Assistant Branch Manager II

More than 135 years ago, we started with core values that never go out of style: listen, learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. These core values shape our culture, and we were recently Great Place to Work Certified because of our outstanding workplace culture and employee experience. As well, our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes named us one of the Best 100 Banks in America for the tenth consecutive year.

With more than $18 billion in assets and 150 branch locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California, we understand our role in the economy and take that responsibility seriously. In addition to offering a source of capital to personal banking clients and businesses of all sizes, we place a high importance on employee volunteerism and donate millions of dollars each year to community organizations.

Leads the day-to-day operations of the branch. Supervise, train, and coach Teller staff. Support the Branch Manager in developing an on going sales performance culture. Effectively assist clients in achieving their financial goals by actively referring Bank products and services. Refer clients to other Bank specialists when applicable. Act in full management capacity in the absence of a Branch Manager.

In this role you'll have the opportunity to

• Oversee processing a variety of routine financial transactions, including check cashing, withdrawals, deposits, and loan payments.
• Responsible for acting as a leader in sales, operations, and client service. Manage the operations of the branch along with the training, mentoring, and coaching of the teller team.
• Assist with operational tasks and ensure they are completed on time. Adhere to policy and procedures to minimize risk and achieve satisfactory internal audit results.
• Assist clients by gaining an understanding of their current and future financial needs by engaging in proactive discussions using the Banner Way process and tools.
• Responsible for presenting tailored solutions that meet the client’s specific financial needs. Refer clients to other lines of business as appropriate. Answer questions and resolve technical problems on client accounts.
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of all operational processes and requirements; meets compliance standards.
• Drive operational efficiency through initiating solutions and/or participating in various bank wide projects targeting such improvement.
• Responsible for complying with, and ensuring staff follows, policies, procedures, security requirements, and government regulations.

Education & Certifications

• H.S. Diploma: required (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• NMLS registration preferred

Experience

• 6 or more years of retail banking experience
• 0 to 2 years of experience in a supervisory/management role leading a project, process or team Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of retail product philosophy, policy, procedures, documentation and systems. Thorough knowledge of all retail products and services. Demonstrated knowledge of all complex accounts, and consumer and QuickStep lending.
• Proven client service, interpersonal, and relationship building skills. Possess effective verbal and written communication skills; proper phone and email etiquette required.
• Possess effective selling, cross selling and referral skills.
• Possess strong mathematical, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrate ability to manage more complex operational issues, including the ability to provide support to other branches in the absence of the Division Operations Manager.
• Experience in a financial sales representative oriented role.

Travel

• Up to 20%

Compensation & Benefits

• Targeted starting salary range (based on experience): $51,989 - $77,984
• Incentive potential
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life insurance
• Paid vacation time, sick time and 11 company paid holidays
• 401k (with up to 4% match)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
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