Relationship Banker II

Cathay Bank; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Job summary

Cathay Bank is seeking a motivated individual for a full-time position focused on opening new accounts and providing exceptional customer service. In this role, you will cross-sell bank products and manage transactions accurately.

Qualified candidates should have 1–2 years of cash handling or retail customer service experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to communicate effectively. The pay ranges from $22.00 to $25.00 per hour, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of customer service or cash handling experience required.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work weekends and extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Open new accounts and manage customer service inquiries.
• Cross-sell bank products and services to customers.
• Process teller transactions accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Bilingual (English/Chinese)

Sales experience

Attention to detail

Education

College degree in business, accounting, or finance

Tools

Banking software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

People Drive Our Success. Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated, and have a strong work ethic? If so, join our team! At Cathay Bank we strive to provide a caring culture that supports your aspirations and success. We believe people are our most valuable asset and we foster growth and development, empowering you to achieve your professional goals. We have thrived for 60 years through many economic cycles due to our team members’ drive and optimism. Together we can make a difference in the financial future of our communities.

Responsibilities

Responsible for primarily opening new accounts, cross‑selling bank products/service, referring customers to other areas of the bank as appropriate, and resolving customer service issues. As needed, will process teller transactions and provide operational support. Process transactions with accuracy and efficiency while delivering an overall professional and exceptional customer experience. Follow regulations and bank security procedures to protect customers as well as minimize risk to the bank.

New Accounts

• Perform all aspects of new account opening procedures for all bank products/services.
• Answer customer inquiries, make appropriate financial solutions and recommendations and assist with problem resolution.
• Perform customer service functions such as check orders, change of address, return mail processing, supersede signature cards, and other account maintenance changes.
• Maintain confidentiality of customer information as well as Bank proprietary information.

Sales & Service

• Identify sales opportunities to cross‑sell bank products and services to ensure customers’ financial goals are met.
• Provide quality personalized customer service, maintain frequent customer contact to expand relationships and ensure customer retention.
• Maintain open communication with Bank business partners and make referrals as appropriate (e.g., Financial Advisors, Mortgage Loan Originators, Commercial Lenders).
• Proactively support branch new business promotions.

Operations

• Perform deposits and withdrawal transactions.
• Reconcile and balance teller cash drawer.
• Process outgoing wires.
• Essential functions of Safe Deposit box (e.g., entry, opening, maintenance).
• Assist customers with problem resolution.
• Assist in ATM balancing.
• Detect and report fraudulent or suspicious activities by completing BSA reporting as required, Currency Transactions Reports or Monetary Instrument Reports.

Qualifications

• College degree in business, accounting or finance preferred, but not required.
• 1–2 years of cash handling, customer service in a retail environment, or sales experience required. Banking experience is a plus.
• Minimum 1 year new accounts, sales experience, or relevant banking experience, preferred.
• Motivated to consistently provide our customers with excellent service and help them achieve their financial goals.
• PC literate and typing proficient. Previous experience with data entry, 10‑key, banking software, and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook a plus.
• Detail‑oriented and organized – can multi‑task, work well under pressure and follow through on commitments.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills – can make personal connections, engage and educate the customer, ask open‑ended questions, listen to establish trust and build lasting relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to assess customer needs, provide appropriate solutions or recommendations, and optimize sales opportunities to new and existing customers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of team.
• Ability to give and receive feedback to improve skills and job knowledge.
• Able to work weekends and extended hours as required to meet business demands.
• Bilingual English/Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) preferred.
• May obtain (optional) MLO (Mortgage Loan Originator) status to originate mortgage loans. Must possess an active registration or be eligible for registration under the Nationwide Licensing System & Registry (NMLS).
• Able and willing to commute as required for business needs.

Other Details

$22.00 – $25.00 / hour. Pay determined based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This position may be eligible for incentive compensation.

Cathay Bank offers its full‑time employees a competitive benefits package which is a significant part of their total compensation. It is our goal to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs which includes coverage for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health saving account (HSA) with company contributions, voluntary coverages, and 401(k).

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Cathay Bank is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer. We welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship, gender, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions, childbirth and breastfeeding), reproductive health decision‑making, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information or characteristics, disability or medical condition, military status or status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.