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Personal Banker

Columbia Bank

Salem, ORFull-time$19–24/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19–24/hr
Location
Salem, OR
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Personal Banker delivers client service by identifying financial needs, recommending products and services, and referring clients to appropriate bank partners. The role develops new and existing client relationships, originates consumer lending opportunities, opens consumer and business accounts, and supports teller functions when needed. It is fully onsite at the Salem location and offers a stated pay range of $19.00–$24.00.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Consumer BankingBusiness Banking ProductsConsumer LendingCash HandlingAccount BalancingCalculationClient Relationship Development

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDTeller or Banking ExperienceNationwide Multistate Licensing and Registry

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Salem, Oregon

Full time

JR103948

About the Role:

The Personal Banker is responsible for delivering exceptional client experience by adhering to our Breakthrough Client Experience Standards. They will acquire new and expand existing relationships with clients by asking questions to identify needs, offering appropriate products and services, and referring the client to the appropriate business partners within the Bank when needed. Also responsible for uncovering and originating consumer lending opportunities.

  • Provide excellent client service by providing immediate acknowledgement, identifying, and offering appropriate products and services, and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.

  • 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 and consistently provides proactive solutions and problem resolutions in alignment with the bank’s Breakthrough Client Service Standards.

  • Opens Consumer and Business accounts for existing and new clients.

  • Acts as a resource to the Client Service Specialists by contributing to the team environment and filling in on teller functions (including cash transactions) when needed.

  • Supports the branch goal of identifying and referring a wide range of bank products and services to the appropriate internal business partners.

  • Resolves client issues and requests, exhibiting strong follow-through.

  • Building familiarity with business, consumer, and trust entities.

About You:

  • High School Diploma or GED, required.

  • 1 year of Teller or other banking experience preferred.

  • Basic knowledge of consumer banking and business products and services offered.

  • Ability and desire to actively develop consumer lending skills.

  • Ability to accurately handle cash, balance accounts and drawers, and perform accurate calculations.

  • Proficient in expanding the client relationship with emphasis on creating new relationships and expanding existing relationships utilizing a personal and business bio and rapport with customers.

  • Ability to obtain a Nationwide Multistate Licensing and Registry (NMLS) preferred.

Be a part of a bank that invests in you!

  • 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 $19.00 - $24.00.

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).

510 Lancaster Drive NE Salem OR 97301

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: [email protected] .

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.

At Columbia Bank, we’re redefining what it means to bank and to build a career. As the West’s premier banking experience, we combine the strength and scale of a leading financial institution with the heart and mindset of a community bank. With more than 350 locations across eight states, we deliver relationship-based service backed by regional expertise and resources that help families and businesses thrive.

Our culture is built on Do RIGHT , which means:

  • Relationships: We create authentic connections with customers, colleagues, and communities.

  • Impact: Every role here makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives and local economies.

  • Growth: We invest in your success with career development, mentorship, and learning opportunities.

  • Heart: We care deeply about doing what’s best for our customers and each other.

  • Trust: Integrity and transparency guide everything we do.

Why work for Columbia Bank?

  • A strong, stable financial foundation with over $67 billion in assets and a diverse portfolio that supports flexibility and opportunity.

  • A culture of belonging and purpose, where your ideas matter and your work has impact.

  • Competitive benefits and flexibility designed to help you thrive personally and professionally.

  • Community engagement that matters, from supporting local businesses to empowering youth through financial literacy initiatives.

Ready to Do RIGHT for your career, your community, and your future? Explore opportunities and join Columbia Bank today.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,028 open Personal Banker jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$19–24/hr
  • US median$21–31/hr493 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $21.50/hr, is 17% below the US median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Personal Banker hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 44 open Personal Banker jobs in Oregon and 2,028 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Oregon
Experience
Personal Banker postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 3 years (1,121 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 502 of the 2,028 open Personal Banker jobs (25%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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