9.5% annualized loan growth.
- Core noninterest-bearing deposits reached 30% of deposits, strengthening low-cost funding.
What critics are saying
- The 2023 MOVEit breach triggered investigation and litigation exposure through 2026.
- Leadership handoff from Holt to Maher creates execution risk during the January 2027 transition.
- A larger regional bank can outspend Carmel expansion and erase First Farmers' growth thesis.
What makes First Farmers Bank & Trust unique
- Indiana-Illinois branch density across 19 counties gives First Farmers local relationship depth.
- 2025 deposits grew 9.9% after opening two branches, showing distribution advantage.
- Real-time payments and trust services broaden fee income beyond plain vanilla lending.
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- Professional Development Budget