Relationship Banker

Talentify; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

East West Bank is seeking a Branch Operations Lead in California to deliver a high-touch, high-tech banking experience across all customer touchpoints. You will supervise staff, assist customers with everyday banking needs, and support the branch team in achieving sales and operational excellence.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s degree preferred) and 3+ years of customer service or teller experience in banking.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of customer service, teller, or sales experience in banking/financial services.
• Strong working knowledge of branch operations.
• Familiarity with teller equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with cash withdrawals, deposits, transfers and loan payments.
• Supervise junior staff and provide guidance and approvals.
• Support the Assistant Branch Manager in sales, service and operations.
• Refer customers to Business Relationship Managers for needs assessment.
• Promote digital resources to optimize clients’ digital banking experience.
• Educate clients on online banking, mobile banking and ATMs.
• Provide back-up support for branch certifications and audits.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Branch operations

Sales experience

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Tools

Teller equipment

Banking software

Job description

Introduction

Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 110 locations across the U.S. and Asia, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates’ potential for career advancement.

Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top-performing commercial bank with a strong foundation, an enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity. East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.

Overview

Being the next generation Branch Operations Lead at East West Bank means you are part of a world-class team that focuses on delivering a high quality, high-touch, and high-tech relationship banking experience across all customer touchpoints.

As a Branch Operations Lead, you will play a key role in:

• Assisting customers with their financial needs such as cash withdrawals, deposits, transfers, and loan payment across different platforms (online and mobile)
• Supervising the junior staff in the branch and providing guidance and approvals as needed
• Supporting the Assistant Branch Manager in leading the branch team to achieve sales, service, and operational excellence.

We will help you grow your career at East West Bank by providing you with ongoing training to expand your business knowledge, grow your digital acumen, and build long-lasting relationships with our customers.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong customer service skills to assist customers with their financial needs; resolve escalated client complaints/issues promptly and effectively
• Provide support for branch customers by offering a wide range of bank products and services, including safe deposit box management, merchant/vault and ATM processing, foreign currency exchange and new account opening
• Train junior branch staff to effectively identify referral and sales opportunities and ensure they are compliant with bank policies and procedures.
• Refer customers to Business Relationship Managers and/or Financial Consultants for needs assessment to cross-sell bank products
• Expert in using digital resources and technologies to optimize clients’ digital banking experience
• Inform and educate clients on how to conduct simple transactions through convenient banking options (such as online banking, mobile banking, and ATMs)
• Provide back up support to the Assistant Branch Manager including branch certifications and audits
• May perform other duties as assigned

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of customer service, teller, or sales experience within the banking and/or financial service industry
• Strong working knowledge of branch operations required
• Familiarity with standard branch technology and teller equipment
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and customer-service skills

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is USD $22.00/Hr. - USD $23.50/Hr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.