Find & Apply For Banking Branch Manager Jobs in Santa Monica, California

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Branch Operations professional for a direct hire opportunity in Santa Monica, CA within the banking and consumer lending industry. This role is ideal for a banking operations leader who enjoys supporting branch teams, improving daily workflow, maintaining compliance standards, and delivering a strong client experience. The Branch Operations role offers the opportunity to be a key resource for staff, clients, and leadership. The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on leadership style, strong operational judgment, and the ability to coach team members in a fast-paced branch environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who values teamwork, accountability, service excellence, and a stable career path in banking operations. Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, training, coaching, and day-to-day support to branch staff.
• Manage staff scheduling to support branch coverage, service quality, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee branch operations functions, including file maintenance, overdraft reporting, account dispute resolution, and operational follow-up.
• Maintain compliance with banking policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and internal controls.
• Handle escalated client concerns professionally while supporting positive client relationships.
• Partner with team members and leadership to improve processes, reinforce standards, and support branch performance. Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation:

  $24 to $38 per hour.
• Employment type: Direct hire.

• Location:

  Santa Monica, CA. Required Qualifications and Skills
• Lead daily branch operations and support operational accuracy across key banking functions.
• Manage staff scheduling, coaching, training, and team support.
• Oversee account dispute resolution, file maintenance, overdraft reporting, and escalated client concerns.
• Maintain compliance with current banking policies, procedures, and operating standards.
• 6 to 10 years of experience in banking operations, branch operations, or a related financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of branch procedures, account maintenance, compliance requirements, and client service standards.
• Experience supporting, coaching, or leading branch staff in a banking or consumer lending setting.
• Ability to resolve operational issues, account disputes, and escalated client concerns with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage schedules, priorities, deadlines, and daily branch workflow.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and customer service skills. Preferred Qualifications
• Prior experience in store or branch management within banking, credit union, consumer lending, or financial services.
• Familiarity with overdraft reporting, file maintenance procedures, and operational risk controls.
• Experience training team members on banking policies, compliance standards, and client service best practices.

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