Who We Are

First Fed is a local community bank on an exciting growth trajectory with 16 locations in 5 counties across Washington. We are committed to investing in our amazing team and technologies which enable better service of our customers and communities. In 2021, First Fed was recognized as a Best Workplace by Puget Sound Business Journal and a Best Bank by Forbes, Peninsula Daily News and Bellingham Alive. 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – our diversity makes us stronger. In 2023, we will celebrate our first 100 years of service.

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.

Are you who we are looking for?

• You have 3 years demonstrated success managing financial and sales performance in a Banking environment
• You have the ability to work from the Branch with some travel within your market
• You are passionate about making a difference in customers lives and employees and communities
• You are a self-starter with leadership skills
• You are sales & goal oriented
• You are outgoing & professional
• You are skilled at building and managing relationships
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit and you take ownership
• You are comfortable with outbound business development
• You have a High School Diploma or certified equivalency

The Job

Our Branch Managers are dynamic leaders and are key to our success! They manage and take ownership of all Branch operations, growth, and employees. In addition to managing the Branch team and daily Branch operations, they are active in their markets to support the local communities and develop new relationships. You will thrive in this position if you are passionate about making an impact and want every day to be different. In the Branch Manager position you will be a vital part of the Bank’s growth by driving Branch success through business development and coaching your team to provide the best customer experience. In this position you will continually have opportunities to grow in your own development and get more deeply involved in your community. As a Branch Manager you are the face of your Branch and of the Bank in your market. You get to represent the Bank at local functions and act as spokesperson to everyone you meet. In the Branch Manager role, every person and business in your market is your customer!

Our Branch Managers are also leaders in our local job markets, creating jobs, developing career paths, and empowering and mentoring employees. Our Branch Managers say one of the most rewarding parts of the job is to create and work with such a strong team of people, and to learn and grow together. This is a position where you get the see the results of your work every day, you get to watch your team and your Branch grow and know you were the reason for that growth.

Pay Range

The Branch Manager I position requires two (2) years of leadership experience in a financial institution, including responsibility for sales, lending, depositor activity, operations, and compliance.

• The pay range for the Branch Manager I position is $86,431.49 - $146,933.53
• The typical hiring range for the Branch Manager I is min $86,431.49 - $99,180.13

The Branch Manager II position requires five (5) years of leadership experience in a financial institution, including responsibility for lending, depositor activity, operations, and compliance. A portion of this experience must be at the Branch Manager level.

• The pay range for the Branch Manager II position is $95,074.64 - $161,626.88
• The typical hiring range for the Branch Manager II is min $95,074.64 - $109,098.15

• The incentive plan for this position is the Retail Branch Incentive Plan. It is paid out quarterly based on meeting Branch goals surrounding customer experience, balance growth and DDA accounts.
• Position may be designated as a Assistant Vice President or Vice President officer.
• Employees will be eligible for our benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plans (401k with company match and Employee Stock Ownership Plan), gym membership reimbursement, discounts on our banking products, and more! Additional information on our benefits package can be viewed athttps://www.ourfirstfed.com/careers