Full-Time

Senior Personal Banker

Updated on 8/1/2026

Deadline 6/22/27
Kearny Bank

Kearny Bank

201-500 employees

Community bank offering personalized financial services

Compensation Overview

$23 - $31.25/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

Springfield, NJ, USA

In Person

Occasional travel to other branch locations is required; work is onsite, including some evenings and Saturdays.

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A minimum of 2 years of retail banking and/or cash handling experience is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • The ability to maintain a positive and collaborative attitude in all situations is required.
  • Excellent customer service and follow-through skills are required.
  • The ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve internal or external client concerns is required.
  • The ability to maintain a positive, professional, and collaborative demeanor in all situations is required.
  • The ability to manage staff and resolve conflicts is required.
  • The ability to lead, coach, and influence team members to achieve performance goals is required.
  • The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds.
  • The candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the bank will not sponsor a visa or work authorization.
Responsibilities
  • Process routine and complex transactions, including account openings and closings, deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, and transfers, in accordance with bank policies and procedures.
  • Assist in retaining and growing existing client relationships by understanding client needs and introducing relevant financial solutions.
  • Participate in ongoing training and regular meetings and remain cross-trained to perform duties necessary to assist clients.
  • Assist with daily branch operations, including reporting, audits, automated teller machines, coin machines, and the main cash vault; prepare cash shipments, order cash and coin as needed, and receive and process cash shipments.
  • Ensure daily operational integrity and excellence.
  • Maintain current knowledge of bank policies and procedures to ensure compliance and operational soundness.
  • Ensure the branch adheres to regulatory compliance requirements such as Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism.
  • Build client loyalty through courteous, professional service aligned with established service standards.
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of bank products and services to engage clients in consultative discussions and recommend solutions aligned with their financial needs.
  • Identify client needs and refer appropriate products and services while executing a smooth transition across functions.
  • Resolve client concerns in a courteous, positive, and timely manner.
  • Serve as a liaison between the branch and other bank departments to ensure communication and understanding of company policies and procedures.
  • Lead and motivate branch team members by example by delivering and modeling exceptional client experiences and consistent relationship-building conversations.
  • Participate in quarterly individual coaching sessions with each team member, emphasizing accountability for branch retention, growth, referral goals, service standards, and operational excellence.
  • Serve as the operational and client-facing leader in the absence of the Client Relationship Manager.
  • Work onsite at the assigned branch during normal business hours, including evenings and Saturdays, and occasionally travel to other branch locations.
Desired Qualifications
  • An associate's degree is preferred.
  • Prior experience in a supervisory, team lead, or coaching capacity is preferred.
  • Prior client service experience or a strong desire to work in the service industry is preferred.

Kearny Bank provides full-service community banking in New Jersey and beyond, offering personal and business financial products. Its services include checking and savings accounts, loans and mortgages, commercial banking, and digital banking via online and mobile platforms. The way it works is through a network of local branches staffed by trained professionals who learn the needs of nearby residents and businesses to tailor products and services, with deposits, loans, and payments processed through in-branch staff and digital channels. The company differentiates itself through deep local presence, long-standing community ties dating back to 1884, and a focus on personalized customer service delivered by consistently trained teams. Its goal is to be a trusted financial partner for neighbors by providing dependable, accessible banking and services that meet local needs.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Fairfield, California

Founded

2001

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What believers are saying

  • Core deposits can fund lending with lower-cost, stickier balances.
  • Branch density supports cross-selling checking, savings, CDs, and loans.
  • SBA and C&I lending offer expansion upside with local business outreach.

What critics are saying

  • Regional CRE concentration ties earnings to New Jersey and New York property cycles.
  • Net interest margin compression quickly hurts profitability when deposit costs rise.
  • Branch-heavy scale limits pricing power against larger and digital-first competitors.

What makes Kearny Bank unique

  • 1884-founded community bank centered in New Jersey and metro New York.
  • Forty retail branches span ten New Jersey counties, Brooklyn, and Staten Island.
  • Relationship banking targets consumers, small businesses, and real-estate borrowers.

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Company News

GlobeNewswire
Sep 30th, 2025
Kearny Financial Corp. Partners with The Lab Consulting to Accelerate Operational Efficiency and Drive Shareholder Value

FAIRFIELD, N.J., Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Kearny Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: KRNY) (the "Company"), a performance-driven financial institution committed to sustainable growth and innovation, today announced a strategic partnership with The Lab Consulting, a leading provider of process improvement and automation solutions for the financial services industry.

ROI-NJ
Aug 12th, 2025
Kearny Bank promotes Migliozzi to first VP/senior enterprise risk manager

Kearny Bank announced that Anthony Migliozzi of Chatham has been promoted to first vice president/senior enterprise risk manager and will continue overseeing the bank's enterprise risk management function.

ROI-NJ
May 22nd, 2025
Kearny Bank appoints Valente as new chief risk officer

Valente, who joined Kearny Bank in 2017 and is currently senior vice president/risk officer, will assume leadership of the bank's Enterprise Risk Management and oversight of the Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Sanctions Compliance, Security and Compliance functions.

ROI-NJ
May 22nd, 2025
Kearny Bank Appoints Valente As New Chief Risk Officer

Michael Valente of Oradell has been promoted to the position of 1st senior vice president and chief risk officer by the Kearny Bank Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2025.Valente, who joined Kearny Bank in 2017 and is currently senior vice president/risk officer, will assume leadership of the bank’s Enterprise Risk Management and oversight of the Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Sanctions Compliance, Security and Compliance functions. He’ll assume the responsibilities currently held by John V. Dunne, who will be retiring from his position effective June 30, 2025.“I’m pleased to congratulate Mike on his promotion,” said Craig L. Montanaro, Kearny Bank’s president and chief executive officer. “We’re fortunate to have such a talented leader in our organization who can step directly into this critical role. I’m looking forward to his continued contributions

ROI-NJ
May 1st, 2025
Kearny Bank Names Persaud Retail Relationship Manager In North Bergen

Kearny Bank Thursday said Latita Persaud is the new assistant vice president/retail relationship manager of the Fairfield-based bank’s North Bergen branch.Persaud joined Kearny Bank in 2022 as a retail client experience manager. In her new role, she is overseeing all aspects of the branch’s sales and operations. Persaud holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from New Jersey City University.Kearny Bank said Persaud interacts regularly with its corporate office in Fairfield in matters pertaining to government banking and has ongoing relationships with various housing authorities throughout the Hudson County area.“Our branch is located in a relatively urban area, with many of our clients living in large, residential buildings,” Persaud said. The branch is located at 8901 John F. Kennedy Blvd. “The owners of many of these condominiums and apartment structures are commercial clients of ours