Full-Time

Supervisor

Branch

Posted on 10/7/2025

Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union

Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union

201-500 employees

Member-owned credit union offering financial services

No salary listed

Albuquerque, NM, USA

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Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management
Requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Familiar and comfortable with information technology, particularly digital means of communication.
  • Strong organizational skills in managing multiple initiatives.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Minimum 4 years’ combined experience in a financial institution, supervisory role, or related experience
  • Minimum bachelor’s degree equivalent, or, more than 4 years’ of related experience.
Responsibilities
  • Supervises branch member service and teller departments.
  • Creates a productive, rewarding, team and service-oriented work environment that provides for the development of employees, while meeting all established goals and metrics of the Credit Union.
  • Liaise with HR and OD to recruit, onboard, develop, and retain high-quality staff.
  • Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
  • Provides constructive and timely one-on-ones and performance evaluations.
  • Effectively coaches, mentors, motivates, and manages the staff to ensure delivery of communications to employees in a timely and accurate manner while maintaining the Credit Union’s high standard of quality.
  • Ensures that the department fosters a productive, rewarding work environment that provides for the development of employees; meets all established goals and metrics; and operates within the Credit Union’s core values.
  • Lead and coach to ensure consistent member-focused service in every interaction.
  • Lead and support change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions by fostering team buy-in, clear communication, and continuous guidance throughout the process.
  • Ensure employees have the proper tools and resources to successfully perform the requirements of their job.
  • Plan and schedule staff effectively to achieve quality service goals and staff development plans.
  • Promote a safe, secure and functional environment for Credit Union members and employees.
  • Ensure availability, security and privacy of cash and negotiable items to provide member service and protect Credit Union assets.
  • Ensure that member and Credit Union information is treated with the utmost confidentiality and security to support the Credit Union’s core purpose of being 'our members’ trusted partner'.
  • Uphold the Credit Union’s compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), which includes compliance with the Customer Identification Program and anti-money laundering policies and procedures.
  • Report unusual or suspicious activity in writing to the Legal and Compliance Department.
  • Recommend and implement department improvements for efficiency, branch consistency, and cost effectiveness.
  • Manage branch-related risks, making sound decisions in a manner that provides maximum service value to members and minimal risk to the Credit Union.
  • Provide training and ensure adherence to internal controls, procedures and security guidelines to minimize risk to the Credit Union and its employees.
  • Plan and contribute to the budget process, recommend staff and department additions and focus on maintaining department expenses within the approved budget limits.
  • Complete annual BSA and OFAC training.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with all SLFCU stakeholders, exhibiting the Credit Union’s core values to enhance membership growth and loyalty.
  • Collaborates with Retail Leaders to build a growth culture focused on exceeding the needs of our members, create and implement internal growth plans, track progress of activities.
  • Assist with management of the overall member service and sales process within the branch by providing service and sales coaching and feedback to employees, actively listening to and assessing the needs of the member, explaining the features and benefits of targeted products and services, and offering targeted solutions to meet the member’s needs.
Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union

Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union

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Sunward is a member-owned financial cooperative offering checking, savings, mortgages, auto loans, and investment services to individuals and businesses. It serves through 12 New Mexico branches, one in Livermore, California, and online, with membership open to everyone. As a federally insured credit union (NCUA) and Equal Housing Lender, Sunward emphasizes member relationships and community impact over profits. Its goal is to help members realize their dreams and secure their financial futures, summarized as “Banking Made Better.”

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Founded

1948

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What believers are saying

  • Manages $4.1 billion assets and 150,000 members post-acquisition.
  • Added 15 employees enhancing member support expertise.
  • Opened Rio Grande branch in Albuquerque Old Town early 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Integration failures cause member attrition within 3-6 months.
  • Rebranding alienates Sandia members eroding heritage in 6-12 months.
  • Mountain America competes aggressively in Albuquerque within 12-18 months.

What makes Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union unique

  • Rebranded from Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union to Sunward in 2024.
  • Acquired Mountain America branches on Golf Course Road and Paseo del Norte.
  • Expanded to 15 branches serving Sandia Labs affiliates across NM and CA.

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Company News

PR Newswire
Jun 4th, 2025
Sunward Launches Buy Now, Pay Later Feature To Members, First In New Mexico

Members now get more funds to pay for eligible purchases over timeALBUQUERQUE, N.M., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As more people look to credit unions they know and trust to help navigate their financial needs, Sunward Federal Credit Union (Sunward) announced today that it has added Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) to its suite of online banking products in an effort to meet members' shifting payment preferences.Serving over 165,000 members across 16 locations across the Southwest and in California, Sunward is the first New Mexico-based credit union to launch BNPL for its members

GlobeNewswire
Nov 26th, 2024
Sunward To Finalize Acquisition Of New Mexico Based Business From Mountain America Credit Union After Positive Vote

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunward, formerly known as Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union, and Mountain America Credit Union announced today that after a favorable vote by transitioning Mountain America Credit Union members, the previously announced proposed acquisition is proceeding with a targeted completion in the first quarter of 2025. “We are excited to welcome members and employees from Mountain America Credit Union to Sunward,” said Steph Sherrodd, Sunward President and CEO. “This addition will strengthen our position and ability to deliver on our goal of making banking better in the Southwest, and in New Mexico specifically.” Upon finalization, Sunward will acquire both Mountain America Credit Union branches in Albuquerque, New Mexico – Golf Course Road and Paseo Del Norte Boulevard – increasing Sunward’s total branch footprint to 15 locations. “I am confident that Sunward will be an excellent financial partner for our members,” said Sterling Nielsen, Mountain America Credit Union President and CEO

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