Assistant Branch Manager

Assistant Branch Manager Retail Banking Group Los Angeles, California **Description** **About Us:** At Umpqua, we create a great place to work by offering a unique brand of relationship banking and fostering a culture where associates thrive. We are dedicated to supporting our customers and communities, and we can only achieve this through the dedication of ourassociates. We value Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships, and we are eager to meet candidates who embody these core values. We are always on the lookout for results-focused individuals who can think independently, work collaboratively, and support our broader purpose. Think of us as financial partners, because at Umpqua, we believe the best way forward is together. Together for people. Together for business. Together for better. **About the Role:** This position works closely with the Branch Manager to attain branch and Bank goals by ensuring day to day operational excellence in the branch, supervising and leading the Client Service Specialists, and by providing Breakthrough Client Service. The ABM also processes transactions, places clients in appropriate account and loan products, cross-sells other bank services and makes referrals to other departments as appropriate. + Ensures the branch meets or exceeds operations standards at all times. Responsible for satisfactory audits. + Monitor sales and service goals, and coach 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 local community and consistently provides proactive solutions and problem resolutions in alignment with the bank's Breakthrough Client Service Standards. + Acts as back up to personal banking team to open new accounts, receive loan requests and gather credit-related information. + Manage, lead, train, and coach client service specialists. May also oversee personal bankers in collaboration with Branch Manager. + Process and oversee technical tasks such as opening and closing of the branch, overdraft monitoring, wire transfers and collections, stop payments, and monitoring branch controls. + Frequently services complex accounts. + May back up new account openings. + May back up client service specialist line when needed. + May engage in business development activities in local community. + All employees are responsible for internal controls in the performance of their assigned duties. Internal control responsibilities are established in various policies, procedures, and documents, including the Code of Conduct. **About You:** + High School Diploma or GED, required. + Associate's or Bachelor's, Vocational, or Technical Degree in banking, business, or related field or equivalent work experience preferred. + 2 year of retail banking experience required. + 1 year of management or supervisory experience preferred. + 1 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. + Proven ability to make sound business decisions. + 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. + Effective training and mentoring skills. + Ability to think critically to anticipate downstream impacts of decisions. + 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, which is defined as any position designated to perform the activities of a Bank MLO for closed-end transactions, and therefore this position is limited to acting as a Bank MLO for open-end transactions (i.e., home equity lines of credit) only. **Be a part of a bank that invests in you!** + Competitive Incentive Plan: Earn rewards that match your efforts. + Professional Development: Grow your skills with our tailored premier banker programs. + Career Growth: Clear paths to achieve your professional goals. **Job Location(s):** Ability to work fully onsite at posted location. 3000 Crenshaw Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90016 **Our Benefits:** We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is$25 to $30, and 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. 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. **Our Commitment to Diversity:** Umpqua 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: [email protected] . **To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:** Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Umpqua Bank. Umpqua Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Umpqua Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Umpqua Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.