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Traveling Banking Specialist I (Retail Banking / Teller Services – Greater Los Angeles)
About The Role
The Traveling Banking Specialist I—commonly known in the industry as a bank teller or retail banking associate—is a key client-facing role responsible for delivering an exceptional experience across multiple branch locations throughout the Greater Los Angeles area.
In this retail banking role, you will support various branches as needed, performing financial transactions typically associated with a bank teller position while providing a high-touch, relationship-focused client experience. This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a strong commitment to maintaining consistent service excellence across locations.
At First Bank, we use the title Specialist intentionally. You are not just processing transactions—you are building relationships, identifying client needs, and connecting clients to banking solutions that support their financial well-being.
What You Will Be Doing
Client Experience & Relationship Building
Education
This role may also align with positions such as Bank Teller, Traveling Teller, Retail Banking Associate, or Client Service Representative, with an elevated focus on flexibility, client experience, and multi-branch support.
Compensation Disclosure
The range for this role takes into account many factors that First Bank considers when making hiring decisions, including but not limited to prior experience, skill set, training, and internal equity. First Bank generally does not hire at or near the top of the stated range. Compensation may vary based on specific work locations throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. A reasonable estimate of the current pay range is $19.50 – $23.75 hourly.
About Us
Be a part of a growing company that is truly committed to its employees and clients. Consider joining the First Bank family. As a member of our family, you are part of one of the largest independent banks in the U.S. We are proud of our growth and success over the past 100 years and look forward to a bright and promising future.
Diversity
At First Bank one of our biggest strengths is the diversity of our people. Our mission is to capitalize on the diversity of our associates and promote personal and professional development throughout every area of the organization. We encourage diversity by actively seeking employees from various backgrounds, walks of life, and job skills. We strongly encourage you to apply whenever a First Bank job opportunity interests you.
First Bank is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Attn: Applicants interested in a San Francisco based position: First Bank will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Traveling Banking Specialist I (Retail Banking / Teller Services – Greater Los Angeles)
About The Role
The Traveling Banking Specialist I—commonly known in the industry as a bank teller or retail banking associate—is a key client-facing role responsible for delivering an exceptional experience across multiple branch locations throughout the Greater Los Angeles area.
In this retail banking role, you will support various branches as needed, performing financial transactions typically associated with a bank teller position while providing a high-touch, relationship-focused client experience. This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a strong commitment to maintaining consistent service excellence across locations.
At First Bank, we use the title Specialist intentionally. You are not just processing transactions—you are building relationships, identifying client needs, and connecting clients to banking solutions that support their financial well-being.
What You Will Be Doing
Client Experience & Relationship Building
- Deliver a consistent, high-quality client experience across multiple branch locations by greeting clients warmly, building rapport quickly, and reinforcing First Bank’s service standards regardless of location.
- Process a full range of client transactions—including deposits, withdrawals, payments, and check cashing—with accuracy and efficiency. Perform responsibilities aligned with bank teller functions within a fast-paced retail banking environment.
- Provide operational and client service support to various branches based on business needs, staffing gaps, or peak periods. Quickly adapt to different teams, client bases, and branch environments.
- Educate clients on banking technology and self-service tools, including online banking, bill pay, ATMs, debit cards, and other digital resources to enhance convenience and accessibility.
- Adhere to all bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include balancing teller drawers, supporting ATM and vault functions (as applicable), maintaining dual control, placing appropriate holds, and promptly resolving or escalating discrepancies.
- Maintain a working knowledge of bank products and services to effectively support client needs and ensure consistency across all branch interactions.
- Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships by referring appropriate banking products and services to internal partners. Support branch-level goals through meaningful client engagement.
Education
- High school diploma or GED required.
- At least six months of relevant work experience preferred; prior experience in banking, retail banking, or a bank teller role is strongly preferred.
- Ability to quickly adjust to different branch environments, teams, and client demographics while maintaining performance and professionalism.
- Ability to process financial transactions with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
- Ability to build trust, understand client needs, and deliver a consistent experience across multiple locations.
- Ability to guide clients in using digital banking tools and resources effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage clients and collaborate with varying teams.
- Ability to recognize and respond to potentially fraudulent situations using sound judgment.
- Ability to succeed in a dynamic, fast-paced retail banking environment with changing priorities.
- Ability to resolve client and operational issues efficiently and professionally.
This role may also align with positions such as Bank Teller, Traveling Teller, Retail Banking Associate, or Client Service Representative, with an elevated focus on flexibility, client experience, and multi-branch support.
Compensation Disclosure
The range for this role takes into account many factors that First Bank considers when making hiring decisions, including but not limited to prior experience, skill set, training, and internal equity. First Bank generally does not hire at or near the top of the stated range. Compensation may vary based on specific work locations throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. A reasonable estimate of the current pay range is $19.50 – $23.75 hourly.
About Us
Be a part of a growing company that is truly committed to its employees and clients. Consider joining the First Bank family. As a member of our family, you are part of one of the largest independent banks in the U.S. We are proud of our growth and success over the past 100 years and look forward to a bright and promising future.
Diversity
At First Bank one of our biggest strengths is the diversity of our people. Our mission is to capitalize on the diversity of our associates and promote personal and professional development throughout every area of the organization. We encourage diversity by actively seeking employees from various backgrounds, walks of life, and job skills. We strongly encourage you to apply whenever a First Bank job opportunity interests you.
First Bank is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Attn: Applicants interested in a San Francisco based position: First Bank will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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