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Job Description Summary: Manages the day-to-day operations of the branch and supervises staff. Ensures branch runs smoothly and efficiently. Assists customers with problems or unusual transactions and cross sells the Bank’s products and services. Promotes the expansion of existing business relationships and develops new business. Maintains a current knowledge of the industry and the Bank’s policies and procedures. Keeps staff and Branch Manager current with any changes. Trains new employees, organizes branch meetings and prepares various required reports and data. Assumes the duties of the Branch Manager in his/her absence. Job Responsibilities: • Oversees the day-to-day activities of the branch in the capacity of a working supervisor. Ensures branch is adequately staffed through efficient scheduling. Trains new employees and keeps all employees current with policies and procedures and new regulations affecting the Bank. Assists employees with transactions, proving teller unit and policies and procedures. Evaluates employee performance and may conduct performance appraisals. Keeps Branch Manager up to date on employee scheduling and performance. Resolves any unusual problems that may occur or defers to Branch Manager. Makes independent decisions on overdrafts and uncollected items within credit limits., • Works with customers on unusual complex transactions. Maintains a current awareness of the Bank’s products and services and cross sells Bank’s products and services when appropriate. Maintains a leading role in managing internal branch sales. Works with existing business customer base to expand business relationships and potential new clients to develop new business. Assists customers and employees when situations require management intervention. Performs the duties of a Customer Service Representative, including opening accounts, bonds, retirement accounts, annuities, insurance sales and loan processing., • Maintains current knowledge of laws and regulations affecting branch operations. Stays current with the Bank’s policies and procedures. Keeps staff informed of new products and services. Communicates all relevant information to branch personnel and trains new procedures. Ensures implementation of new products and policies are smooth and efficient transitions. Maintains an awareness of trends and changes within the financial industry and economic/competition characteristics within market area. Uses information to optimize quality service and sales, • Assists the Teller unit with proving and verifies Head Teller’s draw counts are correct. Ensures the Teller unit is operating efficiently and within established guidelines. May prove ATM where applicable. May perform the duties of a Teller when needed., • Prepares daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for the Branch. Assumes the responsibilities of the Branch Manager in his/her absence including supervision of staff, adherence to prescribed security procedures and resolution of routine and complex problems., • 2-4 years’ experience as a Universal Operations Specialist I/ II or Universal Banker II;, • Bachelors Degree in Finance or Business is preferred;, • Ability to oversee and maintain effective day to day operations and supervision of the staff of the branch;, • Ability to motivate and coach employees; ability to discipline as needed;, • Thorough knowledge of retail banking operations including current knowledge of laws and regulations effecting branch operations;, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;, • Should have completed, or be close to completing the Management Development Core for first line supervisors;, • Ability to participate in branch manager’s meetings, seminars and any other educational activities;, • Able to deal effectively with customers and all levels of Bank personnel;, • Independent and highly motivated self-starter;, • Results oriented with proven track record to motivate self and others to accomplish objectives;, • Dedicated, enthusiastic, and driven; possesses a strong work ethic;, • A collaborator and team player, translating knowledge and experience into strong and productive relationships;, • Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx which are contributory., • Bonus programs., • Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP)., • Life Insurance., • Paid Time Off (PTO) which includes Personal and Vacation Time., • Bank Holidays. Monday to Friday: 8:30am until closing, working 40 hours, must be able to work alternating Saturdays: 8:30am until closing based on business needs. Columbia Bank and its affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Job Description BASIC FUNCTION Responsible for acting in place of the Director of the Commercial & Industrial Lending (C&I) and Small Business Finance (SBF) Department. The position will oversee all other Bank departments, ensuring C & I and SBF are compliant with policy and appropriate procedures. Assist with identification of lending and deposit opportunities as well as qualifies loans to borrowers for real estate secured and non-real estate financing opportunities. Ensures the quality of prospective commercial loan opportunities/portfolio to meet/exceed the Bank’s standards for C & I and SBF loans. This position will also have management responsibility for evaluating, structuring, underwriting, loan transactions originated from the C & I and Small Business Finance Departments, both new transactions and modifications. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Deputy: • Oversees the department’s Administration, Underwriting and Production (Relationship Managers) to ensure they are following the bank’s Commercial C & I and Small Business Finance lending policies and practices., • Will further oversee all Department Teams to ensure transactions are effectively/efficiently proceeding toward approval and closing., • Makes telephone and personal calls to customers and potential customers., • Expedites the resolution of customer problems/complaints., • Oversees the quality of new/existing accounts. Verifies that potential loans conform to policy. Ensures that necessary documentation is completed, and requests additional data as needed. Confers with Department Director on portfolio opportunities/issues., • Maintains a state-of-the-art knowledge of the bank’s Commercial/Small Business lending market, with respect to products, pricing and demand., • Reviews/signs-off on new loan and modification underwritings (as long as position is not a producing position)., • Review commitment letters and loan documentation to insure conformance with approval and Bank policies., • Performs other duties as required. Underwriting: • Responsible for reviewing and analyzing commercial real estate and non-real estate loan requests/submissions, financial statements, property/business soundness and viability, industry trends, competition, management capability and financial leverage., • Responsible for reviewing each underwriter and/or performing in-depth due diligence on prospective clients (Borrowers/Principle/Guarantors) and their financial statements including cash flow modeling and projections., • Interact with Relationship Managers to establish appropriate loan structure which is consistent with prescribed credit policies, underwriting guidelines and general best practices considering risk elements inherent in loan purpose, ownership structure, management depth and experience., • Responsible for preparing Credit Memorandum for approval by Department Head, Senior Lending Officer and/or Credit Committee., • Interact with customers, Relationship Managers, underwriting staff, and administrative staff to obtain timely and complete financial information., • Assist in recommending, updating, and writing Departmental Credit Policies and Procedures as well as underwriting procedures., • Negotiate and recommend for approval loan modifications., • Responsible for managing the Underwriting staff and Sales staff (RM) workflow. Department Support: • Interact with Loan Review and Internal Audit relating to asset reviews, • Interact with external Bank Accountants and Regulators during their review., • Prepare draft responses to Loan Review and Internal Audit reports for Department Director and SLO review and sign off., • Assist the Department Director in overseeing the activities of the Commercial C & I and Small Business Finance departments including C & I and SBF policies, procedures and other management reporting requirements. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education: College Degree or education (or a combination of education and experience) equivalent to an undergraduate degree, Bank lending experience with successful completion of a credit training program. Experience: • Minimum of 15 years’ commercial lending/Small Business real estate and non-real estate experience required., • Minimum of 5 years’ Supervisory/Management experience., • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Senior Underwriter with demonstrated ability to independently analyze, structure, negotiate and close commercial real estate loan transactions., • Minimum 5 years’ experience managing high performing sales teams with processes, prospecting and COI cultivation., • Excellent organizational skills., • Thorough knowledge of commercial real estate and non-real estate loan product lines., • Goal oriented individual – displaying self-motivation and initiative being a detail oriented and conscientious leader., • Excellent leadership and teamwork skills required., • Strong customer service skills required., • Experience with bank credit policies and procedures, loan analysis and guarantor/sponsor financial analysis., • Previous leadership role in a senior capacity with demonstrated ability to manage and direct subordinates., • Excellent organizational, presentation, interpersonal, communication skills and the ability to multi-task., • Ability to work independently under stringent time constraints., • Proficient in Word, Excel, Office, and other spreadsheet software applications. Benefits • Holidays, • Vacation, • Health/Dental, • Vision Service Plan, • Short Term Disability, • Long Term Disability, • Life Insurance, • Flexible Spending Accounts, • 401k Savings Plan, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Employee Assistance Program, • Free Employee Checking Account

Job Description Summary: : Ensures compliance with banking regulations established as part of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Analyzes and reports required data to the federal government and examiners. Initiates, prepares and executes grant applications through the Federal Home Loan Bank. Regularly reviews progress of bank in Lending, Investment and Service Test as it relates to CRA. Develops new business and maintains effective relationships with community leaders in targeted markets. Chairs and prepares for CRA Committee Meetings. Job Responsibilities: Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) • Maintains proficiency in the use of the Bank’s compliance software to track and evaluate all HMDA lending, small business lending and community development activity., • Conducts quarterly analysis to monitor and present on the Bank’s CRA performance and compliance., • Conducts self-exams to determine level of compliance as it relates to lending, service and investment performance., • Researches and recommends special lending programs for housing, construction, purchase, rehabilitation, small and minority businesses and industrial development, particularly in low/moderate areas., • Develops and monitors the Bank’s CRA strategy., • Annually reports HMDA and Small Business data to federal government., • Chairs the CRA Committee Meetings., • Prepares CRA reports and presents them directly to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis., • Annually updates the Performance Context with the latest market conditions and trends., • Develops new business in community development target markets., • Represents Columbia at various civic and community functions for the purpose of enhancing the Bank’s image in the community., • Identifies opportunities for the Bank to provide low-cost housing in low to moderate income areas through special grants and low-rate loan programs., • Works with Commercial Lenders, Business Development Officers, Branch staff, and others to increase visibility in targeted markets., • Oversees the Columbia Bank employee volunteer program “Team Columbia” community events., • Promotes financial literacy throughout the Bank., • Maintains records and documentation on all community development activities and programs., • Keeps up to date with changes in federal and state banking laws and regulations pertaining to CRA., • Reviews and interprets changes in CRA laws and regulations and keeps management informed. Ensures changes are implemented accurately and on a timely basis., • Supervises team members supporting the development and implementation of the Bank’s CRA program., • Establishes clear goals for the staff, ensuring accountability for performance., • Promotes a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and diversity., • Works directly with Federal Home Loan Bank and prospective grantees to complete application packages for submission. Conducts periodic reviews on outstanding grants as required., • Bachelor's degree and ten or more years CRA and community development experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, • Thorough knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to CRA, • Experience in the preparation and execution of a CRA Strategic Plan, • Experience with public sector financing programs that support the CRA lending and investment products and understanding of the benefits of the public-private partnership, • Experience in evaluating credit facilities to ensure CRA eligibility, • Ability to travel to and participate in frequent civic and community functions and events within the metropolitan area, • Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills, • Strong Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills, • Exercise sound judgment, leadership, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills, • Must be a self-starter and able to work independently, • Must be well-organized, accurate and have a high attentive to detail Columbia Bank offers the following benefits: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx which are contributory., • Bonus programs., • Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP)., • Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (LTD&AD&D)., • Paid Time Off (PTO) which includes Personal and Vacation Time., • Paid Sick Time., • Bank Holidays. This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule; 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home based on business need. Columbia Bank and its affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.