Personal Banker

WaFd Bank; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 27,152 - 36,754; 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 The Dalles, OR is seeking a Personal Banker to strengthen community financial health and deliver banking solutions. You will build relationships, open accounts, onboard clients, originate loans, and refer to partners to meet needs in a customer-focused role.

We value proactive relationships, community involvement, and strong ethics. Expect opportunities to grow in finance and contribute to community programs while upholding regulatory standards and WaFd’s core values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or approved equivalent.
• Good math skills, 10-key and keyboarding.
• Proficient in Office tools like Excel, Word, Teams, PowerBI and Outlook.
• Well-developed smartphone and digital channel skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to teach clients self-service skills using automated technology.
• Valid driver’s license, transportation, and adequate insurance.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with clients, understand their needs, and provide solutions.
• Open new accounts, onboard new relationships, originate loans and lines, refer to partners.
• Make business development calls to businesses and community organizations.
• Adhere to bank policies and procedures to comply with regulations.
• Reflect WaFd Bank values, and be kind in all interactions.

Skills

Math skills

10-key

Microsoft Office

Phone & digital skills

Communication skills

Self-service tech

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Teams

PowerBI

Outlook

Job description

Min: USD $19.71/Hr.

Max: USD $26.68/Hr.

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 Personal Banker.

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!

We are seeking motivated individuals to assist clients with both personal and business banking solutions that improve their financial health and help them reach their goals. We seek creative individuals who think proactively about building relationships, delivering solutions, and representing WaFd in the communities we serve. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds to make us stronger and ensure our team reflects the diversity of the businesses and communities we serve.

As a personal banker, you will:

• Build rapport with clients, understand their needs, and provide solutions.
• Open new accounts, onboard new relationships, originate loans and lines, refer to partners to help meet additional needs.
• Make out-of-office business development calls to businesses, community organizations, and referral sources.
• 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.
• Reflect the core values and ethics of WaFd Bank, including integrity, teamwork, ownership, simplicity, discipline, and service. In addition, they must be kind.

Qualifications

Education/Skills/Training:

• High school diploma or approved equivalent.
• Good math skills, 10-key and keyboarding.
• Proficient in standard Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, Teams, PowerBI and Outlook.
• Well-developed smart phone and digital channel skills.
• Must have excellent organizational and analytical skills and superior written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate how to use automated technology to teach clients self-service skills.
• Must have valid driver’s license, satisfactory transportation, and adequate insurance coverage.

Experience:

• Prior banking experience, including familiarity with lending, previous work in retail, consumer service delivery, or client relation.

Benefits

At WaFd Bank you get all of these great 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 other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and/or veteran status, or disability in accordance with Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. 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 classes. WaFd Bank is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800.324.9375

EEO Policy Statement - WaFd Bank

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Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date

7/30/2026