History of Bank of the West

The Bank of the West is an ancillary company of the Bancwest Corporation, a financial services holding company that is completely-owned by the French banking group BNP Paribas. Bank of the West has over $63 billion in assets and serves customers in 19 Western and Midwestern states; Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin as well as Wyoming.

Established in 1874 by its predecessor the Farmers National Gold Bank of San Jose, California,   it went on to become the First National Bank of San Jose, California in 1880. Almost a century later, in 1979, the First National Bank of San Jose became the Bank of the West and amalgamated with BNP’s French Bank of California.

Job Description and Average Wage

Public Finance Manager: The position is in charge for working with the Government Banking Division Manager, will also be liable for the growth and profitability of the Bank’s public finance business. This originates, scrutinizes, underwrites and negotiates credit and credit related products and services to municipal borrowers by means of self or through subordinates. This works both separately and with subordinates and with Government Banking Relationship Managers for calling on municipalities, investment banks, and financial advisors to market the bank’s products as well as services.

The average wage is around $64,000 — $90,000 a year.

Financial Advisor: The position is accountable for providing financial planning strategies for clients by means of assessing the client’s past, present and future financial needs, goals and prerequisites. This will meet BWIS monthly sales and income goals through providing monetary strategies for client financial needs throughout profiling and analyzing what investment products are in the client’s finest interest. This role will complete and submit all required BWIS paperwork and documentation neatly, precisely and in an appropriate manner.

The average wage is around $38,000 to $55,000 annually.

Customer Service Representative: This will offer high quality customer service by means of meeting the needs of customers in a well-organized as well as friendly manner. This role identifies sales and cross-selling opportunities. This executes routine office and clerical duties. The position will guarantee positive public perceptions of the Bank through extending a polite greeting and welcome to customers and visitors.

The hourly salary is from $8-$12.

Credit Analyst: A credit analyst is liable for providing credit investigation support to REI regional manager and helping the regional manager to attain budgeted loan production levels. This role offers credit analysis support for the regional manager region. Credit Analyst scrutinizes credits including financial statement spreading analysis, tax return investigation, and cash flow projections.

The average pay for this job is anywhere from $33,000 to $65,000 a year.

Branch Manager: This person is in charge for the sales/service activities, marketing plan, operating budget, profitability and operational integrity of the branch. This offers overall leadership for the branch. Branch Manager understands, corresponds and works to attain the mission of the Bank. The position makes sure that the branch sales/service supports the overall corporate goal to provide better service.

The average wage is around $57,000 to $62,000 a year.

Benefits

• Medical, as well as retiree coverage
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Incentive/Bonus Programs for Select Positions
• Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Banking Products with Discounted Rates for Team Members

How to apply

The company is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to the strong point of a range of workforce. To see their available position, please click the link below and applicant can also apply online via the given link.

https://www.bankofthewest.com/about-us/careers.html