Personal Banker

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent client service by immediately acknowledging and identifying appropriate products and services, and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Engage clients and prospects in financial review(s) to uncover additional financial needs and provide solutions.
• Make recommendations and follow through on commitments to clients.
• Maintain direct contact with external and internal clients, consistently providing proactive solutions and problem resolution aligned with the bank’s Breakthrough Client Service Standards.
• Open consumer and business accounts for existing and new clients.
• Originate consumer loans independently and accurately.
• Originate business loans independently or with minimal assistance.
• Act as a resource to the teller by contributing to the team environment and filling in on teller functions (including cash transactions) when needed.
• Support the branch goal of identifying and referring a wide range of bank products and services to the appropriate internal business partners.

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• 1 year of teller or other banking experience required.
• In‑depth knowledge of consumer products and services.
• Demonstrated proficiency in consumer lending.
• Ability to accurately handle cash, balance accounts, and perform accurate calculations.
• Proficient in expanding client relationships with emphasis on creating new relationships and expanding existing relationships using personal and business rapport with customers.
• Ability to obtain a Nationwide Multistate Licensing and Registry (NMLS) within 60 days, required.

• Competitive incentive plan to match your efforts.
• Professional development program.
• Clear career growth paths.

The pay range for this role is $19.00 - $23.00. The pay rate for the selected candidate will depend on a variety of non‑discriminatory factors including job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation, details of which will be provided during the recruitment process.

Ability to work fully onsite at 271 H Street, 1st Floor, Blaine, WA 98230.

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.