Service Desk Administrator

Hanmi Bank; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Hanmi Bank is seeking a Service Desk Administrator in Los Angeles to provide direct and telephone support for bank hardware and software platforms. You will troubleshoot issues, document case details, and assist with routine admin tasks and system changes to keep operations secure and compliant.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience, basic IT operations knowledge, and good communication skills. A high school diploma or AA and strong customer service abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or AA, with 1–2 years of related experience in technical support.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of IT operations and banking compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and telephone support for bank hardware/software platforms.
• Perform routine system/user administrative tasks and document changes.
• Configure and administer systems to ensure changes are planned and verified.
• Participate in incident response if needed.
• Coordinate with vendors for hardware/software maintenance and upgrades.
• Assist in patch management, updates, and special projects.
• Respond to inquiries and follow up with customers and staff.
• Operate terminals and PCs to input data and resolve problems within authority.
• Prepare routine and special reports.

Skills

Customer service

IT operations

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma/AA

Job description

Hanmi Bank

SUMMARY

The Service Desk Administrator is responsible for providing general and technical support assistance to users of the company’s hardware systems or related software application platforms. Ensures the company’s systems or applications are operating in a secure and stable manner as directed. Responsible for performing routine daily tasks and participates in special departmental tasks/projects as assigned.

Ensures compliance with established Company policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of, adherence to, monitoring and responsibility for compliance with state and federal regulations and laws as they pertain to this position including but not limited to the following: Regulation Z (Truth in Lending Act), Regulation B (Equal Credit Opportunity Act), Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Bank Secrecy Act in conjunction with the USA PATRIOT Act, Anti-Money Laundering and Customer Information Program, Right to Financial Privacy Act (state and federal) and Community Reinvestment Act.

REQUIRED DUTIES

1. 1.Provides direct and telephone support to Bank personnel with respect to related Bank hardware or software application platforms. Provides step-by-step technical instruction and support. Trouble-shoots and resolves problems. Logs issues into the Bank’s information technology case system to ensure events are properly reported and resolved within established quality service level guidelines.
2. 2.Performs routine system or user administrative tasks, such as system specification changes, additions, changes, or deletion of employees on the Bank’s various systems and applications. Ensures necessary documentation is attained and properly authorized for such requests. Originates and maintains system and user files.
3. 3.Configures and administers systems or applications to ensure changes are methodologically planned, executed and verified.
4. 4.May participate as a member of the Bank’s incident response team in the event of a technology emergency or breach in confidential information.
5. 5.Works with vendors and various outside professional information technology organizations in the maintenance and purchase of system hardware, software applications, and accessories.
6. 6.Assists in the configuration and administration of Bank systems or applications to ensure changes are methodologically planned, executed and verified.
7. 7.Assists in analyzing and deploying hardware or software updates and other patch management directives.
8. 8.Assists in special projects and tasks for the department of a diverse nature.
9. 9.Responds to inquiries and refers issues to the appropriate department or person, and exhibits the necessary follow through with customers and/or staff involved.
10. 10.Operates computer terminal, personal computer or laptop, network console or other related computer components to input and process information and resolve problems within given authority.
11. 11.Prepares a variety of routine and special reports as required.
12. 12.Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values; accepts responsibility for own actions.
13. 13.Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports the company’s goals and values.
14. 14.Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type; builds a diverse workforce and supports affirmative action.
15. 15.Performs duties specific to the position and other functions as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma/Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from a technical trade school completion, and 1-2 years of related experience and/or training. Work related experience should consist of a technical background in information resources, products or services. Educational experience, through in-house training sessions, formal school or technical industry related curriculum, should be business or financial industry related.
• Previous experience in customer service preferred.
• Basic experience, knowledge and training in information technology department operations.
• Basic knowledge of related state and federal banking compliance regulations.
• Basic skills in information technology operations, voice and data communications, troubleshooting techniques, user and software support, including but not limited to, desktop applications and network administrative programs and resources.
• Intermediate skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation; word processing and spreadsheet software programs.
• Intermediate typing skills to meet production needs of the position.
• Basic math skills; ability to calculate interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; compute rate, ratio and percent, including the drafting and interpretation of bar graphs.
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others, train personnel, write reports, correspondence and procedures, and speak clearly to customers and employees.
• Thorough understanding of management procedures; ability to plan department or Company activities (setting objectives, developing strategies, budgeting, and developing policies and procedures); initiative to organize various functions necessary to accomplish department or Company activities; effectively staff (selecting, training and developing employees); directing employees towards the desired objectives (delegating, motivating, resolving problems); controlling the function (developing performance standards, measuring results, taking corrective action and rewarding employees as appropriate).
• Ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.
• Ability to work with no supervision while performing duties.

Pay $44,700 - $64,000 per year. The salary reflects the full, reasonably expected salary range for this position. Salary is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates may be eligible for bonus, stock, commissions, and incentives at the Company’s sole discretion. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which vary depending on the position ultimately offered. All employees are offered paid sick time off. Depending on the position offered, benefits packages may include vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance packages for employees and dependents; various other voluntary benefit offers, and optional retirement accounts.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or military or Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The application window for this position is expected to close on November 9, 2026.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.