Temporary Area Manager

At Meridian, our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. Our Retail Banking Practice:
Our vision is to be recognized as the financial institution that has the most local impact, supported by a purposeful value proposition to our Members.
We have a passion for ensuring we maintain our tradition of exceeding Member expectations and helping them achieve their best lives. We deliver advice-based banking while providing tools that reduce complexity, offering the right information, and motivating our Members to reach their overall financial goals.
Our Retail teams work alongside our partners in Wealth, Small Business, and Mobile Mortgage Specialists to support our Members' holistic financial growth.

As a Branch Manager:
This will include an understanding of branch operations, lending, deposits, investments, wealth, small business and Member Experience.
You will influence and implement the business plans of Meridian in conjunction with the District Vice President (DVP). You will support portfolio growth by promoting Meridian’s profile and expanding our local market share.
You will work alongside and align financial strategies and activities to support Meridian’s internal business partners – Wealth, Small Business, Mobile Mortgage Specialists and approved external partners to ensure valuable delivery of Member centric products/solutions.

Ensures that branch staff receive proper training to demonstrate abilities to sell and cross-sell products and services that meet individual Member needs.
Unleashes the ability of each person through coaching to improve performance, solve problems, and grow careers.
Fosters individual learning and development to align with Meridian core competencies and values while delivering on action plans aligned with Employee Engagement results.
Establishes and maintains efficient recruiting, training, coaching, recognition, and performance standards.

Ensures appropriate focus, integration, and relationship building with business partners in Commercial, Wealth and Small Business within the market.
Builds and maintains strong partner relationships with key corporate support partners.
Cascades communication of the strategic direction & priorities of the organization to branch staff.
Participates in the development and implementation of business plans for the branch.

Maintains all risk controls and audit functions to ensure the branch is aligned with policies and procedures.
Reviews and completes branch activity reports, including staffing, loan and deposit growth, overdrafts, losses, and audits to meet profit and performance objectives.
Sets long and short-term business development objectives with DVP to ensure achievement of growth.
Connects with internal and external partners to meet and exceed business objectives.
Community Experience
Support local community organizations and activities through Business Development and Good Neighbor Program. Planning, preparation and delivery of Meridian hosted Community events.
Works with DVP, surrounding branches and team to facilitate the execution of the Community plan.

At least 5-7 years of retail banking experience, with superior knowledge of all lending and investment products, including mortgage underwriting and credit adjudication experience.
Previous or current leadership experience as a Retail Banking Assistant Branch Manager, or Branch Manager is preferred.
Post-secondary education in Finance or Business Administration or related field.
Mutual Funds License, PFP or CFP designations are all considered assets.
Established network of COI (Centre of Influences) an asset as well.

Effective analytical skills including solid understanding of financial budget analysis, staffing models and scheduling.
Relationship building skills with an ability to effectively partner cross-functionally.
Salary Range: CAD $79,100 – $1,18,700 annually

Compensation for this role is based on a combination of skills, experience, and internal equity. This role is in office at 17 Worthington Avenue, Unit 16 Brampton, ON L7A 2Y7 .

Build the Future of Banking with Us
We see talent as a catalyst for sustainable growth , community impact , and future-readiness . Experience with low/no code tools like the Microsoft Power Platform and generative AI productivity tools like Microsoft Copilot is considered an asset
Data Driven – Leverage data and insights to identify, prioritize and improve member experience and business efficiency.
Paid vacation time, and other time off
Defined contribution pension matching
Financial benefits including free banking, and special rates on mortgages, lines of credits and more
You will also receive the right training, tools and technology needed to delight our Members, with the opportunity to learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top organizations around the world.

Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 360,000 Members. Meridian has more than 75 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 89 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 30B in assets under management, Meridian offers a broad range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2000 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose - helping our members achieve their best life.

Meridian is committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.
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