Relationship Banker

Bank of America; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is hiring for a Financial Center position focused on educating clients about self‑service banking, guiding in-branch transactions, and building lasting client relationships. The role involves cash handling, relationship development with small business, lending, and investment experts, and supporting a seamless client experience.

Willingness to work a 1st shift with 40 hours per week, with the possibility of extended hours or weekend shifts to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred bachelor’s or business-related associate degree.
• Experience in financial services or sales environment a plus.
• Ability to work weekends and extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients in lobby to educate and assist with transactions.
• Process cash transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Build relationships to meet clients' financial needs and connect to solutions.
• Operate self-service resources and recommend banking options.
• Manage center traffic, appointments, and outbound calls.

Skills

Customer focus

Time management

Communication

Adaptability

Problem solving

Relationship building

Sales awareness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Business-focused Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role‑specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in‑office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in‑office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role‑specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

This job is responsible for engaging clients in the lobby to educate and assist with conducting transactions through self‑service resources, such as mobile banking, online banking, or ATM. Key responsibilities include accurately and efficiently processing cash transactions for clients as needed. Job expectations include having deep conversations with clients to gain in‑depth knowledge of the financial and life priorities and connecting clients to solutions that meet the financial goals.

**This position is open for the entire market and the specific Financial Center location will be based on business needs. If you are offered a position, you will train at one financial center, and then potentially move to another location that is within a reasonable commuting distance of your home to the extent permitted by applicable law.**

Responsibilities

• Executes the bank's risk culture and strives for operational excellence
• Builds relationships with clients to meet financial needs
• Follows established processes and guidelines in daily activities to do what is right for clients and the bank, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations
• Grows business knowledge and network by partnering with experts in small business, lending, and investments
• Manages financial center traffic, appointments, and outbound calls effectively
• Drives the client experience
• Manages cash responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Is an enthusiastic, highly motivated self‑starter with a strong work ethic and intense focus on results, acting in the best interest of the client
• Collaborates effectively to get things done, building and nurturing strong relationships
• Displays passion, commitment and drive to deliver an experience that improves our clients' financial lives
• Is confident in identifying solutions for new and existing clients based on their needs
• Communicates effectively and confidently and is comfortable engaging all clients
• Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms
• Is confident in educating clients on how to conduct simple banking transactions through self‑service technologies (for example, ATM, online banking, mobile banking)
• Applies strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to meet clients' needs
• Will follow established processes and guidelines in daily activities to do what is right for clients and the bank, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations
• Efficiently manages time and capacity
• Focuses on results while acting in the best interest of the client
• Must be able to work weekends and/or extended hours, which may include being scheduled at any financial center location within a reasonable distance

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in financial services and knowledge of financial services industry, products and solutions
• One year of demonstrated successful sales experience in a salary plus incentive environment with individual sales goals
• Six months of cash handling experience
• Bachelor's Degree or business‑relevant Associate’s Degree such as business management, business administration or finance

Skills

• Adaptability
• Business Acumen
• Customer and Client Focus
• Oral Communications
• Problem Solving
• Account Management
• Client Experience Branding
• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Relationship Building
• Business Development
• Pipeline Management
• Prospecting
• Referral Identification
• Referral Management

Minimum Education Requirement

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position: FDIC

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40