Branch Manager

WaFd Bank; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 80,170 - 103,695; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Parental Leave

Stock options

Bonus programs

Job summary

WaFd Bank in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a high‑performing team, drive business development for small businesses, grow deposits and originations, and expand client relationships through cross-selling, while ensuring exceptional customer service and regulatory compliance.

The Branch Manager will reflect WaFd Bank's values and coach staff to meet growth and production goals, manage risk, and maintain operational standards, with a focus on integrity, teamwork and service.

Qualifications

• 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; prior sales or client-relations experience, preferred.
• 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.
• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to be bonded.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development and sales, particularly with small businesses, while growing deposits and originating loans.
• Expand client relationships through cross-selling additional services.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team to achieve growth goals and deliver outstanding customer service.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards.

Skills

Banking knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location & Compensation

Location: US-WA-Kirkland, 13633 100th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033.

Compensation: USD $80,170.00 – $103,695.00 per year.

Job Summary

Want to help strengthen your community's financial health? Looking for an employer that will inspire you and support your career in finance? Your search is over… WaFd Bank is hiring a Branch Manager.

WaFd Bank has been a financial leader for over a century, and now serves consumers and business clients across nine Western states. Our company motto is: Love What You Do…Make A Difference!

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. The Branch Manager is responsible to lead, coach and develop a high-performing team to achieve growth goals, deliver outstanding customer service, and ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards.

Branch Managers Must:

• Reflect the corporate values of WaFd Bank, including integrity, teamwork, ownership, simplicity, discipline and service.
• Conduct themselves in accordance with company ethics standards at all times.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all communication and consistently be kind.
• Meet performance metrics and production goals.
• Coach, motivate, mentor and provide feedback to staff.
• Ensure a consistently high level of customer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Adhere to bank policies and procedures designed to comply with Federal regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act and OFAC regulations.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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; prior sales or client‑relations experience, preferred.
• 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.
• Must have a valid driver's license and the 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

EEO Statement

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 personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military/veteran status, or disability in accordance with Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. 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 class. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 800‑324‑9375.

Posted: 7/17/2026