Relationship Banker

Job DetailsJob Location: Champaign - Park Avenue - Champaign, IL 61820Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School/GEDSalary Range: $18.50 - $23.00 HourlyJob Category: BankingBuild relationships. Drive growth. Represent your community. At Hickory Point Bank & Trust, we believe community banking is built on trusted relationships, not transactions. As a Relationship Banker, you are the face of the banking center and a key driver of client growth and retention. This is more than a teller role. It’s a consultative position for professionals who thrive on building meaningful client relationships while delivering operational excellence. If you enjoy connecting with people, identifying opportunities, and being a trusted financial partner, this role offers a clear path to growth within a respected community bank.   What you’ll do: Serve as the primary financial contact for banking center clients Conduct consultative conversations to understand financial goals Recommend deposit, credit, and investment solutions aligned to client needs Process transactions accurately while maintaining regulatory compliance Open and manage new accounts with precision and professionalism Generate quality referrals to mortgage, ag, wealth, commercial, and treasury partners Represent the bank in community events and relationship-building activities Contribute to branch growth through proactive outreach and service excellence What success looks like: Strong client retention and deepened relationships Consistent referral generation Operational accuracy and regulatory adherence Professional presence in the community Ability to balance service, sales, and compliance in a fast-paced environment We are seeking candidates who bring: 2+ years of customer-facing experience in banking, retail leadership, hospitality, financial services, or consultative sales Comfort discussing financial products and solutions Strong communication and relationship-building skills Demonstrated accountability and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism Banking experience is valued but not required for candidates with strong transferable experience. High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred. Why Join Us? Competitive compensation aligned with experience Career development in financial services Cross-training across multiple banking disciplines Strong internal partnerships Robust benefits package Community-centered culture   Equal Opportunities Statement Hickory Point Bank & Trust provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.   Salary Disclaimer The salary range provided represents the anticipated starting pay for this position. Individual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, role requirements and responsibilities, related experience, education, qualifications, and internal equity.    Benefit Package This position is eligible for a robust benefit package. Available benefits include Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time, Bereavement Time, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) Retirement Plan. Qualifications