Business Banking Assistant

Being a part of the Benchmark Community Bank family demonstrates "community" at its core. Since our earliest days as The Lunenburg County Bank, our organization has focused on contributing to an enhanced hometown quality of life in the communities we serve.

When the bank expanded into surrounding counties and changed its name in 1989, we kept service and knowing our customer at the heart of who we are. Benchmark employees are people you see in your neighborhood, the grocery store, at your kids' activities, and chmark lives up to our pledge to be involved in and support civic organizations and events, as well as invest in the communities we serve.

As a Benchmarker, you will be encouraged to be involved in the activities that make where you live, work, and play "home." We look forward to talking with you about how you can "Come home to Benchmark."

We're seeking a highly motivated Business Banking Assistant for our South Boston, Virginia location. This position plays a key role in supporting our Business Banking team by providing exceptional service to commercial customers and assisting with a variety of administrative and banking functions. If you are an organized, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking for a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of banking experience, preferably in lending, loan operations, branch banking, or customer service.
• Working knowledge of commercial, consumer, and real estate loan documentation preferred.
• Strong understanding of banking products, services, and operational procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work professionally with customers, attorneys, appraisers, title companies, and bank personnel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective collaboration with loan officers, the credit department, LPG, and other bank departments.

WORK SCHEDULE
This is a full-time position. The scheduled hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. This position will be based at our South Boston branch.

Full Salary Range
: $20.47 - $27.48/hr starting salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement plan options with a company match, Health Savings Accounts with a company match, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO), 40 hours paid FMLA hours, Community Service PTO, 11 Federal holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Anthem Employee Assistance Program, Long-Term Disability, Casual Fridays, Growth and Training opportunities, Wellness Incentives, and much more!

ZIP CODE: 24592

Benchmark Community Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.