Financial Center Manager - General Assignment - Inner Loop Houston (Region 8) 0821

  We've had a hand in helping build communities for over 100 years. We're listed on Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2006. It pays to work at WaMu. We've added even more benefits to our generous package.Learn more at wamu.com/careers Financial Center Manager - General Assignment - Inner Loop Houston (Region 8) 0821 At WaMu, our core values inspire and guide our talented team as they help us write our extraordinary ongoing success story.  We believe that a diverse group of talented, committed individuals—working as a team—can make a real difference. We celebrate our successes, learn from our failures, and keep our egos in check. We also manage to keep a sense of humor along the way.  So if you’re ready for WaMu, read on!General Assignment Financial Center Managers (GA-FCM) work to expand and support Washington Mutual's market share consistent with goals and policies. Their focus is on supervising the Assistant Financial Center Manager and all other staff, to ensure that the Financial Center effectively delivers financial products and services to existing and new customers.GA-FCMs work in a fast paced environment. Goals are attained in the areas of sales production and leadership capabilities. Community involvement is a key element in meeting the needs of both the community and Washington Mutual. The GA-FCM is expected to lead all internal and external sales initiatives including loan production, while ensuring development of the Financial Center staff. Ability to interact with all levels of management, employees, industry peers, and customers. Strong oral and written communication skills. Proven history of negotiation and influencing skills. Previous supervisory experience and proven ability to lead and develop a team. Lending experience that includes origination and processing credit decision making and delinquency collections. Proven sales techniques and sales management skills. Development, performance management, training, and employee counseling skills are essential. Previous financial industry experience would be beneficial. Strong management experience is required. Must be able to work a flexible schedule Monday through Saturday. Must be able to travel.Washington Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace differences, welcome diversity, and value a culture of respect.