Careers
Who we are
Bank of the Sierra is currently the largest independent bank headquartered in Tulare County. With a focus on personal service, Bank of the Sierra is positioned as an independent bank serving the financial needs of individuals and businesses, including agriculture and real estate customers, in Fresno, Kern, Kings, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Ventura counties. The mission of Bank of the Sierra is, “To provide the highest return on equity to our shareholders consistent with sound banking practices.”
The kind of people we are seeking
As a full service bank, Bank of the Sierra looks to fill a variety of positions which require many different skill sets. We hire those who will display strong moral and ethical behavior in day-to-day dealings with individual consumers, businesses, employees, and communities.
What we have to offer
Bank of the Sierra was honored to be chosen as one of the ‘Best Companies to Work For in Central California.’ Only a small number of organizations in the nation receive this honor and Bank of the Sierra is one of 16 in the Central Valley to make the list.
According to employees, our bank is known for its ‘family-like’ atmosphere. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages, professional development through education, tuition reimbursement and promotions.
The generous benefits our eligible employees receive include medical, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.
Apply online or at any one of our branches.
Current Job Openings
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Teller 38 Hours – Tulare Downtown
Tellers are responsibility for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account related inquiries
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Financial Services Representative – Santa Paula
The position will require individuals with a pleasing and compassionate personality who have at least two (2) years of experience in two (2) or more of the following branch positions:
1) Teller
2) New Accounts
3) Credit Assistant/SecretaryAdditionally, the position will provide information to customers and prospects on bank products and services. Will open new deposit accounts, cross sell deposit and loan accounts and services. Sells “E” banking services (check cards, cash management, credit cards, etc.). Sells and establishes consumer SRA products, safe deposit products, other consumer loan and deposit products.
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Teller – Dinuba
Tellers are responsibility for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account related inquiries
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Teller – Fresno Sunnyside
Tellers are responsibility for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account related inquiries
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Financial Services Representative – Porterville Main
The position will require individuals with a pleasing and compassionate personality who have at least two (2) years of experience in two (2) or more of the following branch positions:
1) Teller
2) New Accounts
3) Credit Assistant/SecretaryAdditionally, the position will provide information to customers and prospects on bank products and services. Will open new deposit accounts, cross sell deposit and loan accounts and services. Sells “E” banking services (check cards, cash management, credit cards, etc.). Sells and establishes consumer SRA products, safe deposit products, other consumer loan and deposit products.
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Teller – Bakersfield Cal Ave
Tellers are responsibility for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account related inquiries
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Teller – Pismo
Tellers are responsibility for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account related inquiries
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Temporary Teller – Porterville Main
Tellers are responsibility for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account related inquiries
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Director of Underwriting and Analysis – Sacramento LPO
Responsible for leading a centralized team of credit analysts and underwriters to support the organization’s lending production and ongoing portfolio management. A key member of the lending management team, partnering with the credit and sales teams. Responsible for developing processes and procedures that maximize efficiency and credit quality. Primary focus will be on consistency, quality, quantity and turn times. Will develop quality control processes and performance metrics for team members. Accountable for leading a team that is business focused, reliable and communicative with other members of the deal team. Holds team members to the highest standards of professionalism, and for delivering a positive stakeholder experience.
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Operations Manager – Reedley
The Branch Operations Manager will organize and coordinate the effective delivery of all banking services within a branch of Bank of the Sierra. The Branch Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring outstanding customer relations, achieving assigned goals and objectives, adhering to company policy and procedure, completing required tasks, providing leadership and motivation to assigned team members, cooperating with all business lines across the organization, and exhibiting commitment to Bank of the Sierra’s values and company culture.
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Senior Operations Assistant – Corporate
Receives, pays out money, and keeps records of money for Unclaimed Property and/ Legal Processing requests.
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Operations Assistant – SOS
Keeps records of money and negotiable instruments involved in financial transactions by performing the following duties.
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Operations Assistant – Corporate (Central Operations)
Receives and pays out money and keeps records of money and negotiable instruments involved in financial transactions by performing the following duties.
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Senior Teller – Ojai
Senior Teller essential duties include maintaining cash drawers, investigating discrepancies, training new tellers, providing access to vault, balancing ATM machines, and motivating other tellers. Senior Tellers may be required to supervise teller teams and assign tasks to other employees.
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Teller – Ojai
Tellers are responsibility for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account related inquiries
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Financial Services Representative – Porterville Main
The position will require individuals with a pleasing and compassionate personality who have at least two (2) years of experience in two (2) or more of the following branch positions:
1) Teller
2) New Accounts
3) Credit Assistant/SecretaryAdditionally, the position will provide information to customers and prospects on bank products and services. Will open new deposit accounts, cross sell deposit and loan accounts and services. Sells “E” banking services (check cards, cash management, credit cards, etc.). Sells and establishes consumer SRA products, safe deposit products, other consumer loan and deposit products.
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Financial Services Representative – San Luis Obispo
The position will require individuals with a pleasing and compassionate personality who have at least two (2) years of experience in two (2) or more of the following branch positions:
1) Teller
2) New Accounts
3) Credit Assistant/SecretaryAdditionally, the position will provide information to customers and prospects on bank products and services. Will open new deposit accounts, cross sell deposit and loan accounts and services. Sells “E” banking services (check cards, cash management, credit cards, etc.). Sells and establishes consumer SRA products, safe deposit products, other consumer loan and deposit products.
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Financial Services Representative – Paso Robles
The position will require individuals with a pleasing and compassionate personality who have at least two (2) years of experience in two (2) or more of the following branch positions:
1) Teller
2) New Accounts
3) Credit Assistant/SecretaryAdditionally, the position will provide information to customers and prospects on bank products and services. Will open new deposit accounts, cross sell deposit and loan accounts and services. Sells “E” banking services (check cards, cash management, credit cards, etc.). Sells and establishes consumer SRA products, safe deposit products, other consumer loan and deposit products.
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Customer Service Representative – SITEC
Assists Bank customers on the phone with questions regarding their accounts and Bank products. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and be prepared to deal with upset customers in a professional manner. To remain in the Customer Service Center the employee must satisfactorily complete or have completed Bank of the Sierra’s Teller Training Program and the New Accounts Training Program.
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Teller – Porterville Main
Tellers are responsibility for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account related inquiries
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Financial Services Representative – Ventura
The position will require individuals with a pleasing and compassionate personality who have at least two (2) years of experience in two (2) or more of the following branch positions:
1) Teller
2) New Accounts
3) Credit Assistant/SecretaryAdditionally, the position will provide information to customers and prospects on bank products and services. Will open new deposit accounts, cross sell deposit and loan accounts and services. Sells “E” banking services (check cards, cash management, credit cards, etc.). Sells and establishes consumer SRA products, safe deposit products, other consumer loan and deposit products.
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Teller – Fresno Palm
Tellers are responsibility for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account related inquiries
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Teller – Delano
Tellers are responsibility for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account related inquiries.
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Chief Appraiser – Hybrid/Remote
The Chief Appraiser is primarily responsible for the strategic direction, goals and objectives of Bank of the Sierra’s Appraisal Department. The Chief Appraiser ensures the independence of persons engaging appraisers or evaluators, and reviewing appraisals or evaluations. The Chief Appraiser is an accomplished leader who is capable of building an efficient, competitive, and comprehensive Appraisal Management Program for a growing Bank.
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Senior Operations Assistant (Central Ops/SAM) – Corporate
Summary Receives and pays out money and keeps records of money and negotiable instruments involved in financial transactions by performing the following duties.
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Senior Operations Assistant – Corporate
Loan Boarding and Servicing of Commercial, SBA and Consumer loans in accordance with bank policies and regulatory guidelines within set timeframe.
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Teller – Santa Paula
Receives and pays out money, and keeps records of money and negotiable instruments involved in financial transactions by performing the following duties.
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Senior Teller – Ojai
Senior Teller essential duties include maintaining cash drawers, investigating discrepancies, training new tellers, providing access to vault, balancing ATM machines, and motivating other tellers. Senior Tellers may be required to supervise teller teams and assign tasks to other employees.
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Senior Teller- Visalia Mooney
Senior Teller essential duties include maintaining cash drawers, investigating discrepancies, training new tellers, providing access to vault, balancing ATM machines, and motivating other tellers. Senior Tellers may be required to supervise teller teams and assign tasks to other employees.
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Customer Service Representative – SITEC
Assists Bank customers on the phone with questions regarding their accounts and Bank products. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and be prepared to deal with upset customers in a professional manner. To remain in the Customer Service Center the employee must satisfactorily complete or have completed Bank of the Sierra’s Teller Training Program and the New Accounts Training Program.
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Relationship Manager – San Luis Obispo (REIG) Hybrid
The Commercial Relationship Manager (“CRM”) is responsible for all aspects of a customer relationship with the Bank. CRM is responsible for managing existing Bank relationships and identifying/converting prospects into Bank customers.
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Portfolio Manager- San Luis Obispo (REIG) – Hybrid
The Portfolio Manager evaluates financial information and credit worthiness based on a sound analysis of the credit structure, cash flow, and collateral. The Portfolio Manager will have well-rounded experience in underwriting commercial credit requests regarding individuals, businesses, and commercial real estate. The Portfolio Manager will be proficient in financial statement analysis. Specific duties of the Portfolio Manager include:
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Business Systems Analyst – Hybrid
The Business Systems Analyst is responsible for ensuring the Loan Administration Department’s effective use of loan system applications and technology for both the benefit of the loan production and servicing functions of Bank of the Sierra. This individual will research, implement, and direct the implementation of solutions to improve upon the Bank’s technology-based processes and applications. The Business Systems Analyst will also evaluate the best ways to leverage the use of technology and automation to ensure the Bank’s loan servicing processes are efficient, accurate, and service focused. This individual will act as a subject matter expert on the integration of systems with the loan process and will make recommendations to upper-level management regarding the same.
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Senior Commercial Loan Underwriter – Fresno Palm (Hybrid)
Underwrites commercial business and real estate loan requests and performs a variety of duties for the Commercial Banking Department; develops expertise in evaluating the creditworthiness of individuals and businesses; assists with the loan process by inputting and analyzing financial information of businesses and/or individuals to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money; conducts credit investigations focused on determining whether the borrower will have sufficient cash flow for repayment; underwrites and prepares commercial credit requests, working collaboratively with and making discretionary recommendations and suggestions to Loan Officers and/or Portfolio Managers. Follows for timely renewals, reporting requirements, compliance, and delinquencies.
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Senior Commercial Loan Underwriter (Remote)
Underwrites commercial business and real estate loan requests and performs a variety of duties for the Commercial Banking Department; develops expertise in evaluating the creditworthiness of individuals and businesses; assists with the loan process by inputting and analyzing financial information of businesses and/or individuals to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money; conducts credit investigations focused on determining whether the borrower will have sufficient cash flow for repayment; underwrites and prepares commercial credit requests, working collaboratively with and making discretionary recommendations and suggestions to Loan Officers and/or Portfolio Managers. Follows for timely renewals, reporting requirements, compliance, and delinquencies.
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Teller (29 Hours) – Exeter
Tellers are responsibility for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account related inquiries.
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Teller (29 Hours) – Visalia Mooney
Tellers are responsibility for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account related inquiries.
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Teller – Bakersfield Ming
Tellers are responsibility for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account related inquiries.
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ATM-POS-Department Supervisor- Porterville
The ATM/POS Department Supervisor is responsible for leading by example a customer service-focused team. The ideal candidate must be able to supervise, train, coach, develop and motivate their team members through dynamic leadership skills as well as manage the daily operations and employee development of the department. The ideal candidate must always uphold confidentially when handling customer’s information.
