Branch Leader: Growth, Ops & Community Impact

Columbia Bank; Morro Bay (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Incentive Plan

Professional Development

Career Growth

Job summary

Columbia Bank in Morro Bay, CA is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a team, grow relationships, and drive Breakthrough Client Service in the local community. You will manage staffing, branch operations, and the P&L while ensuring compliance with regulatory and bank policies.

The role requires 3 years banking experience with lending exposure and 2 years of management, with a high school diploma and an associate or bachelor’s preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of previous banking experience, including consumer lending and exposure to business lending origination experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and coach associate performance and development while managing appropriate branch staffing levels.
• Manage branch P&L, achieving growth targets, managing the branch's portfolio, and expenses.
• Achieves consistent satisfactory audit results through sound operational practices.
• Partners with cross-functional leaders to provide client solutions in line with Retail strategy.
• Develops and maintains strong, long-term relationships with consumers, businesses, and community organizations.
• Demonstrates and leads the bank's core values in all interactions.

Skills

People leadership

Coaching

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Spreadsheet skills

Banking systems familiarity

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Banking software systems

Notary certification (preferred)

Job description

Columbia Bank in Morro Bay, CA is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a team, grow relationships, and drive Breakthrough Client Service in the local community. You will manage staffing, branch operations, and the P&L while ensuring compliance with regulatory and bank policies.

The role requires 3 years banking experience with lending exposure and 2 years of management, with a high school diploma and an associate or bachelor’s preferred.