Branch Manager

This key officer-level position is responsible for the management of all aspects of the branch. The role of the Branch Manager is to reflect the corporate values and ethics of WaFd Bank and to exhibit leadership in the following areas: marketing the branch in the community; providing a high quality customer service in building and maintaining productive relationships with new and existing clients, realtors, appraisers, builders, brokers, and title companies; requires becoming registered and maintaining active status with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLSR); originating loans and expanding the client deposit base within the branch geographic area; managing all branch activities; recognizing opportunities and acting upon them to refer clients to other areas of the bank, such as the WaFd Bank Commercial Real Estate, Business Banking and Wholesale Departments, in order to increase bank profitability; providing leadership, direction, and mentoring to branch staff; and providing a safe and secure environment for staff and clients. WaFd Bank is proud of the high value that we all place on simply being kind when serving our co-workers and WaFd Bank clients.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance, or approved equivalent experience in a lending institution. Strong skills in math, typing (45-50wpm), 10-key, and filing. Provides outstanding customer service in accordance with WaFd Bank's quality standard. Successful completion of WaFd Bank assessments. Excellent organizational and communication skills; must be analytical and detail minded. Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word) and internet usage. A valid driver's license, satisfactory transportation and adequate insurance coverage. Prior experience in a supervisory/managerial position; previous work in client relations; prior mortgage loan and savings experience, including familiarity with loan documentation and processing; sales and marketing experience required.

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
• Generous 7% 401(k) employer matching*
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Pre-tax health and dependent-care spending plans

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and/or veteran status, or disability in accordance with Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. WaFd Bank does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. WaFd Bank is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at