Branch Leader: Growth & Client Service

Columbia Banking System; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive incentive plan

Premier banker programs

Career progression

Job summary

Columbia Bank in Los Angeles is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a team, deliver breakthrough client service, and establish the branch as the bank of choice in the local community.

You will grow relationships, manage P&L, supervise staff, ensure compliance, and partner with Retail to provide client solutions. Strong lending knowledge and community involvement preferred; on-site role at 110 South Fairfax Ave.

Qualifications

• 3 years of banking experience including consumer lending and exposure to business lending origination.
• 2 years of management experience in banking or retail including team leadership, coaching, daily supervision, labor law compliance, performance management, hiring and termination preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of banking products and services with demonstrated business acumen that enables solving consumer and small business banking challenges.
• Demonstrates proficiency in consumer lending, prior exposure to business lending
• Manage deposit and loan portfolios including less complex consumer and business relationships.
• Membership in local community organizations, demonstrating commitment to community leadership.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task effectively.
• Proficient use of spreadsheets and other banking computer systems and related software, and ability to operate a variety of office equipment and to perform repetitive movements for tasks such as counting cash, typing, and handling documents.
• Complies with all Federal, State, and local consumer protection laws governing loan origination including the SAFE Act and SAFE Act registration and renewal rules as defined by the bank, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver Breakthrough Client Service and grow the branch's client relationships.
• Manage branch P&L, growth targets, and expenses.
• Coach associates and maintain staffing and compliance with policies.
• Ensure audit results through sound operational practices.
• Partner with Retail and cross-functional leaders to provide client solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with consumers, businesses, and community organizations.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Banking product knowledge

Consumer lending

Business lending origination

Labor law compliance

Performance management

Hiring and termination

Financial analysis

Customer relationship management

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor degree in banking or business

Tools

Spreadsheets

Banking software

Job description

Columbia Bank in Los Angeles is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a team, deliver breakthrough client service, and establish the branch as the bank of choice in the local community.

You will grow relationships, manage P&L, supervise staff, ensure compliance, and partner with Retail to provide client solutions. Strong lending knowledge and community involvement preferred; on-site role at 110 South Fairfax Ave.