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Personal Banker - Hazlet (Full-time)

Hazlet, NJ · On-site

$19.75 - $24.25/hr

At Provident Bank, we are committed to enhancing our customer and employees' experience. POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Personal Banker at Provident Bank, your primary role is to establish relationships ...

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Personal Banker - Fredon (Full-time)

Fredon, NJ · On-site

$19.25 - $23.75/hr

At Provident Bank, we are committed to enhancing our customer and employees' experience. POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Personal Banker at Provident Bank, your primary role is to establish relationships ...

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Personal Banker -Totowa (Full-time)

Totowa, NJ · On-site

$19.50 - $23.75/hr

At Provident Bank, we are committed to enhancing our customer and employees' experience. POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Personal Banker at Provident Bank, your primary role is to establish relationships ...

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What are the typical responsibilities of a relationship banker at Provident Bank?

As a relationship banker at Provident Bank, your daily responsibilities often include assisting customers with account inquiries, opening new accounts, processing transactions, and recommending suitable banking products. You will regularly collaborate with loan officers, branch managers, and financial advisors to address clients' broader financial needs. This team-oriented environment helps ensure customers receive comprehensive service and enables you to learn from colleagues in specialized roles, supporting your professional growth within the bank.

What is Provident Bank?

Provident Bank is a financial institution that provides a range of banking products and services to individuals, businesses, and organizations. These services typically include checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, credit cards, and online banking solutions. Provident Bank is known for its customer-focused approach and often offers personalized financial advice to help clients achieve their financial goals. Its branches and digital platforms serve communities by making banking accessible and convenient.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Provident Bank employee?

To thrive at Provident Bank, you generally need a background in finance, banking operations, and customer service, often supported by a degree in business or finance. Familiarity with banking software, CRM systems, and compliance regulations such as AML and KYC is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities set top performers apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring accurate transactions, regulatory compliance, and excellent customer experiences in a competitive banking environment.

What is the difference between Provident Bank vs Loan Officer?

AspectProvident BankLoan Officer
CredentialsBanking experience, sometimes certifications like Series 6/63Financial certifications, such as Mortgage Loan Originator license
Work EnvironmentBank branches, customer service settingsLoan application processing, client meetings, sales
Industry UsageFinancial services, retail bankingMortgage, personal, or business loans

Both roles involve financial services, but Provident Bank employees typically work in banking environments assisting customers with various banking needs, while Loan Officers focus specifically on evaluating and approving loan applications, often requiring specialized licensing. Understanding these differences helps job seekers target the right position within the banking industry.

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Government Banking Officer - Iselin, NJ

Provident Bank

Iselin, NJ • On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

How would you like to join one of the most highly regarded financial institutions in New Jersey with deep roots in the community? Provident is a successful and highly regarded multi-billion-dollar bank that continues to grow with branches in New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and New York. Our longevity is a testament to our commitment to placing our employees, customers, and the communities we serve at the center of all we do. At Provident Bank, we are committed to enhancing our customer and employees' experience.
POSITION OVERVIEW
At Provident Bank, we are committed to building strong relationships and delivering exceptional financial solutions to the communities we serve. We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Government Banking Officer to join our team.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and expanding relationships within the public sector, serving as a trusted advisor to municipal, county, school district, and other government entities. You will partner closely with clients to understand their needs, identify opportunities, and deliver banking and treasury solutions that support their financial objectives.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
  • Develop and grow relationships with government and public sector clients.
  • Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities through networking, referrals, industry events, and the RFP process.
  • Conduct annual relationship reviews to evaluate services, pricing, and profitability while identifying opportunities for expansion.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and primary point of contact for government banking clients.
  • Manage the end-to-end RFP process, including market analysis, pricing recommendations, proposal development, presentations, and follow-up activities.
  • Collaborate with internal partners across Treasury Management, Commercial Banking, Branch Banking, Credit, and Operations to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
  • Analyze market trends and customer needs to develop strategies for retention, growth, and relationship profitability.
  • Represent Provident Bank at industry conferences, association meetings, and community events.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Associate's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of Government Banking experience or 5 years of related Retail Banking experience.
  • Strong business development and relationship management skills.
  • Experience presenting to executive leadership, governing boards, or public sector stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and influence decision-making.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience managing public funds relationships.
  • Knowledge of municipal banking, government deposit services, treasury management products, and public sector procurement processes.
  • Experience responding to and presenting competitive RFP proposals.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a normal office environment. Noise levels are usually moderate. This position involves travel to customers and property locations.
  • Prolonged sitting
  • Lifting from 5 to 10 lbs. (printer paper, storage boxes)
  • Occasional bending or overhead lifting (storing files or boxes)
  • The hazards are mainly those present in a normal office setting

This job description may not be all-inclusive. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.
Provident Bank recognizes and supports the importance of creating a socially and culturally diverse employee base. We understand, value, and appreciate the unique perspectives that a diverse workforce can contribute to our organization. We put the employee and the customer at the center of strategy because culture is a critical differentiator for why people choose to work here.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.
Pay Details:
$70,000-$100,000 annually
Please note, the base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, education, geographic location, internal equity, and other applicable business and organizational needs.
This role is incentive eligible based upon company, business, and/or individual goal achievement and performance.
Team members accrue paid time-off (PTO), receive Holiday (PTO) and are eligible to participate in the bank's Health and Wellness benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, Flexible and Health Savings Accounts, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan. In addition, the company provides Disability Insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and Basic Life Insurance. Company sponsored Tuition Disbursement and Loan Repayment programs are also available. Voluntary benefits include Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal plans.
About Provident Bank
For more than 180 years, Provident Bank has served individuals, families, and businesses in our local communities with personal and business banking services.
Volunteering is a Way of Life
Our brand promise - "Commitment you can count on" - supports the investments we make in the community and donations made by our employees. It's a promise also reflected in the volunteerism of our employees, who lend time and talent and countless hours to assist hundreds of organizations and thousands of people and animals each year.
Why do we love it?
  1. We get to volunteer in areas that are meaningful to the bank and impactful in the community.
  2. Through generous contributions, we have raised over $912,000 in 2022. No item or donation is too small; we find a home for it all.

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