Branch Banking Manager

Heritage Bank has an exciting opportunity to join our organization!

At Heritage Bank we are committed to delivering exceptional financial services to our customers. The Northwest Ave/Bellingham Branch is seeking a Branch Relationship Manager
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The branch relationship manager is responsible for the overall profitability and goal achievement of assigned branch by directing and executing sales and business development activities, meeting operational objectives, managing employee development and engagement through consistent coaching and performance management in accordance with the Heritage Bank Mission, Vision, and Values.

This position is also responsible for building the Bank’s presence in the communities served by the branch through prospecting and relationship development as well as active community involvement.

This position is full-time; 40 hours per week. Typical schedule Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fully on-site in Bellingham, WA.

Base Salary Range: $80,168.40 - $94,742.00 - $ annual

• Lead and manage a retail branch to ensure that established production goals for deposits, fee income, loan production and other corporate goals, as assigned, are met or exceeded and customer service in the branch is conducted in accordance with the Heritage Bank Service Standards.
• Lead and manage sales for the branch including mentoring and training branch staff in using standard relationship selling techniques to grow existing relationships and gain new customer relationships. Proactively execute and lead business development efforts. Build and maintain professional working relationships with all lines of business to ensure customer relationship building is taking place through cross selling efforts and referrals.
• Develop, implement and monitor the annual and quarterly business plans, including sales goals, income, and expense strategies to ensure maximum profitability for the branch. Provide leadership in communicating the bank’s overall strategy.
• Actively lead and train staff to ensure branch consistently adheres to all regulatory compliance standards, internal operational and credit controls and follows all operating policies and procedures. Ensure audit, security and compliance issues and/or concerns are addressed and resolved in a timely manner. Act as a liaison between branch and support departments.
• Develop skills of staff through goal-setting, coaching, problem resolution, delegation, training, counseling, and performance management.
• Resolve escalated customer questions and/or concerns in a timely manner to maintain optimal branch performance in service quality, accuracy, efficiency, and manage risk prudently. Make and approve policy and procedure exceptions within assigned limits.
• Work collaboratively with Retail Management and Human Resources to recommend staffing levels and approve personnel actions such as hiring, terminations, promotions, transfers, timely performance reviews and salary increases, in accordance with legal and acceptable Bank personnel practices.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of all Bank’s products and services. Ensure successful implementation of marketing and promotional programs in the branch. Take leadership in rolling out new products and services.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of operational policies and procedures and thorough knowledge of federal and state laws/regulations pertaining to compliance, branch operations and consumer and small business lending.
• Represent the Bank in the local community through involvement in professional organizations, activities, and by attending civic and community group meetings and events.
• Monitor the physical appearance and condition of the branch and report needed improvements to the Facilities Department.
• Assist as back up for CSA and FSA positions, as needed.
• Maintain proficient knowledge of, and ensures bank activities are performed in compliance with, all state and federal banking laws and regulations applicable to areas of responsibility.
• Ensure Bank activities are performed in compliance with the Bank’s Policies and Standards, in partnership with Enterprise Risk Management and…