Personal Banker

Columbia Bank • Los Angeles, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide excellent client service by providing immediate acknowledgement, identifying, and offering appropriate products and services, and responding to inquiries in a timely manner. Engage clients and prospects in client financial review(s) and business financial reviews to provide solutions and uncover additional financial needs. Make recommendations and follow through on commitments to clients. Maintains direct contact with external and internal clients and consistently provides proactive solutions and problem resolutions in alignment with the bank’s Breakthrough Client Service Standards. Opens Consumer and Business accounts for existing and new clients. Originates Consumer loans independently and accurately. Originates business loans independently or with minimal assistance. Acts as a resource to the Teller by contributing to the team environment and filling in on teller functions (including cash transactions) when needed. Supports the branch goal of identifying and referring a wide range of bank products and services to the appropriate internal business partners.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• 1 year of Teller or other banking experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of Consumer products and services.
• Demonstrated proficiency in consumer lending.
• Ability to accurately handle cash, balance accounts and drawers, and perform accurate calculations.
• Proficient in expanding the client relationship with emphasis on creating new relationships and expanding existing relationships utilizing a personal and business bio and rapport with customers.
• Ability to obtain a Nationwide Multistate Licensing and Registry (NMLS) within 60 days required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent client service by providing immediate acknowledgement, identifying, and offering appropriate products and services, and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Engage clients and prospects in client financial review(s) and business financial reviews to provide solutions and uncover additional financial needs.
• Make recommendations and follow through on commitments to clients.
• Maintains direct contact with external and internal clients and consistently provides proactive solutions and problem resolutions in alignment with the bank’s Breakthrough Client Service Standards.
• Opens Consumer and Business accounts for existing and new clients.
• Originates Consumer loans independently and accurately.
• Originates business loans independently or with minimal assistance.
• Acts as a resource to the Teller by contributing to the team environment and filling in on teller functions (including cash transactions) when needed.
• Supports the branch goal of identifying and referring a wide range of bank products and services to the appropriate internal business partners.

Benefits

• Competitive Incentive Plan
• Professional Development
• Career Growth
• 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
• paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED