Branch Manager (Bilingual Cantonese and Mandarin Language Preferred)

WAFD Bank
Seattle, WA
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

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.

What You Will Do

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.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a proven success in small business development, deposit/loan growth, and cross-selling, with excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to be bonded

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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