Sr. Teller

Bank-of-Hop; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of Hope in Los Angeles is seeking a friendly, professional Teller who delivers outstanding customer service while processing a variety of banking transactions. You will serve as a trusted ambassador, ensuring a welcoming environment and accurate handling of cash and deposits.

Responsibilities include assisting customers with inquiries, educating them on bank products, supporting peak-hour operations, and mentoring junior tellers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Some experience in retail sales or customer service preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication and professional presentation.
• Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by assisting with inquiries, resolving issues, and welcoming customers.
• Model professionalism, efficiency and a customer-first attitude.
• Escalate complex issues and coordinate with other departments to resolve them.
• Educate customers about bank products and identify cross-sell opportunities.
• Mentor and train tellers on service standards and cash handling accuracy.
• Process deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, loan payments and other transactions accurately.
• Support branch operations, balance cash drawers, and monitor cash levels.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and support branch goals.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Korean language

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS systems

Job description

• Provide excellent customer service by assisting with inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a welcoming environment for all customers.
• Act as a role model for team members by demonstrating professionalism, efficiency, and a customer-first attitude.
• Serve as a point of escalation for complex customer issues, working with other departments to resolve them effectively.
• Educate customers about bank products and services, identifying opportunities to cross-sell or upsell based on their needs.
• Mentor and train less experienced tellers, offering guidance on customer service standards, cash-handling accuracy, and operational procedures.

Transaction Processing & Oversight:

• Process deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, loan payments, and other routine transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Support tellers during peak hours or when resolving transaction discrepancies, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to bank policies, fraud detection protocols, and cash-handling procedures.
• Balance personal cash drawer and assist with monitoring overall cash levels during shifts to support branch cash handling accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to deepen customer relationships by cross-selling or upselling additional products and services.

Operational Support:

• Assist with operational tasks such as maintaining branch supplies and ensuring customer-facing materials (e.g., brochures) are up-to-date.
• Maintain knowledge of bank policies, procedures, and industry trends to safeguard customer information and mitigate risks.
• Participate in branch-specific tasks, such as ATM balancing or night deposit processing, as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation and support administrative tasks as directed.
• Collaborate with the Branch Manager, Operations Manager, and other team members to achieve branch goals and maintain a positive team culture.
• Provide feedback and coaching to improve team performance and ensure consistent delivery of exceptional service.
• Act as a resource for team members, assisting with questions or procedural guidance when needed.
• Support the branch during special projects, system updates, or procedural changes.

Job Qualifications/Requirements

Education/Credentials

• Minimum Education Level: High School Diploma

Prior Experience

• Experience: Some experience in retail sales and customer service functions a plus.

Skills

• Combination of Experience and Education can meet the job requirements: Yes
• Computer/Systems Knowledge Requirements: Basic to Intermediate
• Required: Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and project a professional image when giving and taking information in writing, in person, and over the phone.
• Required: Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or customer complaints.
• Required: Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Required: Strong organizational skills with a willingness to adapt to change as needed in a fast-paced environment.
• Additional Languages: Korean preferred

The salary range for this full-time position is $20.00 Hourly - $22.00 Hourly + bonus + benefits

Salary ranges are determined based on qualifications, level, and location

Exact compensation may vary based on your skills and experience.

Bank of Hope is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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