Relationship Manager

WaFd Bank; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 102,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Bonus programs

Parental leave

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Pre-tax spending plans

Job summary

WaFd Bank is seeking a Relationship Manager in Oregon to develop a business plan that maintains and grows existing client relationships while identifying new opportunities that align with our risk appetite. The role requires proven success in independently winning relationships and negotiating terms with minimal supervision.

You will partner with commercial banking colleagues to deliver credit relationships and service non-credit needs for commercial clients, while adhering to bank policies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; coursework in finance, accounting and real estate analysis.
• Negotiating ability, accuracy, strong organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication; able to work independently or in a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); LaserPro experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a business plan to grow existing relationships and pursue new ones.
• Partner with commercial banking colleagues to deliver credit relationships with guidance.
• Grow and service non-credit needs of commercial clients.
• Adhere to bank policies and regulatory requirements (BSA, Patriot Act, OFAC).

Skills

Negotiating

Verbal & written communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/ accounting / real estate analysis or equivalent

Tools

LaserPro (CFI)

Job description

Min

USD $102,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $154,350.00/Yr.

Job Summary

A Relationship Manager is responsible for developing a business plan to maintain and grow existing relationships and is responsible for developing new relationships that meet our client selectivity and risk appetite.

The Relationship Manager has had proven success in independently winning new relationships (credit and non-credit) and negotiating terms with minimal assistance.

Relationship Managers will be expected to partner with the appropriate commercial banking colleagues (Loan Coordinators, Credit Analysts) to deliver credit relationships with the guidance of Credit Administration, the Senior Relationship Manager, Division Manager or Director.

Relationship Mangers work closely with Treasury Management Officers to grow and service the non-credit needs of commercial clients.

This position will develop and manage commercial relationships which meet established lending and client selectivity requirements and provide maximum profitability to the Bank with a minimum of risk.

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.

WaFd Bank is proud of the high value that we all place on simply being kind when serving our co-workers and clients.

Qualifications

Education/Skills/Training:

• Bachelor's Degree or approved equivalent; completion of courses in finance, accounting and real estate analysis or equivalent training in commercial banking.
• Negotiating experience, accuracy, strong organizational skills, attention to detail and success working with clients with diverse banking needs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Able to work independently with little supervision as well as in a team environment.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, (primarily WORD, PowerPoint and EXCEL); Experience with LaserPro (CFI) desired; Position requires clear and concise verbal and written communication skills including good customer relations skills.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience as a Credit Analyst, Relationship Officer or the equivalent.
• Must have good understanding and working knowledge of commercial lending terminology, loan processing, loan documentation and lending procedures.
• Self-motivated and production-oriented with a desire to grow existing relationships and actively pursue business development.

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

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EEO Statement

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmatively hiring. 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

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Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date

8/12/2026