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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Branch Utility – Bakersfield East Hills
To support the effective delivery of all banking services with a branch of Bank of the Sierra, the Branch Utility will provide support for all operational job functions by filling in for the Senior Teller, FSR, Branch Operations Supervisor, and Branch Operations Manager as needed at any branch within their assigned region. The Branch Utility will primarily be a ‘float’ position that is assigned to an entire region and they will work closely with the Regional Branch Administrator to ensure the region maintains outstanding customer relations, achieves assigned goals and objectives, adheres to company policy and procedure, completes required tasks, high employee morale by providing leadership and motivation to assigned team members.
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Branch Utility – Bakersfield East Hills
To support the effective delivery of all banking services with a branch of Bank of the Sierra, the Branch Utility will provide support for all operational job functions by filling in for the Senior Teller, FSR, Branch Operations Supervisor, and Branch Operations Manager as needed at any branch within their assigned region. The Branch Utility will primarily be a ‘float’ position that is assigned to an entire region and they will work closely with the Regional Branch Administrator to ensure the region maintains outstanding customer relations, achieves assigned goals and objectives, adheres to company policy and procedure, completes required tasks, high employee morale by providing leadership and motivation to assigned team members.
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Temporary Teller – Porterville Main
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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Temporary Teller – West Olive
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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Temp Teller – Visalia 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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Branch Utility – (Central Valley Region Float)
To support the effective delivery of all banking services with a branch of Bank of the Sierra, the Branch Utility will provide support for all operational job functions by filling in for the Senior Teller, FSR, Branch Operations Supervisor, and Branch Operations Manager as needed at any branch within their assigned region. The Branch Utility will primarily be a ‘float’ position that is assigned to an entire region and they will work closely with the Regional Branch Administrator to ensure the region maintains outstanding customer relations, achieves assigned goals and objectives, adheres to company policy and procedure, completes required tasks, high employee morale by providing leadership and motivation to assigned team members.
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Operations Manager – Visalia Downtown
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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Payroll Processor- Human Resources
Process the company’s payroll every pay period. Maintain and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions. Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions. Answer staff questions about wages, deductions, attendance, and time records. Additional duties as assigned.
Must be able to work in a capacity with strict privacy and confidentiality requirements both inside and outside the organization.
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Financial Services Representative – Porterville
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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Full-Time Temporary Teller- West Olive Porterville
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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Teller – Santa Paula ( 29 Hours)
Receives and pays out money, and keeps records of money and negotiable instruments involved in financial transactions. Offers excellent customer service to all our clients by providing a friendly and professional experience.
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Compliance Lending Analyst
Assists with oversight of the bank’s policies and procedures to federal and state laws and regulations by performing the duties described below.
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Part-Time Customer Service Representative – Fresno – Temporary (31 Hours)
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- Three Rivers ( 36 Hours)
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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Teller – Bakersfield East Hills- Temporary (25 Hours)
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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Teller -Santa Paula ( 29 Hours)
Receives and pays out money, and keeps records of money and negotiable instruments involved in financial transactions. Offers excellent customer service to all our clients by providing a friendly and professional experience.
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Compliance Lending Analyst
Assists with oversight of the bank’s policies and procedures to federal and state laws and regulations by performing the duties described below.
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Lending Compliance Manager
Oversees adherence of the bank’s policies and procedures to federal and state laws and regulations by performing the duties described below.
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Teller – Bakersfield Cal Ave
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 – Reedley
Responsibilities include assisting the Operations Manager (OM) with ability to take over when OM is unavailable. Will assist customers with banking transactions, receiving deposits, cashing checks, selling bank products, balancing drawer and ATM, Certifications, CTR’s and back up FSR. Must be a quick learner and be able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Must be people oriented with good communication skills who enjoys working with the public.
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Teller – Bakersfield East Hills
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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Customer Service Representative – Fresno – Temporary
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 – Dinuba 29 hours
Receives and pays out money, and keeps records of money and negotiable instruments involved in financial transactions. Offers excellent customer service to all our clients by providing a friendly and professional experience.
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Financial Services Representative – Visalia Mooney
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/Secret
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Teller – Woodlake 36 hours
Include the following:
Other duties may be assigned.
Receives checks and cash for deposit, verifies amount, and examines checks for endorsements.
Cashes checks and pays out money after verification of signatures and customer balances.
Enters customers’ transactions into computer to record transactions, and issues computer generated receipts.
Places holds on accounts for uncollected funds.
Orders daily supply of cash, and counts incoming cash.
Balances currency, coin, and checks in cash drawer at end of shift and compares totaled amounts with data displayed on computer screen.
Explains, promotes, or sells products or services such as traveler’s checks, savings bonds, money orders, and cashier’s checks.
Removes deposits from, and counts and balances cash in, automated teller machines and night depository.
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Financial Services Representative – Delano
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/Secret
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Teller – Ventura
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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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/Secret
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Branch Manager – Lompoc
Supervises and coordinates activities of employees involved in performing internal operations in a department or branch of the Bank by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates:
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Commercial Loan Officer- Bakersfield (California Ave)
To develop and manage commercial loan accounts which meet established lending requirements and which provide maximum profitability to the bank with minimum risk.
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Commercial Loan Underwriter-Bakersfield (Cal Ave)
The Commercial Loan Underwriter underwrites commercial business and real estate loan requests and performs a variety of duties for the Commercial Banking Department.
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Senior Credit Analyst- Bakersfield (Cal Ave)
The Senior Credit Analyst develops expertise in evaluating the credit worthiness of individuals and businesses.
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Commercial Loan Underwriter- San Luis Obispo
The Commercial Loan Underwriter underwrites commercial business and real estate loan requests and performs a variety of duties for the Commercial Banking Department.
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Credit Analyst – Sacramento
The Credit Analyst develops expertise in evaluating the credit worthiness of individuals and businesses
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Portfolio Manager- Sacramento Lending Team
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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Commercial Loan Underwriter- Sacramento
The Commercial Loan Underwriter underwrites commercial business and real estate loan requests and performs a variety of duties for the Commercial Banking Department.
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VP Commercial Loan Officer- Ventura
To develop and manage commercial loan accounts which meet established lending requirements, and which provide maximum profitability to the bank with minimum risk.
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Loan Underwriter- Ventura
The Commercial Loan Underwriter underwrites commercial business and real estate loan requests and performs a variety of duties for the Commercial Banking Department.
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Credit Analyst – Ventura
The Credit Analyst develops expertise in evaluating the credit worthiness of individuals and businesses
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Teller – Bakersfield Cal Ave
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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Credit Analyst – San Luis Obispo
The Credit Analyst develops expertise in evaluating the credit worthiness of individuals and businesses.
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Senior Credit Assistant – San Luis Obispo
Responsibilities include providing support to the Credit Administration Department. These duties include but are not limited to: ordering and follow-up on appraisal and environmental reports, construction loan monitoring, and other duties as assigned.
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Commercial Loan Officer-Fresno
To develop and manage commercial loan accounts which meet established lending requirements, and which provide maximum profitability to the bank with minimum risk.
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Credit Analyst-Fresno
SUMMARY
Prepares various Credit Administration reports for the Chief Credit Officer and/or Credit Administrators.
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Portfolio Manager I-Fresno Palm
Job Summary
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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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.
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Operations Assistant – Payment Solutions Department- Porterville
Candidate will assist in completing various daily operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to producing correspondences, relationship management letters, processing write off balances, reviewing reports, making calls to customer and repayment plan management. Candidate will be cross trained in all areas of the department and must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must be a quick learner and be able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Candidate should be well organized, self-motivated and have excellent customer service skills.
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Teller – Hanford
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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Operations Assistant – Overdraft Specialist-Porterville
Candidate will assist in completing various daily operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to producing correspondences, relationship management letters, processing write off balances, reviewing reports, making calls to customer and repayment plan management. Candidate will be cross trained in all areas of the department and must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must be a quick learner and be able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Candidate should be well organized, self-motivated and have excellent customer service skills.
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Customer Service Representative – Customer Service Center
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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ATM/Debit Card Manager
The ATM-Debit Card Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the ATM & Card Programs for Bank of the Sierra, and direct supervision of the ATM & Card Operations Team. A successful Debit Card Operations Manager will possess the desire and focus to solve daily issues in addition to keeping up with ever-changing technology as it relates to the debit landscape, managing an ATM fleet of 50+ ATMs, and multiple vendor relationships. Strong problem solving, research, and analytical skills are required for use in mitigating fraud and identifying the source of problems. Must be able to escalate issues in accordance with appropriate steps for each vendor/IT.
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Credit Risk Data and Analytics Manager (Remote within California)
There is flexibility as to work location for this position as Bank of the Sierra has a large footprint across the central and southern San Joaquin Valley and central and southern California coast.
SUMMARY
Reporting directly to the Chief Credit Officer (CCO), the Credit Risk Data and Analytics Manager (CRDM) role is to generate timely, accurate, comprehensive and dependable credit risk management reports and analytics that provide insight into the quality and trends of our loan portfolio.
The Data and Analytics Manager will work closely with the CCO, CFO, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Loan Operations, IT, Internal and External Audit, and the Business Units to develop and manage timely credit reporting for external and internal purposes and credit analytics to understand how effectively we are managing to our credit risk appetite and the risk-adjusted returns of the institution.
Examples of the types of required credit information reporting include: 1) Credit information for the public reports of the consolidated Bank Holding Company and Bank — Press Releases, 10Qs, 10Ks, Investor Presentations, Regulatory Call Reports, 2) Loan information including risk ratings, accrual/non-accrual and impairment status, delinquency status, TDR designation, etc., 3) Loan information for the Company’s ALLL and CECL calculations, 4) Loan portfolio segmentation by product, business, and geographic location, 5) Collateral reporting including values, location, specific property type, tax liens, etc., 6) Providing loan portfolio information to the Auditors and Regulators on a timely basis, 7) Developing enhanced management and Board reporting to ensure that the institution’s executive team has strong insight into our credit risk profile.
Examples of the types of desired credit analytics include: 1) Individual loan underwriting stress test and break-even debt service analysis, 2) Roll rate and risk rating migration analysis, 3) Vintage analysis, 4) Overall loan portfolio and business line/product stress testing, 5) Developing predictive credit indicators and expected loss models — PD, LGD, EAD, 6) Credit risk data for pricing models, and 7) Loan Concentration Risk modeling. Experience managing or assisting with the ALLL or CECL methodology for a bank would be a plus.
The ideal candidate for the Credit Risk Data and Analytics Manager role will be someone with an inquisitive mind, deep information technology background and a strong knowledge of credit risk who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and designing and developing credit reports and analytics, within a framework of strong internal controls over financial reporting, while managing a small team. Strong knowledge of IT systems and protocols will be important as a strategic enhancement goal for this position is to create a credit data warehouse with “certified” data pulled from our core systems and used to generate standardized and ad-hoc reporting. A key deliverable for the CRDM is to automate routine and regular reporting to generate time and cost efficiencies.
The Credit Risk Data and Analytics Manager role is an important role for the Bank. The Chief Credit Officer sees enhanced credit analytics and reporting as a strategic differentiator for the Bank as it continues to grow. Compensation is comprised of a base salary and annual bonus which is determined by both Bank and individual performance. Credit modeling, database management, and report generating experience is desired.
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Teller – Santa Barbara
Receives and pays out money, and keeps records of money and negotiable instruments involved in financial transactions. Offers excellent customer service to all our clients by providing a friendly and professional experience.
