Assistant Branch Manager

About the Role

Ensures the branch meets or exceeds operations standards at all times. Responsible for satisfactory audits. Monitors sales and service goals and coaches other team members to deepen customer relationships using Client and Business Financial Review. Develops and maintains strong, long‑term relationships with consumers and businesses in the local community and consistently provides proactive solutions and problem resolutions in alignment with the bank’s Breakthrough Client Service Standards.

Acts as a backup to the personal banking team to open new accounts, receive loan requests, and gather credit‑related information. Manages, leads, trains, and coaches tellers. May also oversee personal bankers in collaboration with the Branch Manager. Processes and oversees technical tasks such as opening and closing of the branch, overdraft monitoring, wire transfers and collections, stop payments, and monitoring branch controls.

High School Diploma or GED, required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s, Vocational, or Technical Degree in banking, business, or a related field or equivalent work experience preferred. Two years of retail banking experience required. One year of management or supervisory experience preferred. One year of consumer and small business lending origination experience preferred. Customer service background in retail or banking. Demonstrated ability to grow sales by developing long‑lasting, knowledge‑based relationships with clients and offering customized solutions.

Demonstrated leadership skills such as handling difficult customer and associate conversations in a professional, transparent, and courteous manner. Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi‑task effectively. Proficient use of spreadsheets and other banking computer systems and related software, and ability to operate a variety of office equipment and to perform repetitive movements for tasks such as counting cash, typing, and handling documents.

This position requires you to act as a Bank MLO, which is defined as an individual authorized by the bank to take mortgage loan applications, offer a mortgage, arrange a mortgage, assist a consumer in obtaining or applying to obtain a mortgage, negotiate a mortgage, otherwise obtain or make a mortgage for another person, represent to the public (through advertising or other means of communication) that such person can or will perform any of these activities, or refer a consumer to a loan originator (

Note:

Except those employees of the bank who do not discuss particular credit terms available and do not refer the consumer, based on the employee’s assessment of the consumer’s financial characteristics to a particular Bank MLO) for compensation or gain. All MLOs will be required to register as an MLO complying with the SAFE Act requirements. This position is not authorized to act as a Bank Closed‑End MLO and is limited to acting as a Bank MLO for open‑end transactions (i.e., home equity lines of credit) only.

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The pay range for this role is $25.00 - $32.00 per hour. The pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non‑discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation, and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s). 278 Central Way, Kirkland, WA 98033.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)‑retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays.

Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Columbia Bank is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: