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Columbia Bank

Regional bank expanding through acquisitions

Assistant Branch Manager

Retail & Commercial BankingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeModesto, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Two years of retail banking experience is required.
  • A customer service background in retail or banking is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to grow sales by developing long-lasting, knowledge-based relationships with clients and offering customized solutions.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including handling difficult customer and associate conversations professionally, transparently, and courteously.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively.
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets, banking computer systems, and related software, and ability to operate office equipment and perform repetitive tasks such as counting cash, typing, and handling documents.
  • Must register as a Bank Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) in compliance with SAFE Act requirements.
  • Must not perform closed-end mortgage loan origination; the MLO role is limited to open-end transactions, such as home equity lines of credit.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Branch Manager to attain branch and Bank goals by ensuring day-to-day operational excellence, supervising and leading Tellers, and providing client service.
  • Process transactions, place clients in appropriate account and loan products, cross-sell bank services, and make referrals to other departments as appropriate.
  • Ensure the branch meets or exceeds operations standards and is responsible for satisfactory audits.
  • Monitor sales and service goals and coach team members to deepen customer relationships using Client and Business Financial Review.
  • Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with consumers and businesses in the local community, providing proactive solutions and problem resolution aligned with the bank’s client service standards.
  • Back up the personal banking team by opening new accounts, receiving loan requests, and gathering credit-related information.
  • Manage, lead, train, and coach Tellers, and potentially oversee personal bankers in collaboration with the Branch Manager.
  • Perform and oversee branch operations tasks, including opening and closing the branch, overdraft monitoring, wire transfers and collections, stop payments, and monitoring branch controls.
  • Act as a Bank MLO for open-end transactions, including home equity lines of credit.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate’s or bachelor’s degree, vocational degree, or technical degree in banking, business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience, is preferred.
  • One year of management or supervisory experience is preferred.
  • One year of consumer and small business lending origination experience is preferred.

About the Company

Columbia Bank

Regional bank expanding through acquisitions

Columbia Banking System operates as a regional bank holding company that grows through acquisitions to serve Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. It provides traditional banking services—checking and savings accounts, mortgages, and commercial and consumer loans—through local branches, online, and mobile channels, with a focus on relationship banking. After merging with Umpqua Holdings, the bank now operates under the Umpqua Bank brand, balancing local community ties with the scale of a larger regional bank. Its goal is to be a reliable regional lender and financial services provider for individuals and businesses while expanding its footprint.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tacoma, WA
Founded
1988

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