Assistant Branch Manager

About the Role

• Entry-level financial services position with a clear path to management.
• Part of a growing financial services company.
• This position is 100% onsite.

About Republic Finance

• Provides consumer loans, flexible lending options, and customer service.
• Serves over 300,000 customers in more than 250 communities.
• Core Values: Our Team, Our Customers, and Our Performance.
• Engaged in philanthropic efforts and community support.
• Offers a clear career path and growth opportunities.
• Supportive culture focused on continuous improvement.

A Day in the Life of an Assistant Branch Manager (ABM)

• Participate in an 18 - 24 month on-the-job paid training program covering branch operations and management.
• Assist customers in meeting their financial goals.
• Originate new loan business by contacting current and potential customers.
• Understand customer needs to recommend consumer loan and voluntary product solutions.
• Educate customers on consumer lending services, credit improvement, and debt consolidation.
• Guide customers through the loan application process.
• Make payment reminder calls as needed.
• Evaluate loan applications.
• Perform risk analysis.
• Make credit decisions.
• Administer loan closings.
• Process insurance claims.
• Assist the Branch Manager with recruiting and training.
• Develop and implement plans to meet sales goals.
• Promote core values and ensure an outstanding customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Helping customers meet their financial goals.
• Originating new loan business.
• Educating customers on lending services.
• Managing the loan application process.
• Handling branch operational tasks including loan evaluation, risk analysis, credit decisions, closings, and insurance claims.
• Assisting with branch management duties related to sales, recruitment, and training.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.
• Satisfactory driving record.
• Must meet acceptable standards for criminal background history and credit history.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to meet eligibility requirements for insurance licensing.
• Willingness and ability to relocate for promotion into a Branch Manager role.
• Full relocation package is provided for moves more than 50 miles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Ideal majors include Business, Finance, Sales or related field.
• 1 year or more of customer-facing sales experience (e.g., retail sales, goal-oriented, incentive-based) is preferred but not required.
• Professional demeanor.
• Positive attitude.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong customer relations skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as a team member.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to successfully navigate priorities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $45,000 per year (paid hourly).
• Uncapped monthly bonus, averaging $8,000 annually.
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with employer contribution.
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start + 1 additional personal day.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match after one year.
• Company provided Life Insurance & Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning's library of 10,000+ professional development courses.
• Employee of the Month Program.
• Philanthropic support for multiple charities.
• Regular bonuses.
• Relocation assistance.
• Internal promotions.