Branch Manager

About the role

The Branch Manager position at WaFd Bank is a high-impact role focused on driving business development and sales, particularly with small businesses, while growing deposits, originating loans, and expanding client relationships through cross-selling additional services.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development and sales, particularly with small businesses
• Grow deposits, originate loans, and expand client relationships through cross-selling additional services
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team to achieve growth goals
• Deliver outstanding customer service and ensure consistent high levels of customer satisfaction
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards
• Coach, motivate, mentor, and provide feedback to staff
• Reflect WaFd Bank's corporate values of integrity, teamwork, ownership, simplicity, discipline, and service

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
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be bonded

Qualifications

• Must 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

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of banking regulations and compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital banking tools

Benefits

WaFd Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health insurance, stock options, bonuses, a 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, and more.