Branch Manager

About the role

Want to help strengthen your community's financial health? Looking for an employer that will inspire you and support your career in finance? Your search is over. WaFd Bank is hiring a Branch Manager.

WaFd Bank has been a financial leader for over a century, and now serves consumers and business clients across nine Western states. Our company motto is Love What You Do...Make A Difference!

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team to achieve growth goals and deliver outstanding customer service.
• Drive business development and sales, particularly with small businesses, while growing deposits, originating loans, and expanding client relationships through cross-selling additional services.
• Meet performance metrics and production goals.
• Coach, motivate, mentor, and provide feedback to staff.
• Ensure a consistently high level of customer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Adhere to bank policies and procedures designed to comply with Federal regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, and OFAC regulations.
• Reflect the corporate values of WaFd Bank, including integrity, teamwork, ownership, simplicity, discipline, and service.
• Conduct yourself in accordance with company ethics standards at all times.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all communication and consistently be kind.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years in banking, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or managerial role; prior sales or client relations experience preferred.
• Proven success in small business development, deposit/loan growth, and cross-selling.
• Strong knowledge of banking regulations, compliance, and operational procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), keyboarding, and digital banking tools.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to be bonded.

Benefits

• Paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Health insurance
• Stock options
• Bonus programs
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Pre-tax health and dependent-care spending plans