Community Banker - Float

First Interstate; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Child Care Assistance

Exercise reimbursement

Job summary

The Community Banker at First Interstate's Spokane, WA Northside branch delivers personalized client service by engaging clients and prospects to determine needs and provide appropriate solutions. This role emphasizes relationship maintenance, adherence to our service commitments, and cross‑selling across banking products.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma (GED) and 1–3 years banking experience, with compliance knowledge and Mortgage Loan Originator licensing within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates attention to detail and follows verbal and written instructions.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Uses tact and diplomacy when interacting with clients and coworkers.
• Proficient with personal computers, Microsoft programs, and 10-key skills.
• Able to read and write basic correspondence and present information clearly.
• Strong problem solving and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Delivers personalized client service in person and by phone, answering questions and offering solutions.
• Opens and maintains checking, savings, IRAs, CDs, and credit cards for clients.
• Identifies client needs and provides appropriate financial solutions.
• Processes new consumer and small business loan requests when appropriate.
• Documents referrals to other lines of business using CRM and 360 View.
• Maintains client relationships through outbound outreach and proactive engagement.
• Performs teller duties and accurate cash handling when needed.
• Stays compliant with banking regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Tact and diplomacy

10-key skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This is a float position based at our Spokane, WA Northside branch and will support other Spokane, WA branches.

What’s Important to You

We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. That’s why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.
• Child Care Assistance Program for eligible dependent(s).
• Exercise reimbursement program for employees.
• The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve and why we want YOU to be a part of it.

We encourage you to apply. Reach for what you want and tell us why your work ethic and willingness to learn make you a natural fit for #TeamFirstInterstate.

SUMMARY

The Community Banker delivers personalized client service by holding financial conversations with clients and prospects to determine their needs and provide appropriate solutions. This position is responsible for maintaining client relationships, with emphasis on First Interstate Bank’s Service Commitments and in accordance with our vision and values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers personalized client service in person and over the phone by answering questions, assisting with issues, and offering solutions.
• Opens and maintains a variety of products, including consumer and business checking and savings accounts, Individual Retirement Accounts, Certificates of Deposit, and consumer and small business credit cards.
• Holds financial conversations with clients and prospects to determine needs and provide appropriate solutions.
• Processes new consumer loan requests; may also engage in conversations or process new small business loan requests.
• Identifies referral opportunities to other lines of business—including, but not limited to, Home Loans, Treasury Solutions, Merchant Services, Business Banking, and Wealth Management—and consistently utilizes 360 View to document referrals and other client activity.
• Builds client relationships through outbound outreach and proactive engagement.
• Performs Teller duties as needed, conducting financial transactions such as check cashing, deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, and accurately counting currency and coin.
• Completes work accurately with minimal errors.
• Participates in volunteer activities and financial education efforts.
• Stays current on regulatory changes and demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations, policies, and procedures related to assigned job functions; knowledge may be gained through coursework and on‑the‑job training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Uses tact and diplomacy effectively when interacting with clients and coworkers.
• Possesses working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft programs, and strong 10‑key skills.
• Maintains working knowledge of digital platforms, CRM systems, and emerging technologies.
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Able to write simple correspondence.
• Able to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small‑group situations to clients and other employees of the organization.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Able to compute rates and percentages and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Able to apply common‑sense understanding to carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions.
• Able to solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Demonstrates timely completion of work and adjusts to work demands to meet expected deadlines.
• Produces complete and accurate work, displaying pride and professionalism in all tasks.
• Takes personal initiative and serves as a positive example for others to emulate.
• Demonstrates strong conversational ability with clients to understand their needs and originates all types of personal loans.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• 1-3 years banking or related experience required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Mortgage Loan Originator per the SAFE Act within 30 Days required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

• Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Lifting - Occasionally (up to 25 lbs)
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Frequently
• Talking - Frequently
• Walking - Occasionally
• Noise Level - Moderate
• Typical Work Hours - Vary based on scheduling and business need
• Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required
• Travel - as needed

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

We offer a competitive total compensation package including base salary and benefits. The anticipated pay range for this position is $23.61 to $35.42 per hour in WA and depends on a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, education, and geographic location. Benefits include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short- term and long-term disability benefits and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, employee assistance program, 401(k), Paid Time Off (new hires accrue at .069 per hours worked which equates to approximately 18 days per year inclusive of paid sick time) and up to 11 paid Federal holidays. For more information regarding our benefits, please visit https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/company/about/employee-benefits.php