Branch Manager II

WECU is seeking a Branch Manager IIto join our Holly branch located in Bellingham, WA. This position is responsible for leading the Holly team to make a difference in member's lives as defined by WECU's mission and vision. Provides strategic direction and oversees daily operations and responsibilities relating to the efficient operation of the branch to assure that all members are provided quality, professional member service.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contributes to the organization's mission statement and goals by providing the highest quality of service, treating each person professionally - with warmth, courtesy and respect, cross-selling additional services, and making a personal effort to make members feel they belong and are important to the credit union.
• Exercises authority level and decision-making skills to employ sound judgement, protect the credit union's interests, maintain knowledge of and adhere to all standards on internal and external policies and procedures and BSA regulations. Understands and complies with security procedures at all times.
• Monitors and updates operating processes for efficient operation of the branch. Accountable for profitability by way of sales and expense management, analysis, and strategy and service delivery.
• Challenges status quo and embraces new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems; is nimble through changes, supports the end goal, and the process it takes to get there.
• Actively participates in strategic business planning, goal setting and budget process. Mindful of strategic initiatives when making decisions, possesses the knowledge and capability to lead and support areas of responsibility.
• Serves as a mentor to other branch managers and/or temporarily leads an additional branch team due to a manager's extended absence.
• Serves as interim Director, Retail Experience in their absence or unforeseen vacancy.
• Coordinates within and across departmental boundaries to build relationships and achieve production and service goals.
• Facilitates consistent communication, as well as department meetings, to disseminate vision, pertinent information and discuss operations methods and opportunities.
• Ensures staff are well trained and have the support they need to perform their duties; regularly observes and coaches staff to meet the expectations of their role and delivers the highest quality of member service possible. Empowers employees with an amount of autonomy to make decisions.
• Directs sales and service activities to ensure annual employee and department KPI goals are met, including lending and deposit goals, and relationships with current and potential members are maximized to achieve member growth and share of wallet (PPH) goals.
• Leads business development and public service efforts, including calling on area companies and developing relationships within the community.
• Assists Retail Directors with researching and developing new processes and procedures directly applicable to the Retail team and communicates relevant product/service/policy information to staff.
• Leads by example and holds staff accountable, while creating a positive, engaged team who strives to do their best every day.
• Obtains and maintains appointments as a Washington State Notary Public.
• Acts as a STAMP guarantor for the purpose of executing guarantees of signatures.
• Direct responsibility for supervisory functions including hires, hands on training, evaluating, scheduling, terminations, promotions, transfers, policies for department personnel. Conducts all personnel functions in accordance with applicable statutes (e.g., EEO, OSHA, FLSA, etc.)

NOTE: Job descriptions are not intended and should not be construed to be exhausted lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus, three to five years' related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of higher education and experience.
• Relevant training in a credit union, bank or other financial institution preferred or any documented work experience which provides the candidate with equivalent knowledge and/or experience of the above minimum requirements.
• Previous supervisory experience leading a team is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Complete working familiarity with the credit union's computer system, including input and output functions, general ledger account knowledge, balancing daily work, and training personnel in the appropriate usage of the computer system in their assigned tasks.
• A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact.
• Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others.
• Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities, companies and/or individuals becomes necessary.

NOTE: Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.

COMPENSATION:

The salary range for this position is from $81,289 to $114,762 per year.

WECU provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits with premiums for employee coverage paid in full, 401(k) retirement plan with an 8% annual contribution from WECU, bonus plan, two or more weeks of vacation, up to 11 paid holidays, paid life and disability insurance, annual wellness benefit, loan discounts, professional development, and much more.

ABOUT WECU:

WECU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative where members are encouraged to save and borrow responsibly at fair and competitive rates. Headquartered in Bellingham, WA, WECU has over 130,000 members and over $2.3 billion in assets.

It is WECU's mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our members. We strive to treat both members and staff with honesty and integrity and to be a socially responsible part of our community. WECU also endeavors to be an employer of choice.

WECU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications and seek to have the best qualified person in every job. WECU policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.