Part-Time

Universal Banker 1

Posted on 10/4/2025

Deadline 10/17/26
Kearny Bank

Kearny Bank

201-500 employees

Community bank offering personalized financial services

Compensation Overview

$21 - $25/hr

Lakewood, NJ, USA

In Person

Occasional travel to other branches; requires Saturday work.

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Customer Service
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of cash handling experience.
  • Previous client service experience or a strong desire to work in the service industry.
  • The ability to develop a complete working knowledge of the teller system including the use of a PC and calculator, as required to efficiently perform the job.
  • Position requires flexibility and willingness to occasionally travel to other locations/branches; must work Saturdays.
  • Ability to meet/exceed client experience needs, identify client/project needs.
  • Strong team player.
  • Ability to act with integrity, demonstrate adaptability, work commitment and maintain a positive performance in all situations.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Outlook.
  • Ability to interact effectively and tactfully with all levels of the Bank.
  • Ability to read, write and speak clearly.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, expand and manage consumer and business account relationships, concentrating efforts in meeting client needs for financial products.
  • Actively participate in ongoing training and regular sales meetings. Willing to be cross-trained to perform duties necessary to assist clients when management is not present.
  • Process a variety of routine and complex transactions such as account opening and closing, processing deposits, withdrawals, loan payments and transfers.
  • Assist with the daily operations of the branch including reporting, audits, ATMs, coin machines and the main cash vault. Prepare cash for shipments and ordering cash/coin for the branch as needed.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures and the ability to apply this knowledge in real situations.
  • Process client transactions according to the Bank’s policies and procedures.
  • Ensure regulatory requirements such as Anti Money Laundering and BSA are adhered to.
  • Build client loyalty through courteous, professional service according to the Bank’s established Sales and Service Standards.
  • Maintain knowledge of all Bank products and services to effectively promote the Bank to clients.
  • Identify clients’ needs and make appropriate referrals of products and services while executing a smooth transition of client to platform personnel.
  • In the performance of respective duties, must maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with Bank Secrecy Act regulations and all other regulatory, security and bank policies.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned.

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Process automation partnership positions Kearny to improve profitability margins competitively.
  • Enhanced compliance infrastructure reduces operational risks and regulatory scrutiny exposure.
  • Community banking strategy captures market share in less-saturated Hudson County markets.

What critics are saying

  • 77.19% dividend payout ratio eliminates retained earnings buffer for loan loss provisions.
  • New Jersey office vacancy exceeds 20%; regional CRE downturn threatens loan portfolio.
  • Illiquid $528M market cap vulnerable to 15-25% stock collapse on earnings miss.

What makes Kearny Bank unique

  • Strategic partnership with The Lab Consulting drives operational automation and efficiency gains.
  • Strengthened risk governance through Michael Valente's Chief Risk Officer appointment July 2025.
  • Focused market presence in underserved urban residential and government banking segments.

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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

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