Branch Manager

Columbia Bank•Portland, OR

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for leading a team of associates in the delivery of Breakthrough Client Service and establishing the branch as the bank of choice in the local community. Responsible for attaining established growth goals by developing new relationships and growing existing client relationships. Ensures branch operates efficiently and within operational guidelines at all times. Lead, manage and coach associate performance and development while managing appropriate branch staffing levels. Responsible for branch P&L, achieving growth targets, managing the branch's portfolio, and carefully managing the branch's expenses. Achieves consistent satisfactory audit results through sound operational practices. Partners closely with cross-functional leaders within Retail and across the bank to provide meaningful client solutions in line with Retail business strategy. Demonstrates basic knowledge of core products and Columbia's Business/Consumer Financial Review process. Develops and maintains strong, long-term relationships with consumers, public figures, businesses, and charitable organizations in local community. Embodies and leads the core values of the bank every day in interactions with associates, customers, and shareholders.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
3 years of previous banking experience, including consumer lending and exposure to business lending origination experience
Extensive knowledge of banking products and services with demonstrated business acumen that enables solving consumer and small business banking challenges
Demonstrates proficiency in consumer lending, prior exposure to business lending
Manage deposit and loan portfolios including less complex consumer and business relationships
Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task effectively
Proficient use of spreadsheets and other banking computer systems and related software
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment and to perform repetitive movements for tasks such as counting cash, typing, and handling documents
Complies with all Federal, State, and local consumer protection laws governing loan origination including the SAFE Act and SAFE Act registration and renewal rules as defined by the bank, if applicable
Must act as a Bank MLO (Mortgage Loan Originator) for open-end transactions (i.e., home equity lines of credit) only
Must register as an MLO complying with the SAFE Act requirements

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s, Vocational, or Technical Degree in banking, business, or related field or equivalent work experience
2 years of management experience in banking or retail including team leadership, coaching, daily supervision, labor law compliance, performance management, hiring and termination
Membership in local community organizations, demonstrating commitment to community leadership
Notary certification

Responsibilities

Leading a team of associates in the delivery of Breakthrough Client Service
Establishing the branch as the bank of choice in the local community
Attaining established growth goals by developing new relationships and growing existing client relationships
Ensuring branch operates efficiently and within operational guidelines
Leading, managing, and coaching associate performance and development
Managing appropriate branch staffing levels
Managing branch P&L, achieving growth targets, managing the branch's portfolio, and carefully managing branch expenses
Achieving consistent satisfactory audit results through sound operational practices
Partnering closely with cross-functional leaders within Retail and across the bank to provide meaningful client solutions
Developing and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with consumers, public figures, businesses, and charitable organizations in the local community
Embodying and leading the core values of the bank