Growth-Focused Personal Banker: Build Relationships

WaFd Bank; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

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

Job summary

WaFd Bank in Portland, OR seeks a Personal Banker to win new business and deepen consumer deposit and loan relationships while delivering outstanding customer service. You will build foundational sales, service and relationship skills, support branch operations, and help clients navigate WaFd systems and digital channels.

The role emphasizes consultative conversations, product knowledge, and a commitment to WaFd's core values, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or approved equivalent.
• Business related college classes or degree preferred.
• Good math skills, 10-key and keyboarding, standard Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, Teams, PowerBI and Outlook.
• Smartphone and digital channel skills; strong organizational and analytical abilities; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Win new deposit and loan relationships and deepen existing ones.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and build rapport with clients.
• Assist clients with banking needs; open accounts, discuss and refer loans.
• Prospect businesses and communities; promote digital/self-service options.
• Navigate WaFd systems and explain products and services clearly.
• Support branch performance goals through proactive engagement.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer service

Relationship mgmt

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Business courses preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Teams

PowerBI

Outlook

10-key

Keyboarding

Job description

WaFd Bank in Portland, OR seeks a Personal Banker to win new business and deepen consumer deposit and loan relationships while delivering outstanding customer service. You will build foundational sales, service and relationship skills, support branch operations, and help clients navigate WaFd systems and digital channels.

The role emphasizes consultative conversations, product knowledge, and a commitment to WaFd's core values, with opportunities for professional development.