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Mechanics Bank · 1 week ago

Retail Bank Branch Manager

Seattle, Washington

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$70K/yr - $118K/yr

5+ years exp

Mechanics Bank is currently searching for a full time Retail Banking Branch Manager to join our team at our Wedgewood Branch in Seattle, WA. The Branch Manager is vital in driving the branch towards achieving success across key areas including sales initiatives, consumer and commercial banking management, customer service, operational management, and community involvement.

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Responsibilities

Develops and implements sales strategies to meet sales goals, providing ongoing training, coaching and performance feedback. Achieves targets for commercial and consumer banking products and services

Conducts outside business development efforts to expand the branch’s market presence and customer base

Leads the branch team towards achieving sales goals, providing ongoing training, coaching and performance feedback

Manages and deepens commercial and consumer banking relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and loyalty

Responsible for partnering with commercial lenders and treasury sales teams in a collaborative environment to deliver the best product and services solutions

Offers tailored financial advice by thoroughly understanding client needs and available banking solutions

Continuously assess portfolio performance, initiating strategies for growth and improvement

Ensures compliance with banking regulations and policies, overseeing smooth daily branch operations

Develops and implements a strategic branch plan that considers market potential and aligns with budget and profitability goals

Enhances operational efficiency to improve productivity and minimize costs

May process transactions and account maintenance activities including processing daily transactions, opening a cash drawer, balancing the ATM, Wire Transfers, and/or acting as a back-up for the vault banker. Serves as a resource for complex account servicing needs

Works with staff to generate ways to pleasantly surprise customers, differentiating the bank from competitors

Proactively educates customers on utilizing available access channels

Assists customers with account servicing needs and resolves difficult customer issues with diplomacy

Conducts care and relationship review calls with consumer and business clients to ensure satisfaction

Represents the bank at community and business events, participating actively to enhance the bank’s community relations. Serves as the face of the bank in community and business events, actively sponsoring and participating to strengthen the bank’s community ties

Builds and maintains strong community relationships, leading initiatives that contribute to local development and underscore the bank’s commitment to the community

Qualification

Sales strategiesBusiness developmentBanking regulationsLeadership skillsFinancial products knowledgeAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunity involvementTeam management

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration or related field

Minimum of 5 years in banking with at least 3 years in a leadership role, inclusive of experience in outside sales and business development

In depth knowledge of banking regulations, market trends and a wide array of financial products and services

Successful track record in sales, business development, and managing successful teams

Strong leadership skills with a focus on community involvement and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships

Strong analytical, planning, and decision-making skills

Competency in banking systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Local travel required. Valid driver's license, vehicle, and liability insurance required

Maintenance of internal and professional licenses and certifications specific to this job classification as directed by the Bank

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members

Employer paid Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability benefits

Health Savings Account with employer contribution

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter/Parking Benefit

401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company contribution

529 Education Savings plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Assistance Program

Supplemental Health plans, Voluntary Legal and Identity Theft Services

11 paid holidays, paid Sick days (accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked), up to 25 paid vacation days, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time throughout the calendar year

Free personal checking and savings account; Discounted rates on primary residence loan with $0 origination fees (restrictions apply)