Careers

Bankers’ Bank of the West (BBW) is a community bank service provider (other banks are our customers). Founded in 1980, BBW provides essential products and services to 250 community bank clients in the western states and Great Plains region. With increased regulations and security for financial institutions, we need people who can help us grow as a business and as a leader in community banking.

We offer a competitive compensation package with bonus eligibility and a full benefits package including medical, dental, life, short and long-term disability insurance; HSA with generous employer contribution; transportation allowance; 11 paid holidays; and vacation, sick and personal time off. Our 401(k) Plan includes 7.5% employer matching/contributions and immediate vesting.

Vice President – Correspondent Services-Loans

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Develop loan participation business with community banks in Utah as well as promote other correspondent services focusing on cash management/deposit services, card services, and safekeeping. This position involves expanding business with existing clients and developing new client relationships while being exceptionally responsiveness to client needs. Primary contacts will be bank presidents, lenders, CFO’s, cashiers, and operations officers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and grow relationships with community banks and develop new relationships
• Manage an existing loan portfolio consisting of loan participations and bank stock loans
• Develop new loan participation and bank stock loan business
• Review, prepare written analysis, and recommend decisions on loans
• Provide and maintain quality service to banks originating loans
• Maintain adequate records to provide a good audit trail from which management and regulatory reports can be originated
• Maintain high quality of loan portfolio by monitoring loan grades, past due loans, maturing loans, credit quality, and documentation exceptions
• Market other correspondent services including but not limited to settlement services, cash letter processing, ACH origination, domestic and international wires, international currency, domestic currency, fed funds/EBA, ATM/Debit, merchant services, and safekeeping, and all BBW affiliate products and services
• Schedule and visit banks in Utah and attend local bank conferences for the state of Utah

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Minimum of five years of sound real estate, commercial, and ag lending experience in a banking environment
• College degree required with emphasis in finances preferred
• Must have strong underwriting skills in a variety of loan types, such as Commercial RE, C&I and Ag lending preferred
• Self-motivated with ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Ability to discuss all facets of banking and develop professional relationships with executive level bankers
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills including Outlook, Word and Excel. Experience with Salesforce CRM, GoTo Meeting, Concur, Acculoan, and WebEquity a plus.
• A valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Home-based office located in Colorado
• Requires training in downtown Denver office loan department as needed
• Hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday
• Some travel required including day trips with some overnight travel
• Extended periods of computer and telephone usage

Hiring salary range is available upon request – please contact HR or hiring manager for information.

Accounting Administrator

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
The Accounting Administrator is responsible for accounting and financial reporting for the bank, holding company, and affiliated subsidiaries (collectively “the Organization”). The position is responsible for adhering to all related generally accepted accounting principles, tax and regulatory laws, rules, and regulations to always reflect the financial position of the Organization adequately and accurately.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform detailed reporting and analysis of information for use by management and Board of Directors
• Administer accounts payable and expense reporting, including gathering and review of invoices; act as liaison with vendors and payees for tax information and billing issues; accurately enter payments into the Organization’s accounting systems; prepare, print, and mail checks or send payments following appropriate signatures or approvals; and issue replacement and stop payments
• Ensure management of, and compliance with, the Organization’s expense and capitalization policy, Concur system processing, and expense payments
• Prepare and submit end of year applicable 1099 forms, including DIV, INT, and NEC, and periodic sales, use, and personal property tax filings and payments
• Manage fixed asset accounting system, and coordinate with other departments on acquisitions and disposals
• Complete monthly reconciliation and journal entries associated with the bank’s investment portfolio, fixed assets, and other forward-looking accruals
• Perform month-end closing of general ledger, including calculation of capital ratios, cost of funds, and income tax accruals, preparation of journal entries, and general ledger review and analysis
• Monitor accrual balances and amounts, recommending adjustments as necessary
• Coordinate collection of materials for annual financial audit and regulatory examinations
• Process collection of affiliated subsidiaries’ accounts receivable and complete associated accounting
• Administer shareholder accounting, reporting, and transactions, and fulfill audit requests
• Prepare periodic regulatory reports, including the Call Report, FR Y-9SP, FR Y-6, FR Y-8, FR 2644, etc.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and asset-liability management
• Maintain related policies and reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements
• Respond to comments and perform special projects from senior management and external auditors
• Ad-hoc reporting, information gathering, and other duties and special projects as assigned
• Participate in monthly rotation for day-end closing and assist with infrequent front desk coverage
• Serve as a secondary backup for the Safekeeping & Investments Department

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Bachelors or Associates degree in Accounting or Finance, or related business degree (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
• Minimum of five years of banking, accounting, bookkeeping, and/or financial reporting experience
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, sales and use tax, and/or personal property tax
• Direct work with general ledger entries and reconciliations
• Understanding of banking regulations and procedures preferred
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving, time management, oral and written communication, and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the Organization and externally
• High degree of initiative, dependability, and ability to work with little supervision and collaboratively
• High proficiency with QuickBooks, Concur, and MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Proficiency with other programs in the Microsoft Office suite of products and Adobe Acrobat
• Work with others in a professional and cooperative manner, promoting a positive image of the Organization
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Professional high-rise office in a secure suite in downtown Denver, CO
• Working hours may vary between 6:00 AM–5:00 PM MT, Monday–Friday, with extended hours, as necessary
• Position may require occasional travel to attend conferences, events, workshops, or seminars to maintain and enhance accounting, finance, and regulatory knowledge
• Computer and telephone usage for extended periods of time

Hiring salary range is available upon request – please contact HR or hiring manager for information.

We invite banking professionals to submit a resume to hr@bbwest.com at any time. Resumes are kept on file for a year after submission for consideration should suitable opportunities arise.