Banking Leader

About Company:

More than 130 years ago, we started with core values that never go out of style: listen, learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. Our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes names us one of the Best 100 Banks in America the past eight consecutive years and Newsweek names Banner one of the Most Trustworthy Companies the past four years. With more than $15 billion in assets and over 150 locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California, we understand our role in the economy and take that responsibility seriously. In addition to offering a source of capital to personal banking clients and businesses of all sizes, we place a high importance on employee volunteerism and donate millions of dollars each year to community organizations.

Job Summary of Banking Leader:

As a Banking Leader with Banner Bank you will manage the efficient daily operation of a branch office, including sales, operations, consumer/small business lending, high client service levels, security and safety in accordance with the Bank's objectives. Develop new deposit and loan business. Provide a superior level of client service and promotes the sales and service culture through coaching, guidance and staff motivation. Achieve individual and branch sales goals through new business sales, referrals, and account retention.

Responsibilities of Banking Leader:

• Responsible for providing leadership, training, and supervision. Delegate day-to-day operations to the Branch personnel. Perform duties in the absence of other Branch personnel.
• Responsible for attaining established Bank and branch goals through active participation in the Banner Way Sales Management and Sales Management Systems programs.
• Partner in community activities to increase the Bank's visibility and enhance new and existing business opportunities.
• Responsible for conducting observations and coaching sessions with the sales team on a regular basis in order to help develop new business. Conduct Touch Bases, Huddles, and Skill builders with the sales team.
• Perform outbound business calls on prospects and clients to gain a better understanding of their current and future financial needs.
• Oversee the sales of Consumer and Business Credit cards, Account Analysis, and Treasury Management Services, etc. Sell and setup Merchant Services and handle existing Merchant Services issues.
• Drive the branch to perform at 100% during Bank and Division Sales Campaigns. Conduct branch promotions to build momentum for core account growth.
• Responsible for complying with, and ensuring staff follows, policies, procedures, security requirements, and government regulations.

Qualification of Banking Leader:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Computer Science, or a similar area of study is a prerequisite (a combination of relevant work experience and education may be viewed as an acceptable alternative)
• A minimum of six years of experience in managing and leading bank branches, specifically in operational capacities, is mandatory
• Successful candidates must have a proven track record of at least two years in a supervisory/management capacity, guiding projects, processes, or teams
• Thorough understanding of the core principles that steer retail product philosophy, as well as proficiency in the associated policies, procedures, documentation, and systems. Broad knowledge of the extensive range of retail products and services on offer. Significant expertise in all facets of the consumer lending process.
• Established proficiency in client support, interpersonal prowess, and relationship establishment. Competent in verbal and written interactions, with a strong awareness of correct phone and email etiquette.
• Demonstrate strong selling skills, cross-selling strategies, and referral acumen. Exhibit a track record of success in sales and business growth. Display proficiency in developing and managing financial budgets, along with expertise in MS Word and Excel.
• Exhibit strong mathematical, analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities. Capable of interpreting client credit data and associated financial information.
• Demonstrate ability to train employees in client service, sales, operations, product knowledge, and consumer loans. In-depth knowledge of management and supervisory principles, policies, and legal requirements. Demonstrated leadership, team building, and management skills.
• Acquaintance with the legal landscape surrounding banking at state and federal levels is important.
• Stay within the 20% travel threshold

Benefits of Banking Leader:

• Incentive potential.
• Comprehensive employee benefit offerings, which include medical insurance, dental coverage, vision benefits, long-term disability support, short-term disability provisions, and life insurance policies.
• Paid time off for vacations, illness, and 11 designated company holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Banner Bank upholds a commitment to fostering a diverse work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be assessed solely on their qualifications without regard to factors like race, color, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. Marital status, age, disability, and veteran status will not influence the selection process at Banner Bank.

Banner Bank's stance is that unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms for job postings are not accepted. Resumes shared by a third-party agency without a written and signed agreement will be considered the exclusive property of the bank. There are no fees paid for hiring candidates through unsolicited agency or search firm referrals.