At Manasquan Bank, our people are at the core of everything we do and we believe they are fundamental to our success. We fully invest in each and every employee, so they are better equipped and motivated to engage with our clients, whether it is face to face in our branches or digitally through our website. Join Manasquan Bank and help us in our longstanding commitment of providing exceptional and personalized service to our valued clients.
Wall Township
Manasquan Bank is looking for a SUCCESSION CANDIDATE to partner with our current Controller and succeed into the role upon the incumbent’s retirement from the organization.
Oversee the Accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives. Establishes, coordinates, and maintains an accounting system that properly reflects the financial position of the Bank. Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of internal, external, and regulatory financial reporting. Reliable, dependable and maintains a high degree of flexibility. Relies on operational and strategic experience to plan and accomplish tasks. Performs a variety of high level and analytical tasks on an independent basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
Wall Township
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures analyze new credit requests, renewals and loan reviews assigned by the Credit Manager. Develop and analyze credit information for CRE, C&I, construction and small business loans, prepare credit presentations for loan officers, loan committee and board. Prepares regulatory reporting information with regard to loans, orders proper documentation and searches and supports lenders with the analysis and administration of loans.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Perform detailed financial analysis on business entities and interprets the financial information based on financial statements, tax returns and company prepared documents.
· Accounting, financing, traditional cash flow, UCA and property analysis knowledge.
· Perform credit, personal financial statement and personal cash flow analysis on individuals and guarantors in order to determine financial strength and credit enhancements based on financial statements, tax returns and reports.
· Prepare credit presentations for new approvals, renewals and reviews based upon financial analysis for presentations to loan officers, loan committee and board.
· Assist with presentations of loans to loan committee and board.
· Prepare and maintain accurate loan records, regulatory reporting information and necessary searches.
· Recommend specific loan structures to enhance credit quality.
· Accompany lenders on customer site visits and customer interviews.
· Maintain accurate knowledge of MB credit, practices and regulatory policies to assist bank in compliance.
SPECIFICATIONS / QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent work background and experience.
· Minimum one year credit analysis or equivalent financial analysis experience required.
· Strong analytical skills including the ability to read and assess individual and company financial statements, tax returns, cash flow, industry and competitive analysis and projections.
· Strong background in commercial and small business underwriting and lending.
· Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to complete assignments in a timely manner with minimal direction.
· Strong written and verbal skills
· Strong problem recognition and resolution skills
· Ability to work independently and within a team
· Working knowledge of all commercial products and services.
· Assist in monitoring construction loans.
· Proficient in various spreadsheet and Word processing applications
Wall Township
Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the facilities maintenance function, including the maintenance of all Bank properties, negotiating vendor service contracts, coordinating remodeling jobs, obtaining contractor bids. Directs the activities of contractors and vendors in providing such services. Confers with department heads to coordinate remodeling projects and develops strategies to perform the work as efficiently as possible. Maintains regular contact with vendors and service representatives when reviewing work performed and reporting malfunctioning equipment.
Metuchen
Provide personalized banking services ensuring the highest level of quality service is provided to current and prospective customers. Responsible for a variety of duties which include supervising the Universal Banker I and II operations, has responsibility for a portion of the branch operations and duties relating to the opening and processing of new accounts; establishing and maintaining customer relationships; assess customer needs and effectively sell appropriate bank products and services. Other responsibilities includes providing training to Universal Banking and Teller staff, conduct quarterly performance appraisals and the accurate processing of routine financial transactions for banking customers, preparing and maintaining various reports, records and files while ensuring operational integrity. If currently registered with NMLS# accepting loan applications and closing loans, provide notary services, signature guarantee and perform supervisory over-rides for UB and/or Teller transactions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Foster a relationship banking environment by successfully assessing customer needs and recommending/advising appropriate bank products and services.
· Opening new accounts business and personal and performing maintenance on existing accounts as requested, following established Bank policies and procedures, motivate UB I and UB II to meet/exceed performance goals.
· Provide personalized banking services to current and prospective customers, consistently seeking to expand customer satisfaction and retention and provide the highest level quality customer service.
· Facilitate customer satisfaction and retention by successfully researching and resolving customer issues and inquiries.
· Provide first level supervision to the Universal Bankers and Tellers ensuring that customers are serviced quickly and efficiently.
· Provide on-going coaching, counseling and UB/Teller development. Administer training as necessary and completion of quarterly performance standard measurement reports.
· Assist in locating cash differences, ensure minimum proving differences and controllable losses. Escalate matters to Retail Branch Management for further attention.
· Participate in the corrective action process for UB(s) and Tellers.
· Interview new UB and Teller candidates with the Retail Branch Manager.
· Responsible for maintaining set branch cash limit, at or below limit.
· Responsible for ensuring UB and Teller cash drawer limits are maintained and not over limit.
· Responsible for proper use of the reserve cash vault.
· Prove daily journal transactions.
· Perform teller duties, including advanced and complex transactions, handling special requests and investigating discrepancies in accordance with Bank policies and procedures ensuring customers are serviced quickly and efficiently.
· Ensure all duties and responsibilities are performed in accordance with established Bank Regulations, policies and procedures including the Banks standard operating and security procedures are being adhered to with operational/security integrity.
· Adhere to privacy and confidentiality policies when assisting customers in obtaining any account information.
· If currently registered with NMLS# assist prospective borrowers; act as main point of contact for customers with the completion of loan applications, closing loans and prepare account loans.
· Appropriately order and maintain vault cash. Prove vault cash daily. Assist with Armored Truck service ensuring standard operating and security procedures. Prepare cash in and out shipments.
· Prove daily journal transactions.
· Initiate and confirm wire transfers within policy guidelines.
· Reconcile ATM daily and assure proper equipment operation.
· Available to travel within the branch network as needed to ensure adequate branch coverage.
· Reconcile coin machine daily, ability to change coin bags, maintain cleanliness to ensure proper equipment operation.
· Daily use of Cash Recycler to include maintenance as needed and proof as designated.
· Other duties assigned by Retail Bank management.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
· Exceptional inter-personal and customer service skills.
· Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, listening.
· Strong basic math skills.
· Working knowledge of banking software and/or ability to be trained and quickly learn.
· Working knowledge of bank products and services and/or ability to be trained and quickly learn.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
· High School Diploma or equivalent.
· 5+ years customer service experience in a banking or financial institution environment.
· Prior experience in a supervisory capacity.
· Prior teller experience required.
Wall Township
This position is responsible for the maintenance and effective servicing/reviewing of the assigned commercial portfolio(s). Maintenance and servicing shall include new loan requests, renewals and reviews for customers within the assigned portfolio(s). The individual shall provide support to loan officers ensuring that customers are receiving service consistent with MB. Working in conjunction with loan officers the individual is key in performing proper maintenance with regard to MB credit policies and procedures in order to attain growth, reduce losses and improve overall customer satisfaction.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
· Maintain and manage assigned commercial loan portfolio(s) with respect to the preparation of loan renewals, reviews and new loan requests from within the assigned portfolio.
· Accurately maintain ticklers system with respect to updated financial information and loan covenant testing.
· Perform detailed financial analysis on business entities and interpret financial information based upon supplied financial statements, tax returns and company prepared documents.
· Perform credit, personal financial statement and personal cash flow analysis on individual and guarantors in order to determine financial strength and credit enhancements based on financial statements, tax returns and reports.
· Accurately maintain loan risk ratings for loans within the assigned portfolio(s) in accordance with the bank’s policy and procedures.
· Inform appropriate loan officer, credit manager, and credit officer of potential risks associated with loan reviews and follow up to ensure compliance.
· Accompany lenders on customer site visits and customer interviews.
· Maintain accurate knowledge of MB credit, practices and regulatory policies to assist bank in compliance.
· Maintain and update watch list credits in the portolio(s).
· Assist lenders with customer contact, loan requests within the portfolio and the closing process.
SPECIFICATIONS / QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent work background and experience.
· Minimum of three years commercial lending or related experience.
· Strong analytical skills including the ability to read and assess individual and company financial statements, tax returns, cash flow, industry and competitive analysis and projections.
· Strong background in commercial and small business underwriting and lending.
· Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to complete assignments in a timely manner with minimal direction.
· Strong written and verbal skills
· Strong problem recognition and resolution skills
· Ability to work independently and within a team
· Working knowledge of all commercial products and services.
· Proficient in various spreadsheet and Word processing applications
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Nicole “Nikki” Geran, Portfolio Manager II
Prior to joining Manasquan Bank, Nicole “Nikki” Geran graduated from Kean University in 2015 where she earned a B.S. in Finance. Upon graduating, Nikki began her career in the banking industry first as a Personal Banker then as a Commercial Real Estate Analyst. In 2018, Nikki officially joined Manasquan Bank as a Credit Analyst in the Commercial Lending Department. Based on her continued personal and professional development and commitment to providing exceptional client service, she was later promoted to Senior Credit Analyst, Portfolio Manager, and again in 2020, to a Portfolio Manager II.
Becoming a part of the Manasquan Bank team was one of Nikki’s aspirations, she explains, “Manasquan Bank is like no other bank. They are known for their accessibility and community engagement and I am thankful to work for an organization that takes pride in helping individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals. For example, throughout the pandemic, we helped local businesses with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, a program designed to provide essential financial relief to those who need it most.”
In 2020, Nikki was the proud recipient of the NJ Bankers Rising Star Award, an award that recognizes bankers under 40 for their positive impact on their bank, clients, and communities. She is a founding member of the Bank’s New Wave Advisory Panel, taking part in many initiatives that include enhancements to product and service offerings, workplace and employee benefits, and improving operational processes. Nikki is also currently enrolled in the Bank’s Leadership Synergy Journey Program, a strategic initiative designed to develop upcoming leaders by expanding their leadership and communication skills.
Nikki enjoys activities with her two dogs, Kobi and Mo and spending time with her family. In the summer, her favorite past times are driving jet skis and swimming with her husband, Greg.
Employees at Manasquan Bank are proud to be a part of an organization that helps their employees develop valuable skills needed to advance their careers and shape the future success of the Bank. Our family-like culture brings teams together where colleagues collaborate and are empowered to make decisions. From day one, we have been driven to always do the right thing which is reflected in our employees’ work and is the driving force behind the friendly, personalized experience that we seek to create for every client. We strive to not only serve our clients, but also serve our community, making it a better place for all of us to live, work and play.
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Engagement
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Innovation
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“Manasquan Bank’s workplace culture is the driving force behind the friendly, local experience we seek to create for every customer, To not only be included, but also ranked highly, among NJ’s top employers is a testament to how special our team truly is. It is of deep importance to us that our 160 team members and counting feel motivated, inspired and connected in Manasquan Bank’s mission of serving our local residents and communities.”
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