Who We Are

First Fed is a local community bank on an exciting growth trajectory with 18 locations including 12 full-service branches in Western Washington. First Fed was recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal as a Best Workplace for the last 3 years and a Top Corporate Philanthropist in 2023. By popular vote, First Fed received 2023 awards for Best Bank in The Best of the Northwest, Best Banker in Readers' Choice by Cascadia Daily News, and Peninsula Daily News named us Best Bank on the Olympic Peninsula. We also received a Best-In-State bank award from Forbes in 2021.  

For over 100 years First Fed has served our customers and communities throughout the PNW. We've donated over $9 million to non-profit organizations in the past 8 years through our foundations, sponsorships, direct donations, and matched employee donations. Our amazing team has volunteered over 25,000 hours in the past 5 years -- many by using our benefit of 3 paid volunteer days per year!  

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds -- our diversity makes us stronger. Join our award-winning team!  

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 2 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 have attention to detail & organizational skills
• You are a collaborative leader
• You are sales & goal oriented
• You are skilled at building and managing relationships with customers and co-workers
• You are a Customer Service Expert
• You thrive in a busy environment

• You have a High School diploma or certified equivalency

   

The Job

Our Assistant Branch Managers (ABM) are the behind-the-scenes masterminds, they coordinate everything!  Our ABM's support all Branch operations, production, and employees. They are the second in command and focus on managing the Branch team and daily Branch operations and are also active in their markets to support the local communities and develop new relationships.  You will thrive in this position if you love to coordinate and organize people and day to day operations. In the ABM position you will be a vital part of the Bank's growth by driving Branch success through business development and coaching your team on providing 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.  

Our Assistant Branch Managers spend a lot of time with their teams, empowering and mentoring employees. You will be creating the future of the Bank by training new employees and developing current team members. One of the most rewarding parts of the job is to create and work with 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 a catalyst for that growth