Branch Manager

Columbia Bank • Clatskanie, OR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Branch Manager leads associates in delivering Breakthrough Client Service and establishing the branch as the bank of choice in the local community. The role is responsible for achieving growth goals by developing new relationships and expanding existing client relationships, and for ensuring the branch operates efficiently and within operational guidelines. The manager leads, coaches, and develops associates while maintaining appropriate staffing levels; manages branch profit and loss, portfolio, growth targets, and expenses; and promotes sound operational practices to achieve satisfactory audit results. The position partners with cross-functional leaders across Retail and the bank to provide client solutions aligned with Retail business strategy. It requires basic knowledge of core products and Columbia's Business/Consumer Financial Review process, and the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with consumers, public figures, businesses, and charitable organizations in the local community. The manager embodies and leads the bank's core values in interactions with associates, customers, and shareholders.

This position acts as a Bank MLO and must comply with applicable consumer protection laws and SAFE Act registration and renewal requirements. Its mortgage activity is limited to open-end transactions, such as home equity lines of credit; it is not authorized to act as a Bank Closed-End MLO. The role is fully onsite at 199 N Nehalem, 1st Floor, Clatskanie, OR 97016. The listed pay range is $75,000–$85,000, with potential performance-based incentive compensation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of previous banking experience, including consumer lending and exposure to business lending origination.
• Extensive knowledge of banking products and services, with business acumen to solve consumer and small business banking challenges.
• Proficiency in consumer lending and prior exposure to business lending.
• Ability to manage deposit and loan portfolios, including less complex consumer and business relationships.
• Membership in local community organizations demonstrating commitment to community leadership.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, banking computer systems, and related software.
• Ability to operate office equipment and perform repetitive movements such as counting cash, typing, and handling documents.
• Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local consumer protection laws governing loan origination, including SAFE Act registration and renewal rules as defined by the bank, if applicable.
• Register as a Bank MLO and comply with SAFE Act requirements.
• Mortgage activity in this role is limited to open-end transactions; the position is not authorized to act as a Bank Closed-End MLO.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree, vocational degree, or technical degree in banking, business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years of banking or retail management experience, including team leadership, coaching, daily supervision, labor law compliance, performance management, hiring, and termination.
• Notary certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead associates in delivering Breakthrough Client Service and establish the branch as the bank of choice in the local community.
• Attain growth goals by developing new client relationships and growing existing relationships.
• Ensure efficient branch operations and compliance with operational guidelines.
• Lead, manage, coach, and develop associate performance while maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Manage branch profit and loss, growth targets, the branch portfolio, and expenses.
• Achieve satisfactory audit results through sound operational practices.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders within Retail and across the bank to provide client solutions aligned with Retail business strategy.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with consumers, public figures, businesses, and charitable organizations in the local community.
• Demonstrate and lead the bank's core values in interactions with associates, customers, and shareholders.
• Act as a Bank MLO for open-end mortgage transactions only and comply with applicable SAFE Act requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive incentive plan with rewards tied to results.
• Professional development through premier banker programs.
• Career growth paths.
• Eligible associates scheduled to work at least 30 hours weekly receive comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions.
• Employee assistance program.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Mental health resources.
• Identity theft protection.
• Legal support.
• Auto and home insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Access to an online discount marketplace.
• Paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays.
• Benefits begin the first day of the month following the date of hire for eligible associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED