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About the Role:

Manages and oversees a regional team of Commercial loan specialists within Commercial Lending. Responsible for maintaining a high level of commercial loan closing expertise within supported regions; overall operations integrity within department(s); providing closing/technical counsel to Relationship Specialists; manage the monitoring results and remediation of findings within your region; promotes and maintains efficient operations processes designed to achieve the highest levels of customer service.

+ Partners with management across departments in the development and implementation of Bank-wide operating procedures, practices and controls to ensure compliance with bank policies/regulations.

+ Manages a team of Commercial Relationship Specialists. Identifies, hires, motivates and retains top talent.

+ Recommends, formulates and tests continuous process improvements and quality control procedures in concert with loan support services.

+ Appliesthese improvementsrelativeto training and implementation with the goal of streamlining processes and increasing productivity.

+ Conferswith management to coordinate operations and activities.

+ Understands divisional and regional production goals and strategies and provides expertise and recommendations to the business units regarding process, procedures, and best practices in support of production goals.

+ Ensuresproper standards are implementedin order tosafeguard the company assets.

+ Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.

+ Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.

+ Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.

+ May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.

+ Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.

+ Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.

+ Embraces our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice”

+ May perform other duties as assigned.

About** **You:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, a related field, or equivalent work experience.

+ 4-7 years of relevant experience and an in-depth understanding of Commercial C&I and real estate financing, closing, procedures, and compliance regulations.Required

+ Less than 2 yearsof prior management experience managing a team, hiring, and conducting performance evaluations.Preferred

+ Proven ability to effectively manage and develop others.

+ Experience in creating and implementing banking policies, procedures, practices and documentation.

+ Excellent communication and management skills with ability to manage diverse work groups operating from remote locations.

+ Advanced interpersonal, leadership, and management skills. Proven ability to attract, motivate, and retain a high-performing sales team.

+ Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

+ Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups across the Bank operating from remote locations.

+ Demonstrated accountability, dependability, initiative and an ability to effectively prioritize tasks to ensure optimal results.

+ Proven ability to “think outside the box” when solving problems.

+ Proficiency with personal computers and related software packages such as Word and Excel.

+ Ability to train and present to small and large audiences or has the interest in learning to train and present.

**Job Location(s):** Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).

The pay range for this role is $89,000.00 - $130,000.00.

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.

**Primary Location:** Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).

2228 South 78th Street Tacoma WA 98409

Our Benefits:

We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits.

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:

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: http://[email protected]

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia 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 Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.