Relationship Banker - Washington DC Market
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This role focuses on building client relationships through transactions and services, offering growth in customer service skills.
- Great for developing strong customer service abilities
- Career growth prospects within banking
- Focus on client engagement and relationship-building
Pros
- Excellent for developing interpersonal and customer service skills
- Structure for career advancement within the banking sector
- Supportive team environment with a focus on clients
Cons
- Lower compensation compared to other financial roles
- High pressure to meet sales goals and client expectations
- Limited scope beyond transactional services
Who it's for
Entry / Mid-level • In-office
Good fit
- Entry-level job seekers in finance
- Individuals with a strong desire to work directly with clients
- Motivated team players looking for stable employment
Not recommended for
- Highly qualified candidates seeking leadership roles
- Those preferring remote work setups
- Candidates uninterested in customer service
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.
Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!
Job Description:
This role is responsible for engaging clients in the lobby to educate and assist with conducting transactions through self-service resources such as mobile banking, online banking, or ATM. This role also accurately and efficiently processes cash transactions for clients as needed. Relationship bankers have deep conversations with clients to gain in-depth knowledge of their financial and life priorities.
A Relationship Banker (responsibilities):
• Executes the bank's risk culture and strives for operational excellence
• Builds relationships with individual clients to meet their financial needs
• Follows established processes and guidelines in daily activities to do what is right for clients and the bank, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations
• Grows business knowledge and network by partnering with experts in small business, lending and investments
• Manages financial center traffic, appointments and outbound calls effectively
• Drives the client experience
• Manages cash responsibilities
You’re a person who (required skills):
• Is an enthusiastic, highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and intense focus on results, acting in the best interest of the client.
• Collaborates effectively to get things done, building and nurturing strong relationships.
• Displays passion, commitment and drive to deliver an experience that improves our clients’ financial lives.
• Is confident in identifying solutions for new and existing clients based on their needs.
• Communicates effectively and confidently, and is comfortable engaging all clients.
• Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms.
• Is confident in educating clients on how to conduct simple banking transactions through self-service technologies (for example, ATM, online banking, mobile banking).
• Applies strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to meet clients’ needs.
• Will follow established processes and guidelines in daily activities to do what is right for clients and the bank, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations.
• Efficiently manages your time and capacity.
• Focuses on results, while acting in the best interest of the client.
• Can be flexible to work weekends and/or extended hours as needed.
You’ll be more prepared if you have (desired skills):
• Experience in financial services and knowledge of financial services industry, products and solutions.
• One year of demonstrated successful sales experience in a salary plus incentive environment with individual sales goals.
• Six months of cash handling experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or business relevant associate degree such as business management, business administration, or finance.
Skills Used in this Role:
• Customer Service
• Risk Management
• Consumer Products and Solutions
• Overcoming Objections
• Risk Management
• Cash Management
• Demonstrating Technology
• Relationship Management
• Active Listening
• Learning Agility
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Multitasking
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week:
40
