Full-Time

Utility Universal Banker

Updated on 3/14/2025

Mechanics Bank

Mechanics Bank

1,001-5,000 employees

Compensation Overview

$21 - $28Hourly

Junior, Mid

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Richmond, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Berkeley, CA, USA

Approximately 80 - 90% travel is required, typically within a 50-mile radius.

Category
Commercial Banking
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Approximately 80 - 90% travel is required, typically within a 50-mile radius. May exceed dependent upon territory. Mileage will be paid for travel between assignments.
  • Minimum of 2 years of banking experience in operations and sales required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and customer service.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as a team member.
  • Ability to make decisions using information available.
  • Working knowledge of Bank deposit products and services.
  • Working knowledge of Bank's consumer loan products.
  • Basic knowledge of alternative Bank services and vendor provided products.
  • Ability to persuade, including the value and benefits of using the Bank's services and products.
  • Knowledge of applicable Bank policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
  • Performs routine teller transactions, new account transactions and works directly with customers. Responsible for maintaining and balancing a cash supply for transactions performed.
  • Assists customers with account maintenance, online banking, mobile banking, and other complex account issues. Resolves concerns presented by customers. Effectively questions and listens to customers to gain a full understanding of both their new and existing financial circumstances and needs.
  • Provides comprehensive deposit services to individuals, fiduciary, and small businesses in a Retail office. Promotes the full range of deposit products and services that best meets the customer’s needs.
  • Reviews customer transactions for red flags and fraudulent items. Maintains awareness of current criminal scams used against banking customers. Prevents customers from becoming victims of fraud. Refers customers to Branch Management and the proper department for issues that cannot be resolved at the teller line.
  • Represents the Bank and its products and services with pride and enthusiasm. Utilizes sales techniques to uncover customer needs to present the bank’s products and services. Provides additional information to customers regarding bank’s special promotions.
  • Receives small business loan applications and reviews loan packages for required documentation. Processes simple consumer loan packages and refers real estate secured consumer loans or complex business loans to business partner.
  • Gathers data and processes various reports and forms (e.g., Currency Transaction Reports, Reg CC, holds, overdraft, operational branch reports, etc.) to ensure compliance with Bank policies and procedures, Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering and regulatory compliance programs.
  • Keeps a clean, organized work area and a professional appearance. Completes required compliance training in a timely manner. Participates in branch, Region, and Bank campaigns.
Desired Qualifications
  • Notary license preferred

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Richmond, Virginia

Founded

1905

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion to Ashland could increase market share and customer base.
  • Experienced hires like Sommer McKinley attract high-net-worth clients.
  • David Sway's expertise strengthens financial management and investment strategies.

What critics are saying

  • CEO John DeCero's retirement may lead to strategic misalignment.
  • Expansion to Ashland may strain resources and impact service quality.
  • New executive appointments could cause inconsistencies in strategic direction.

What makes Mechanics Bank unique

  • Mechanics Bank focuses on community development with Courtney Williams leading CRA programs.
  • Expansion to Ashland shows strategic growth beyond core markets.
  • Hiring experienced professionals enhances wealth management and private banking services.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Mechanics Bank
Dec 19th, 2024
Courtney Williams to lead community development, reinvestment programs at Mechanics Bank

Community development and reinvestment professional Courtney Williams has joined Mechanics Bank as executive vice president and director of CRA Strategy & Administration.

Richland Source
Nov 8th, 2024
James A. Courtney Award celebrates excellence among Mechanics Bank staff

Sally Caskey joined Mechanics in 2005 and has served as a Senior Staff Accountant and Assistant Controller prior to her current position of Shareholder Relations and Corporate Administration.

Orange County Business Journal
Mar 11th, 2024
Mechanics Bank CEO John DeCero Retires

John DeCero, who in 17 years went from starting a bank in Orange County with no assets to overseeing $17.5 billion, has retired as chief executive of Mechanics Bank.

Ashland Source
Feb 22nd, 2024
Mechanics Bank will expand to Ashland

Mechanics Bank will expand to Ashland.

Bizjournals
Feb 22nd, 2024
Sommer McKinley, CFP(R), AIF(R)

Sommer McKinley, CFP(R), AIF(R), has joined Mechanics Bank's wealth management team as senior director of investment management services.