Career Opportunities

Current Opportunities

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for new people to join our team—talented, business-oriented people who share our commitment to exemplary client service. Consider the employment opportunities below, and be sure to check our site regularly for new opportunities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Client Service/ New Accounts Representative

Posting Date: 08/16/2019
Location:  Los Gatos, CA
Department: Branch Operations

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide exceptional customer service to all clients, prospective clients and Bank employees, in person, by electronic mail, and on the phone. Interact and establish rapport with all clients that conduct business in the branch. Display outstanding interpersonal skills and maintain a professional image at all times. Maintain a working knowledge of banking operations as it applies to the position. Possess a high level of knowledge and understanding of all Bank products and service fees in order to meet client needs and/or refer them to the appropriate department. Possess a high level understanding of account ownerships and the supporting documentation required by regulatory and bank procedures. Accurately input account information in the applicable computer programs as part of the new account process. Process with accuracy, all teller transactions as applicable in a timely manner. Manage assigned cash drawer within Bank policy and procedures. Assist supervisor with training new tellers as needed.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Summary:

The CSR/New Accounts Representative is the employee in the branch who is primarily responsible for opening new accounts, handling customers' depository transactions (cash and non-cash teller transactions), and responding to client inquiries. This is a 30 HR/Week position.

Benefits include competitive salary, bonus plan, medical, dental, group life & long term care insurance, vision care reimbursement, 401(k), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and tuition reimbursement program, and a health club allowance.  EOE

Central Wire Representative  

Posting Date: 08/15/2019
Location:  San Jose, CA
Department: Central Operations

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to all Bank clients and employees, be it in person or on the telephone. Accurately process in a timely manner all incoming and outgoing wires (including Cash Management activity). Process client drawdown and reverse wire requests according to banks policy and procedures. Obtain (from the Finance Department) and monitor the “target FRB balance” on a daily basis for all institutions. Ensure compliance and security issues regarding wire room functions are adhered to, which include verifying funds transfer agreement signature(s), account balances and maintaining Funds Transfer record keeping. Responsible for daily balancing of funds transfer activity, cash management wires and ensuring the block posting file is processed by Fiserv. Other duties may include processing of month end reports, and any special projects assigned by the supervisor.

Summary

Provide exceptional customer service to all Bank employees and clients, be it in person or on the telephone or by e-mail.  Process all client wire transactions timely and accurately, consistent with the Bank’s policies and procedures.  Possess knowledge and an understanding of all Bank products and service fees.  Assure the Bank is not placed in a potential loss situation by following the Bank’s policies and procedures.  Generally, this position has one to two years of experience.

Benefits include competitive salary, bonus plan, medical, dental, group life & long term care insurance, vision care reimbursement, 401(k), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and tuition reimbursement program, and a health club allowance.  EOE

SVP/ Regional Manager

Posting Date: 08/14/2019
Location:  San Mateo, CA
Department: Lending

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The successful candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or related field and five years of related experience; excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong business development skills with financial statement analysis experience. 

Primary Responsibilities:

We are seeking a seasoned professional banker to join the South Valley Region as a Regional Manager.  In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a portfolio of commercial banking relationships including loans, deposits and cash management services by performing business development and relationship management personally and through your team. 

Summary:

Examines, evaluates, and authorizes or recommends approval of client applications for a myriad of bank products, including commercial lines of credit, commercial term loans, commercial leases, letters of credit, real estate loans and flat notes, by performing the following duties.  Responsible for attracting and retaining loan and deposit relationships for Heritage Bank of Commerce.

Benefits include competitive salary, bonus plan, medical, dental, group life & long term care insurance, vision care reimbursement, 401(k), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and tuition reimbursement program, and a health club allowance.  EOE

Central Operations Representative 

Posting Date: 07/29/2019
Location:  San Jose, CA
Department: Central Operations

Qualifications: 
This position requires strong written and oral communication skills. Working primarily in the energetic banking services department, multi-tasking is a necessity. Prior banking experience is helpful, but if you are eager to learn we invite you to apply.

Primary Responsibilities: 
This is a great opportunity to expand your interpersonal skills. As a Central Operations Representative, you will be primarily responsible for handling incoming client service phone calls. Though your duties will vary over time, some may include entering stop payments and block entries into computer system, reviewing credit ratings, conducting research, and processing levies and legal orders. You will also assist with account reconcilement, review large items, process collections, and handle returned and exception items.

Summary:
This is a great opportunity to make a big difference for a smaller organization that puts customers first.

Benefits include competitive salary, bonus plan, medical, dental, vision and group life & long term care insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement program, and health club allowance.

AVP/ Centralized Lending 

Posting Date: 07/23/2019
Location:  San Jose, CA
Department: Credit Administration

Qualifications: 
This position requires strong knowledge of cash flow, loan structure, collateral issues, due diligence, financial statement spreading techniques, loan portfolio management and solid real estate appraisal review skills.  The qualified candidate should be a highly motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal skills, solid underwriting experience with excellent accounting and computer skills, including strong financial spreading software experience.  The candidate should be able to work under minimum supervision and be able to meet deadlines.

Primary Responsibilities: 
In this position, the ideal candidate acts as the Bank’s Consumer Loan Manager on HELOC and Ready Reserve Accounts for assigned regions.  Examines, evaluates, and recommends credit decisions on client applications for retail small business and consumer loan requests, specifically the Professional Loan Product Suite; Reward Line of Credit (Business); Reward Term Loan (Business); Reward Line of Credit (Consumer); Convenience Line of Credit (Consumer); and Installment Loans (Consumer).  Processes credit card applications (business and consumer) for assigned regions.

Summary:
We are seeking an experienced credit officer with a background in commercial and RE loan spreads and appraisal review to work in our Centralized Lending Department.

Benefits include competitive salary, bonus plan, medical, dental, vision, group life & long term care insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement program, and health club allowance.  EOE

CSR/New Accounts Representative (2)

Posting Date: 07/16/2019
Location:  San Jose, CA
Department: Branch Operations

QUALIFICATIONS:

Our banks thrive on developing strong customer relationships. We are seeking individuals with excellent customer service skills to assist clients with deposits, transfers, check cashing and financial transactions. The successful candidate must be able to interact with clients in a courteous and professional manner; perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately; operate banking equipment; use personal computers and related software; and maintain financial records.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide exceptional customer service to all clients, prospective clients and Bank employees, in person, by electronic mail, and on the phone. Interact and establish rapport with all clients that conduct business in the branch. Display outstanding interpersonal skills and maintain a professional image at all times. Maintain a working knowledge of banking operations as it applies to the position. Follow proper procedures to mitigate risk to the bank. Follow bank policies and banking regulations. Conduct daily reviews of specified reports as required. Complete operations work accurately and efficiently. All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SUMMARY:

The New Accounts Representative is the employee in the branch who is primarily responsible for opening new accounts, handling customers' depository transactions (non-cash teller transactions), and responding to client inquiries.

Benefits include competitive salary, bonus plan, medical, dental, vision and group life & long term care insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement program, and health club allowance.

Client Service Representative

Posting Date: 07/09/2019
Location:  San Jose, CA
Department: Branch Operations

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Provide exceptional customer service to all clients, prospective clients and Bank employees, in person, by electronic mail, and on the phone. Interact and establish rapport with all clients that conduct business in the branch. Display outstanding interpersonal skills and maintain a professional image at all times. Maintain a working knowledge of banking operations as it applies to the position. Follow proper procedures to mitigate risk to the bank. Follow bank policies and banking regulations. Conduct daily reviews of specified reports as required.Complete operations work accurately and efficiently. All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

TELLER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process with accuracy, all teller transactions as applicable in a timely manner.Manage assigned cash drawer within Bank policy and procedures.

SUMMARY:

The Client Services Representative is the employee in the branch who is primarily responsible for handling customers' depository transactions (cash and non-cash teller transactions) and inquiries.

Benefits include competitive salary, bonus plan, medical, dental, vision and group life & long term care insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement program, and health club allowance.

Lending Compliance Support Specialist

Posting Date: 05/23/2019
Location: San Jose
Department: Compliance

Qualifications: 
The successful candidate will have a moderate level of technical consumer and non-consumer lending related compliance skills including Regulation Z/RESPA (TRID); Flood; Regulation B; Fair Credit Reporting Act; SAFE Act and; Regulation U knowledge as well as a thorough understanding of Bank policies, procedures, and workflow.  Strong attention to detail and organizational, problem solving, multi-tasking and technology skills are critical tools required for effective performance.  A bachelor's degree or two to four years related experience and/or training is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities: 
In this full-time position as a Lending Compliance Support Specialist, you will be assisting in identifying and monitoring the risks inherent in the Lending Compliance and CRA functions of the Bank.  Job duties include assisting in conducting lending compliance related monitorings and drafting monitoring reports, assisting in writing lending compliance related policies and procedures and creating and conducting lending compliance training as required. 

Summary: 
We are looking for someone with great attention to detail who enjoys researching and applying lending compliance regulations in order to protect the Bank from unnecessary risk.

Benefits include competitive salary, bonus plan, medical, dental, vision and group life & long term care insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement program, and health club allowance and all of the benefits of a downtown San Jose location.

VP/Corporate Training & Culture
Posting Date: 05/25/2019
Location: San Jose
Department: Marketing

Qualifications: 
The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred with a minimum of five years developing & executing corporate training materials, preferably in a supervisorial role.  We are also looking for a proven track-record of developing and maintaining internal and external training programs within an organization across multiple divisions, locations and platforms.

Primary Responsibilities: 
As VP/Corporate Skills & Cultural Training, you will be responsible for defining, developing, executing and monitoring the effectiveness of Heritage’s multi-tiered, Bank-wide skills and cultural training programs. Working closely and in collaboration with members of the executive management team and internal departments (Compliance, Marketing/Communications, HR, Operations, and Branches), you will develop the tools and materials and conduct the actual training required to successfully deliver a technical and cultural training program throughout the organization.

Summary:
This is a critical position in the company that can develop and implement training programs throughout the Bank to introduce and nurture our corporate culture for current and new employees.   

Benefits include competitive salary, bonus plan, medical, dental, vision and group life & long term care insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement program, and health club allowance.

Account Executive
Posting Date: 05/27/2019
Location: Santa Clara
Department: Bay View Funding - Operations

Qualifications: 
The successful candidate must be able to use Microsoft Office programs and have knowledge of basic accounting concepts and mathematical skills, including how to calculate percentages, ratios and fractions.  Must have good organizational and time management skills as well as the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally in English, especially over the phone.  Prior customer service, ability to defuse highly stressful situations and problem solving experience required.  Desired experience includes accounting or collections or related field.  Bi-lingual skills a plus.  A college degree with at least one year of customer service experience preferred.

Primary Responsibilities: 
In this full-time position as an Account Executive, you will be managing customer related account activities by taking actions to ensure maximum customer satisfaction, resolving client issues and monitoring client loan collateral.  Daily duties include processing client funding requests, performing collections, verification and AR functions, recommending and approving account debtor credit limits and identifying and curing defaults by requesting more collateral or negotiating a repayment plan.

Summary: 
We are looking for someone with excellent customer service and problem solving skills.

Benefits include competitive salary, bonus plan, medical, dental, vision and group life & long term care insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement program, and health club allowance.

VP/Commercial Loan Officer
Posting Date: 06/01/2019
Location: San Jose
Department: San Jose Commercial Lending

About us: 
Heritage Bank of Commerce, located in the heart of downtown San Jose, (www.heritagecommercecorp.com, Nasdaq: HTBK) is a young, progressive organization which has achieved over twenty years of success and is poised for many more. With locations in San Jose, Los Gatos, Fremont, Danville, Pleasanton, Livermore, Walnut Creek, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Hollister, San Mateo, Redwood City, Sunnyvale and Los Altos, our "can do" attitude truly distinguishes us from our competitors.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent plus specialized training in lending, credit or related subjects. Five plus years of formal credit and SBA experience.  Solid business development experience.  Able to analyze financial statements.  Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and customer service skills.  Strong sales ability and negotiation skills.   Must be able to work off-bank hours.  Must be able to travel within assigned area.

Primary Responsibilities:
In this position, you will originate and service commercial loans of all types and provide continuing financial counseling to customers in conformance with established Bank objectives, policies and procedures, carry out ongoing business development programs to promote the Bank's lending services, interview applicants for commercial and other loans, conduct or coordinate analysis of credit information, and approve loans within lending authority and serve as Account Officer for assigned and originated loans. 

Summary:
We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Loan Officer for our San Jose office with 5-7 years of experience in commercial real estate and C&I lending.  Candidate must possess strong credit training background and excellent business development, communication and management skills. 

Benefits include competitive salary, bonus plan, medical, dental, vision, group life & long term care insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement program, and health club allowance.  EOE

NEW ACCOUNTS REP

Posting Date: 06/01/2019
Location: San Mateo
Department: Sunnyvale and San Mateo Operations

About us: 
Heritage Bank of Commerce, located in the heart of downtown San Jose, (www.heritagecommercecorp.com, Nasdaq: HTBK) is a young, progressive organization which has achieved over twenty years of success and is poised for many more. With locations in San Jose, Los Gatos, Fremont, Danville, Pleasanton, Livermore, Walnut Creek, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Hollister, San Mateo, Redwood City, Sunnyvale and Los Altos, our "can do" attitude truly distinguishes us from our competitors.

Qualifications: 
Our banks thrive on developing strong customer relationships. We are seeking individuals with excellent customer service skills to assist clients with deposits, transfers, check cashing and financial transactions. The successful candidate must be able to interact with clients in a courteous and professional manner; perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately; operate banking equipment; use personal computers and related software; and maintain financial records.

Primary Responsibilities: 

You are to assist clients with account opening and maintenance; complete necessary computer input; have the ability to identify products or services and properly refer the clients; and be responsible for ensuring the proper documents and bank forms are accurately received. Requires one year of related experience or an equivalent of experience and related training.

Summary:

We are currently seeking several professional individuals to provide exceptional service as a CSR/New Accounts Representative in our San Mateo branch.  The ideal candidate must be a self-starter with excellent client service and communication (verbal and written) skills.

Benefits include competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, group life & long term care insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement program, and health club allowance.  EOE

Resumes and cover letters submitted by e-mail at careers@herbank.com will receive expedited processing. You may also fax resumes and cover letters to Career Development, (408) 534-4993, or mail them to Career Development, Heritage Commerce Corp. 150 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA 95113.