Personal Banker

About the Role

The Person al Banker is responsible for delivering an exceptional client experience by adhering to the bank’s Breakthrough Client Experience Standards. The role includes acquiring new and expanding existing client relationships, identifying needs, offering appropriate products and services, and referencing clients to suitable business partners within the bank. Responsibilities also encompass uncovering and originating consumer lending and selected small‑business lending opportunities, providing immediate acknowledgements, responding to inquiries promptly, engaging clients in financial reviews, recommending solutions, maintaining direct contact with both external and internal clients, and facilitating consistent proactive solutions and problem resolutions.

Additionally, the Personal Banker opens consumer and business accounts, independently originates consumer loans, initiates business loans with minimal assistance, supports teller functions including cash transactions when needed, and aligns with branch goals to present a broad range of bank products and services.

• High School Diploma or GED (required).

• One year of teller or other banking experience (required).

• In-depth knowledge of consumer products and services.

• Demonstrated proficiency in consumer lending.

• Accurate cash handling, account and drawer balancing, and precise calculations.

• Skill in expanding client relationships with personal and business rapport.

• Ability to obtain a Nationwide Multistate Licensing and Registry (NMLS) within 60 days (required).

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Hourly wage: $20.00 – $24.00. Pay rate for the selected candidate depends on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, education, and geographic location and may include performance‑based incentive compensation.

1890 Main Street, Sweet Home, OR 97386. Ability to work fully on‑site at the posted location(s).

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources
• Identity theft protection, legal support
• Auto and home insurance, pet insurance, online discount marketplace
• Paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays
• Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the hire date for employees scheduled at least 30 hours per week

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 applicable protected status or characteristics.

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