Careers

Our team is committed to making every community we’re part of better.

Careers

Our team is committed to making every community we’re part of better.

Grow With Us.

Grow With Us.

Bank of the Sierra employees provide personal service to meet 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.

Want to Join Our Team?

As a full-service bank, we have a variety of positions that require many different skill sets. We’re looking for individuals who display strong moral and ethical behavior in day-to-day dealings with consumers, businesses, employees, and communities.

Want to Join Our Team?

Current Job Openings.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Explore our rewarding job opportunities and apply online or at any one of our branches.

Teller – Bakersfield Riverlakes

Tellers are responsible for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account-related inquiries.

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Senior Commercial Loan Underwriter – Small Business Group (Hybrid)

Responsible for underwriting small business loan requests to achieve efficiencies and quality of the process to enhance client experience. Primary performance responsibilities include analyzing business and personal financial data to determine the merits of the loan request (including adherence to loan policy), assessing the credit worthiness of borrowers, decision loans within established lending authority, identify and mitigate risks and appropriately structure loan requests. Ensure all due diligence and background evaluations are complete and thorough before rendering a credit decision. May assist more senior credit officers with larger or more complex loan requests.

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Temporary Compliance Analyst – Remote (California)

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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Teller - Fresno Palm 38 Hours

Tellers are responsible for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account-related inquiries.

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Temporary Overdraft Specialist – Corporate

This position is primarily responsible for communicating effectively and professionally while handling incoming/outgoing calls and written communications from/to customers relating to the bank’s overdraft program. Performing various tasks related to the day-to-day processing of the bank’s overdrawn accounts as well as handling functions that have a regulatory, monetary, and potential reputational risk impact. Functions are time sensitive and must be adhered to by the bank’s policy and procedures.

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Payroll Processor – Remote

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. Must be able to work in a capacity with strict privacy and confidentiality requirements both inside and outside the organization. Additional duties as assigned.

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Administrative Assistant – Corporate (Porterville)

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to executive and human resources team members by managing schedules, arranging appointments, arranging travel, and scheduling meetings and conference calls.

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Teller – Porterville Main

Tellers are responsible for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account related inquiries.

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Commercial Loan Underwriter – San Luis Obispo (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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SOS Operations Assistant – Corporate (Porterville)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Processing Branch Capture runs for our heavy deposit volume branches
  • Process mail in deposits
  • Audit review on other departments work
  • Email on Log missing work
  • Logging missing work on Smartsheet

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Teller – Fresno Shaw

Tellers are responsible for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account related inquiries.

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Teller – Porterville Main

Tellers are responsible for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account related inquiries.

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Customer Service Representative – Porterville (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 – Ventura

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. The CRM will have a well-rounded experience in underwriting commercial credit requests regarding individuals, businesses, and agricultural operations considered to be Middle Market in size. The CRM will be proficient in financial statement analysis.

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Fraud Operations Assistant – Corporate (Porterville)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Review deposits
  • Review Remote Deposits for possible fraud
  • Email correspondence with branches
  • Confirm issuance of items with customers

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SOS Operations Assistant – Corporate

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Processing Branch Capture runs for our heavy deposit volume branches
  • Process mail in deposits
  • Audit review on other departments work
  • Email on Log missing work
  • Logging missing work on Smartsheet

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Commercial Loan Officer II – San Luis Obispo

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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Teller – Clovis

Tellers are responsible for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account related inquiries.

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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 – California City 38 Hours

Tellers are responsible for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account related inquiries.

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Temporary Operations Assistant – Payment Solutions (Corporate)

Responsibilities include processing Debit Card applications, setting up new Sierra Cash Management customers, processing new Online Banking enrollments, answering emails and telephone inquiries from the branches and Customer Service. Must be a quick learner, have good technical skills, be able to perform multiple tasks under pressure and be a team player. Candidate will also be cross trained in other areas of the department.

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Senior Teller – Bakersfield Cal Ave

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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Treasury Service Manager – Hybrid

Treasury Service Manager (TSM) is a key role as the liaison between the treasury sales team and all other business lines. Assisting the treasury sales team on completing proposals and reviewing accuracy on documentation before sending to our business partners. This role will also be responsible for training new clients on treasury products and services.

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Treasury Relationship Manager – Hybrid

Treasury Relationship Manager (TRM) will be primarily responsible for the sales of Treasury Management Products and Services to customers and prospective customers within the assigned market. Must have a broad knowledge of Treasury Management concepts/services and experience dealing with commercial customers.

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Senior Commercial Loan Officer – Fresno Palm

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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ATM-POS Department Supervisor- Corporate

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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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/Secretary Additionally, 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 responsible for providing exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing and helping with account related inquiries.

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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 – 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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Relationship Manager - Tulare

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. The CRM will have a well-rounded general banking experience.  

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Financial Service Representative (FSR) - Clovis

A Financial Service Representative works with customers interested in opening accounts, and cross-sell deposit and loan accounts and services. Is responsible for describing available accounts and explaining the services connected to each type such as the use of ATMs, direct deposit, and overdraft protection. The FSR is responsible for ensuring that the customer’s information is confidentially and effectively recorded electronically.

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Our 7 Key Strategies.

Our 7 Key Strategies.

  • Keep Thinking: Anticipate and meet needs with a broad range of solutions.
  • Keep Serving: Provide quality service on a timely, competitive basis.
  • Keep Learning: Be passionate about being the right person on the team.
  • Keep Growing: Encourage creativity and maximize every opportunity to improve.
  • Keep Giving: Serve our communities through involvement and reinvestment.
  • Keep Striving: Be disciplined; aim for excellence.
  • Keep Smiling: Enjoy the journey and have fun along the way.

Employee Benefits.

Enjoy meaningful work in a collegial atmosphere, plus:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Generous benefits packages, including medical, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan
  • Professional development through education, tuition reimbursement, and promotions
Apply online or at any one of our branches.

Employee Benefits.

Get to Know Us.

Founded in 1977, Bank of the Sierra is an independent, community-centric regional bank headquartered in California’s southern San Joaquin Valley. We offer a full range of retail and commercial banking services to support individuals and businesses in reaching their goals, now and in the future.

Founded in 1977, Bank of the Sierra is an independent, community-centric regional bank headquartered in California’s southern San Joaquin Valley. We offer a full range of retail and commercial banking services to support individuals and businesses in reaching their goals, now and in the future.

Bank of the Sierra is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.