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, Los Angeles, 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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Senior Credit Assistant (A) – Porterville, Corporate
SUMMARY
Provides operational, administrative, and training support to the Credit Administration Department
including the following duties:
- Loan application and concept memo tracking and processing
- Processing notices of adverse action (NOAs)
- Handling Requests for Personal Credit Reports
- Maintaining Loan Tickler System
- CAP and Annual Loan Review (ALR) tracking and processing
- Preparing for Loan Reviews, Operational Reviews, Compliance Reviews, and Regulatory Exams etc. (organizing loan files etc.)
- Processing and Paying Legal Bills
- Foreclosure processing
- Pre-filing
- Engagement
- Impairment and Bidding
- Processing commercial Beri-Check payments
- Bankruptcy Tracking
- Relief from Stay tracking
- Negotiation of position tracking
- Demand Letters (issuance)
- Tracking of issuance
- Tracking of expiration
- OREO Monitoring/Processing
- Tracking of Expense
- Tracking of Properties
- Insurance Payments
- Bill Paying
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Credit Assistant – Porterville, Corporate ( Temporary)
SUMMARY
Provides operational, administrative, and training support to the Credit Administration Department
including the following duties:
- Loan application and concept memo tracking and processing
- Processing notices of adverse action (NOAs)
- Handling Requests for Personal Credit Reports
- Maintaining Loan Tickler System
- CAP and Annual Loan Review (ALR) tracking and processing
- Preparing for Loan Reviews, Operational Reviews, Compliance Reviews, and Regulatory Exams etc. (organizing loan files etc.)
- Processing and Paying Legal Bills
- Foreclosure processing
- Pre-filing
- Engagement
- Impairment and Bidding
- Processing commercial Beri-Check payments
- Bankruptcy Tracking
- Relief from Stay tracking
- Negotiation of position tracking
- Demand Letters (issuance)
- Tracking of issuance
- Tracking of expiration
- OREO Monitoring/Processing
- Tracking of Expense
- Tracking of Properties
- Insurance Payments
- Bill Paying
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Production Control Tech
The Production Control Technician is primarily responsible for the maintenance and administrative tasks directly related to user access to the bank’s application systems. A candidate for this position will need to become familiar with and stay current with Production Control policies and procedures. Adherence to bank policy and procedure is a key component with the daily tasks and responsibilities required for this position. This position will require frequent communication with bank staff to follow up with outstanding requests and careful attention to detail with the required documentation to complete requested user security access changes. This position will report directly to the Bank Applications Manager in Information Technology.
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Training Specialist
The Training Specialists primary responsibility is the presentation of the teller training program, new accounts training program, fraud training, other classes that may be required. Additionally, the position requires the incumbent possess presentation skills, organizational and project planning skills, as well as motivational skills. Must be highly self-motivated with the ability to lead others. Training skills required as are monitoring, reporting writing, and analytical skills. Must be able to assist the Training Department in maintaining an efficient training culture.
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Operations Assistant: Teller – Bakersfield East Hills ( Temporary)
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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Risk Analyst – Porterville, Bakersfield, Visalia, Fresno
Bank of the Sierra is seeking a Risk Analyst. The Analyst will assist the Senior Information Security Officer/Head of Operational Risk in evaluating overall operational risk within the Bank. The role will focus on key operational risk areas including information security, vendor management, internal security and operational processes and programs. The position will help conduct risk assessments and control evaluations and work closely with the first line of defense in understanding the operational risk environment. Responsibilities will include completion of risk projects, planning, report preparation, issues follow-up, and other assigned duties for the department.
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Teller, part time – Arroyo Grande (26 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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Teller- Clovis (35 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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Operations Assistant:Part-time- Ojai
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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Senior Credit Analyst – Fresno
The Credit Analyst or Senior Credit Analyst develops expertise in evaluating the credit worthiness of individuals and businesses. Additionally, the Credit Analyst or Senior Credit Analyst may evaluate the credit worthiness of individuals applying for a consumer loan if qualified to do so as determined by the Chief Credit Officer, the Deputy Chief Credit Officer, or a Credit Administrator specializing in the approval of consumer loan products.
The Credit Analyst or Senior Credit Analyst focuses on determining whether the borrower will have sufficient cash flow by comparing borrower performance metrics to industry standards, other borrowers, and historical trends.
The Credit Analyst or Senior Credit Analyst determines the likelihood that a borrower will be able to meet financial obligations and pay back a loan, often by reviewing a borrower’s financial history and/or spreading a borrower’s financial statements to determine if cash flow and financial conditions will support satisfactory loan repayment. The Credit Analyst or Senior Credit Analyst, besides being skilled at financial statement analysis, uses performance metrics when reviewing the financial history of a potential borrower.
The Credit Analyst or Senior Credit Analyst may assist the Credit Administration Specialist in producing monthly loan portfolio reports
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Credit Assistant-Temporary Position
Responsibilities include preparing loan agendas for Officer’s Loan Committee and Senior Loan Committees, assemble packages, compile and prepare monthly reports for the Board of Directors, provide clerical support to Credit Administration and record loans approved within the authority of the Credit Administrators. Must be proficient in MS Excel to compile and/or design reports at the direction of supervisors or CCO in addition to all other duties assigned.
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Financial Services Representative – Visalia Mooney
Visalia Mooney – 40 Hours
Responsibilities include opening new accounts, providing loan services, selling bank products, assisting customers with bank transactions, receive deposits, cashing checks, etc. Must be a quick learner and be able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Must be a people oriented person who enjoys working with the public. Strong communication skills required.
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Teller – Bakersfield Ming
Bakersfield Ming – 40 Hours
Responsibilities include assisting customers with banking transactions, receiving deposits, cashing checks, selling bank products, balancing drawer and ATM, etc. Must be a quick learner and able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Must be a people oriented person with good communication skills who enjoys working with the public.
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Part Time Teller – Sanger
Sanger – 29 Hours
Responsibilities include assisting customers with banking transactions, receiving deposits, cashing checks, selling bank products, balancing drawer and ATM, etc. Must be a quick learner and able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Must be a people oriented person with good communication skills who enjoys working with the public.
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Part Time Teller – Porterville West Olive
Porterville West Olive – 37 Hours
Responsibilities include assisting customers with banking transactions, receiving deposits, cashing checks, selling bank products, balancing drawer and ATM, etc. Must be a quick learner and able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Must be a people oriented person with good communication skills who enjoys working with the public.
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Teller – Bakersfield East Hills
Bakersfield East Hills – 40 Hours
Responsibilities include assisting customers with banking transactions, receiving deposits, cashing checks, selling bank products, balancing drawer and ATM, etc. Must be a quick learner and able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Must be a people oriented person with good communication skills who enjoys working with the public.
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Sr Operations Assistant (Loan Boarding) – Porterville (Corporate)
Porterville (Corporate) – 40 Hours
Loan Boarding and Servicing of Commercial, SBA and Consumer loans in accordance with bank policies and regulatory guidelines within set time frame.
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Part Time Teller – Fresno Palm
Fresno Palm – 29 Hours
Responsibilities include assisting customers with banking transactions, receiving deposits, cashing checks, selling bank products, balancing drawer and ATM, etc. Must be a quick learner and able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Must be a people oriented person with good communication skills who enjoys working with the public.
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Financial Services Representative – Fresno Shaw
Fresno Shaw – 40 Hours
Responsibilities include opening new accounts, providing loan services, selling bank products, assisting customers with bank transactions, receive deposits, cashing checks, etc. Must be a quick learner and be able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Must be a people oriented person who enjoys working with the public. Strong communication skills required.
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Assistant Compliance Officer – Porterville (Corporate)
Porterville (Corporate) – 40 Hrs
Oversees adherence of establishment’s policies and procedures to federal and state laws and relations.
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Assistant Director of Process Operations – Porterville (Corporate)
Porterville (Corporate) – 40 Hours
This is a management position responsible for assisting in overseeing Bank of the Sierra’s delivery of service to its members with oversight of Corporate Operations, Facilities, and Loan Servicing Center functions. The Assistant Director of Process Operations will direct, develop, and evaluate service delivery to ensure that high quality service is provided to members and operational goals are attained. He/She will also monitor product quality and oversee training, development, and evaluation of staff; communicate directly/indirectly with staff regarding operational objectives, procedures, and regulations.
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Operations Process Analyst – Porterville (Corporate)
Porterville (Corporate) – 40 Hours
Will work with Process Operations business owners to identify areas where performance or processes can be improved, and to help them develop strategies to stay competitive in the marketplace. This involves meeting with key stakeholders to determine the goals of the organization, gathering and analyzing data and process mapping, and creating reports based around recommendations.
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Teller – Delano
Delano – 40 Hours
Responsibilities include assisting customers with banking transactions, receiving deposits, cashing checks, selling bank products, balancing drawer and ATM, etc. Must be a quick learner and able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Must be a people oriented person with good communication skills who enjoys working with the public.
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BSA Senior Analyst – All Markets
All Markets – 40 Hours
Under the guidance of the BSA Officer, the BSA Sr Analyst performs various oversight reviews and monitoring pertaining to the regulatory requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, Anti-Money Laundering Program, OFAC, Customer Due Diligence, and Customer Identification Program, using industry standard and regulatory guidance to ensure the Bank’s compliance efforts are maintained on a daily basis.
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Senior Credit Assistant – Porterville (Corporate)
Porterville (Corporate) – 40 Hours
Responsibilities include preparing loan agendas for Officer’s Loan Committee and Senior Loan Committees, assemble packages, compile and prepare monthly reports for the Board of Directors, provide clerical support to Credit Administration and record loans approved within the authority of the Credit Administrators. Must be proficient in MS Excel to compile and/or design reports at the direction of supervisors or CCO in addition to all other duties assigned.
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Part Time Teller – Paso Robles
Paso Robles – 29 Hours
Responsibilities include assisting customers with banking transactions, receiving deposits, cashing checks, selling bank products, balancing drawer and ATM, etc. Must be a quick learner and able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Must be a people oriented person with good communication skills who enjoys working with the public.
