Universal Banker
Company: West Coast Community Bank
Role summary
Universal Banker is a full-time role at West Coast Community Bank in San Jose, Illinois, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-10. Salary: USD 27–32 per hour. Experience level: 2-5. No degree required.
- Job title
- Universal Banker
- Company
- West Coast Community Bank
- Location
- San Jose, Illinois, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Salary
- USD 27–32 per hour
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-10
Looking for a fantastic opportunity with West Coast Community Bank? They're hiring Universal Bankers and you don't even need a degree! You'll earn between $27-$31.50 per hour and get to work with a team focused on personalized service and modern banking solutions.
Job description
Description
Who We Are
West Coast Community Bank is a top-rated community bank with a focus on serving the banking needs of businesses and individuals along the Central Coast, in Silicon Valley and throughout the Bay Area.
Delivery of relationship-based service with a solutions-driven focus sets us apart from the competition. We offer direct access to decision-makers combined with modern banking technologies and digital tools. The Bank is a leading SBA lender in Santa Cruz County and Silicon Valley and a top USDA lender in the state of California.
Since opening in 2004, we have proudly upheld our commitment to support regional well-being by actively participating in and donating to local nonprofit organizations. We engage in impactful volunteerism and support the greater economic vitality within our four-county reach, contributing more than 2,000 hours of volunteering annually.
Position Overview
This position is located onsite at our San Jose location and requires travel up to 40 miles to provide scheduled coverage at our San Mateo branch as needed.
As a Universal Banker , you'll assist clients and potential clients by opening a variety of new accounts including checking, savings, IRA, CD and others. Collect required information from new account customers and complete account set up process including data input, verifying references, and documentation. Provide information and answer questions regarding bank products and services. Make referrals as appropriate to cross-sell a variety of bank services.
The UB possesses a thorough knowledge and understanding of all Bank operations and processes client transactions according to Bank's policies and procedures. Performs all required job duties in accordance with the Bank’s regulatory standards. As the first line of defense against risk exposure, you'll ensure all safety and security protocols are followed: to include cash controls dual control, transaction processing and approvals.
Essential Job Functions
Perform a full range of teller and new accounts functions, including deposits, withdrawals, and account maintenance
Open and service consumer and business accounts in accordance with Bank policies and procedures
Originate new accounts and ensure accurate completion of all required documentation
Review and understand business entity documentation
Provide excellent client service by identifying client needs and offering appropriate Bank products and services
Accurately handle cash and balance drawer within established limits
Comply with all applicable regulations, including Reg E, Reg CC, and BSA/AML
Maintain strong working knowledge of Bank systems and technology
Follow established security, audit, and operational procedures
Maintain reliable and regular attendance
Performs additional duties as assigned that are consistent with the business needs of the Bank and the scope, responsibilities, and level of the role.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience working with the public in a client service role is required.
3-5 years working in bank branch operations.
Prior new accounts experience is preferred.
Strong organizational skills
Ability to multi-task
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong cash handling skills
Strong computer/technical skills
New Accounts Origination
Knowledge of business entity documents
Excellent client service skills
Reliable, dependable and regular attendance is essential
Knowledge of Reg. E, Reg. CC and BSA/AML
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Vacation, sick leave, paid Holidays
Paid volunteer time
Employer paid life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Ongoing training, professional development and career advancement opportunities
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate typical office equipment such as a computer, telephone, mouse and keyboard.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
Light to moderate lifting may be required.
Regular, predictable attendance is required; including the occasional evening and weekend work as business demands dictate.
Travel between company locations as needed.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, moderate traffic).
Ability to work in a confined area.
Ability to sit or stand at a computer terminal for an extended period.
*To ensure a consistent hiring process, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies. Submissions without prior approval will not be considered.