Blaze is currently hiring for a Personal Banker at our Elk River branch. As a Personal Banker, you are the frontline of Blaze and a trusted financial guide for Members. You’ll engage directly with members to understand their goals, identify their financial needs, and confidently recommend tailored products and services that empower their financial journey.

You’ll be part of a dynamic, experienced team committed to delivering exceptional service and building lasting relationships. Your role is vital—not only in supporting our members’ success but also in driving Blaze’s growth and mission forward.

Blaze is currently offering a bonus for DNA experience for $5,500 paid over a 2 year period, and $2,000 for Non-DNA experience paid over a 1 year period for all branch and member experience center positions

What You Will Do:

• Educate members on how to optimize Blaze's services to meet their individual needs
• Perform duties and responsibilities with regard to opening and processing changes on the following account types: Savings, Checking, Certificate, Retirement, Legal and Business Accounts
• Oversee consumer loan process following approved guidelines
• Create meaningful relationships via excellent service and face to face interaction
• Support your team by taking initiative to meet Blaze's growth objectives
• Exhibit Blaze’s Core Values: Better Lives, Thoughtfully Compassionate, Minnesota’s Best, and Give Back

Your Schedule:

• This position will be FT 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, with rotating Saturdays. (Saturday paid 1.5x for hours worked).
• Consistent and reliable attendance is a required essential function of this role to meet the needs of the organization.

Who are You:

• You are passionate about helping others, member centric, and goal driven
• You have an understanding of account opening, lending, and other financial products
• You are comfortable having conversations and making recommendations
• You seek new ways to serve others in your community, are innovative, and thrive on challenges
• You work well with others, even when things don’t go as planned
• You enjoy a fast-paced environment and can multi-task
• You have a minimum High School degree or GED (required)
• You have a minimum of two years’ experience working in financial services, which includes opening new accounts, lending, and pipeline management
• You are eligible to obtain a NMLS ID number within 30 days of hire
• Proven experience as a personal banker or equivalent; experience in sales and customer service is a plus

What’s in it for You:

• Competitive WAGES (minimum $25.20/ hour, Saturday paid at 1.5x for hours worked)
• Opportunity to GROW by receiving constructive guidance and mentorship
• Development opportunities through CAREER pathway in branches
• Participation in GIVE BACK to our communities through volunteering, community events, and companywide campaigns
• Great BENEFITS include affordable healthcare ($20 per check), up to 6% 401K contribution, Tuition Reimbursement and generous vacation time

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere, and we encourage diverse applicant depth and breadth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

The salary range for this position is: $25.20-$29.50/hour. This range reflects the base salary for this position. We have other benefits associated with this position which include: low-cost medical (as low as $20 a paycheck), dental insurance, vision insurance, quarterly bonuses, generous vacation and sick time hours, paid leave options, up to 6% 401k contribution, and tuition reimbursement.