Service Officer

Los Angeles · On-site$24 – $30

About this role

The Branch Service Officer is responsible for ensuring the efficient day-to-day operations of the branch, while delivering exceptional customer service. They work under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager and ensures operational efficiency, compliance, and support in all aspects of branch activities.

Branch Operations Support:

  • Handle daily operational functions accurately and efficiently, including all other routine transactions.
  • Ensure branch compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including security protocols.
  • Assist with teller duties at least 25% of their time including peak hours or staff shortages, processing transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and other routine transactions with efficiency.
  • Adhere to and enforce fraud detection and prevention protocols, reviewing any suspicious account activity and reporting potential risks.
  • Assist with the preparation and coordination of audits, following through on any corrective actions.

Customer Service & Problem Resolution:

  • Deliver an exceptional customer experience by assisting with inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a welcoming environment for all clients.
  • Engage proactively with customers to understand their needs, offering personalized banking solutions that enhance the customer relationship.
  • Act as a role model for front-line staff, ensuring that the highest levels of customer service are maintained at all times.
  • Act as an escalation point for more complex customer issues and work with other departments to provide effective solutions.
  • Identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling bank products and services, contributing to the branch’s overall sales goals.
  • Collaborate with the Branch Manager, Operations Manager and Premier Banking Officer to support customer retention and expansion efforts, helping to grow the branch’s customer base.

Team Support & Leadership:

  • Help mentor tellers and other front-line staff on bank procedures, customer service standards, and operational tasks.
  • Provide guidance to the team on operational issues and ensure consistent application of best practices.
  • Assist with back-office duties as needed, including processing wire transfers, stop payments, and other administrative tasks.

 

Job Qualifications/Requirements

Education/Credentials

  • Minimum Education Level: High School Diploma

Prior Experience

  • Required: At least 3 years of experience working in branch operations.

Skills

  • English: Written: Advanced Verbal: Fluent
  • Required: Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Required: Strong organizational skills with a willingness to adapt to change as needed in a fast paced environment.

Additional Languages: Korean preferred

 

The salary range for this full-time position is $24.00 - $30.50 hourly + bonus + benefits 

Salary ranges are determined based on qualifications, level, and location

Exact compensation may vary based on your skills and experience.

 

Bank of Hope is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. 

 

Company at a glance

Bank of Hope is a regional Korean American bank in the United States with $17.07 billion in total assets as of March 31, 2025. With the addition of Territorial Savings, a division of Bank of Hope, effective April 2, 2025, the Company became the largest regional bank catering to multicultural customers across the continental United States and Hawaii. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the Bank provides a full suite of commercial, corporate and consumer loans, deposit and fee-based products and services, including commercial and commercial real estate lending, SBA lending, residential mortgage and other consumer lending; treasury management services, foreign currency exchange solutions, interest rate derivative products, and international trade financing, among others. The Bank operates 46 full-service branches in California, New York, New Jersey, Washington, Texas, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Alabama and Georgia under the Bank of Hope banner, and 29 branches in Hawaii under the Territorial Savings banner. The Bank also operates SBA loan production offices, commercial loan production offices, and residential mortgage loan production offices throughout the United States, and a representative office in Seoul, South Korea. Bank of Hope is a California-chartered bank, and its deposits are insured by the FDIC to the extent provided by law. Bank of Hope is an Equal Opportunity Lender. For additional information, please go to www.bankofhope.com for Bank of Hope and www.tsbhawaii.bank for Territorial Savings, a division of Bank of Hope.

Founded1980
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryBanking
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Top Benefits

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