Summary:   Manages the lending, retail and operations of the branch office.  Provides assistance to new and established financial institution customers, including cross selling of products and services.  Responsible for the management and oversight of the branch loan portfolio, underwriting, lending compliance, quality assurance, collateral tracking and adherence to policies and procedures.  Assists in providing quality loans for the financial institution by underwriting and evaluating loan applications, preparing, reviewing closing documents and closing qualified loans in a timely manner.   Major Duties & Responsibilities:   Manage all areas of the day-to-da