Branch Manager

WaFd Bank

$80K — $94K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in banking; 2-3 years in a managerial role preferred.
  • Proven success in small business development and growth.
  • Strong understanding of banking regulations and compliance standards.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and digital banking tools.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to be bonded.

Responsibilities

  • Drive business development and sales strategies, particularly targeting small businesses.
  • Grow deposits and originate loans by expanding client relationships.
  • Lead and coach a high-performing team to meet growth and service goals.
  • Ensure compliance with federal regulations, including BSA and OFAC.
  • Deliver outstanding customer service and maintain high satisfaction levels.
  • Conduct training, mentoring, and feedback sessions for staff.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

  • Paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays.
  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Stock options as part of compensation.
  • Bonus programs to reward performance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Life and AD&D insurance.
  • Long-term disability insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • Employee assistance programs for personal support.
  • Pre-tax health and dependent-care spending plans.
Full Job Description
Min

USD $80,170.00/Yr.

Max

USD $94,268.00/Yr.

Job Summary

The Branch Manager is a dynamic, results-oriented leader responsible for the overall performance, growth and success of a WaFd branch. This high-impact role focuses on driving business development and sales, particularly with small businesses, while growing deposits, originating loans, and expanding client relationships through cross-selling additional services. The Branch Manager is responsible to lead, coach and develop a high-performing team to achieve growth goals, deliver outstanding customer service, and ensures compliance with regulatory and operational standards.

Branch Managers must:
  • Reflect the corporate values of WaFd Bank, including integrity, teamwork, ownership, simplicity, discipline and service.
  • Conduct themselves in accordance with company ethics standards at all times.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in all communication and consistently be kind.
  • 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.
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned.


Qualifications

  • 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

At WaFd Bank you get all of these great 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

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Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date

4/22/2026

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