Relationship Banker

Relationship Banker

Relationship Bankers build meaningful, long-term client relationships by exhibiting Breakthrough Client Service Standards and providing customized solutions to help clients achieve their financial goals. This includes offering sound financial advice, and often collaborating with internal Bank partners. Relationship bankers are expected to be active in the community and engage customers where and how they prefer to bank by providing education on digital and traditional solutions to achieve their banking needs.

Responsibilities:

• Engage clients and prospects in client financial review(s) and business financial reviews to provide solutions and uncover additional financial needs. Make recommendations and follow through on commitments to clients.
• Maintains direct contact with external and internal clients, delivering outstanding service in alignment with the bank's Breakthrough Client Service Standards.
• Primary associate in the branch to open new deposit accounts and to originate consumer loans.
• Originates consumer loans and some small business loans and is actively building and maintaining a loan and deposit portfolio.
• Educates customers about the availability of services originated by internal partners such as Treasury Management services.
• Performs proactive outbound phone calls to current and prospective consumer and small business customers. May partner with branch Manager to do outbound business development meetings in the community.
• Develops a pipeline of prospects from in branch and outbound business development activities.
• Independently supports and resolves client issues with digital products and services.
• Supports the community, which may include events during and after business hours, weekends, volunteerism, and other forms of community sponsorship.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• 2 years of banking and/or demonstrated sales experience required.
• 2 years developing current and new client relationships, achieving sales goals, and building referral sources in banking or retail environment with client Service and cash handling experience required.
• 2 years in a lending function with loan origination and processing functions required.
• In-depth knowledge of Consumer and Business products and services.
• Demonstrated proficiency in consumer and business lending.
• Ability to understand cash flow, financial statements, and market risk.
• Demonstrates desire and ability to build upon technology skills in various delivery channels, including online banking platforms, Bill Pay, E-Statements, mobile banking, ATM, and business banking applications.
• This position may require you to act as a Bank MLO, which is defined as an individual authorized by the Bank to take mortgage loan applications, offer a mortgage, arrange a mortgage, assist a consumer in obtaining or applying to obtain a mortgage, negotiate a mortgage, otherwise obtain or make a mortgage for another person, represent to the public (through advertising or other means of communication) that such person can or will perform any of these activities, or refer a consumer to a loan originator (Note: Except those employees of the Bank who do not discuss particular credit terms available and do not refer the consumer, based on the employee's assessment of the consumer's financial characteristics to a particular Bank MLO) for compensation or gain. All MLOs will be required to register as an MLO complying with the SAFE Act requirements.
• This position IS NOT authorized to act as a Bank Closed-End MLO, which is defined as any position designated to perform the activities of a Bank MLO for closed-end transactions, and therefore this position is limited to acting as a Bank MLO for open-end transactions (i.e., home equity lines of credit) only.

Competitive Incentive Plan: Earn rewards that match your efforts.

Professional Development: Grow your skills with our tailored premier banker programs.

Career Growth: Clear paths to achieve your professional goals.

The pay range for this role is $20 to $28

The pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Primary Location: Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).

Our Benefits:

We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

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. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: View email address on click.appcast.io.