Chief Banking Officer

Our Values

Optimism : We are positive and decisive. We believe the future will be better than the past. Our attitude demonstrates persistence which leads to success.

Initiative : We are self-starters and find innovative solutions. We are courageous, entrepreneurial, and passionate. We take action for good.

Respect : We include individuals from diverse backgrounds and with different perspectives. We are committed to honoring and serving others.

Growth : We learn and adapt so we can continually improve. We believe in personal growth through grit and determination.

Ownership : We are invested in our endeavors. We are accountable and take responsibility for our actions and decisions.

Position Purpose

Manage and direct a fully integrated sales and service culture designed to build long-term, multi-product and service relationships that meet the needs of customers, and which result in the retention of existing relationships and enable growth of new relationships in support of the institution’s deposit, loan and fee income goals, provide oversight of the bank’s lines of business including commercial and consumer / mortgage lending, treasury and consumer deposit products and services delivered through the branch and digital channels. Develop commercial and retail banking strategies and hold bank department leaders accountable for reaching key sales and service goals driven by exceptional customer service. Continually assess departmental operations to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness.

Essential Functions

Executive Leadership : Serve as an integral and active member of the Executive Leadership Team.

• Bring role-specific knowledge and expertise to Executive Team discussions and decisions
• Shape bank-wide strategy in close collaboration with other members of the Executive Team
• Represent the Banking Division in Board meetings and with regulators and auditors
• Contribute to bank-wide strategic leadership decisions, problem solving and First Fed Team motivation

Sales & Service : Manage and direct the bank’s lines of business including commercial, mortgage, consumer lending, treasury and consumer deposit products and services.

Management : Ensure effective ongoing talent acquisition, retention, and management. This includes the assessment of employee skills and creation of development plans designed to ensure a high degree of product knowledge, credit expertise, sales proficiency, and operational excellence. Develop, set and assess specific division goals and diligently provide performance feedback against all applicable goals, objectives and standards, prioritizing individual and group accountability.

Operations : Ensure division-wide operational excellence. Manage and direct personnel to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, regulations, federal and state laws. Continually assess departmental operations to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness.

Community Relations and Communications : Cultivate and maintain a professional image with customers, the general public, management, and other association personnel.

Qualifications / Requirements

Education

Experience

Typically requires :

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Physical Requirements

The work requires the ability to operate office machines and equipment, such as personal computers, printers, copying machines and telephones. The work requires the ability to communicate clearly with customers, coworkers, and others in person and on telephones. Work activities involve a combination of sitting / standing for extended periods.

Pay Range

As a community Bank, we know the power in bringing people together from all walks of life. Our communities are beautiful and strong because of their diversity, and it’s important to us that all of our locations reflect the unique diversity of the places we live and work. We are passionate about hiring the very best talent and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

First Fed invites all qualified interested applicants to apply for our career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our online job search or application tools, please email Human Resources via sierra.stack@ourfirstfed.com or call 360-417-3182. Note : This contact information is reserved solely for job seekers requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the application process. Messages left for other purposes may not receive a response.

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