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Relationship Banker I - Northwestern Evanston

U.S. Bank · Evanston, IL · $23.19–$28.35 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role includes originating consumer loans and requires NMLS registration. How would you prepare to take on that responsibility?

What they are checking: Whether they take licensing and compliance seriously from the start.

Tell me about a time you helped someone through a stressful situation.

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and kind when customers are anxious about money.

Why are you interested in being a relationship banker rather than a teller or a call center role?

What they are checking: Whether they want the advising and lending side of the work.

What would you do

Our Evanston branch serves the Northwestern campus. How would you approach students who may be opening their first account?

What they are checking: Whether they can adjust their approach for young customers who need basic guidance.

An international student wants to open an account. What would you need to think about?

What they are checking: Whether they know identity requirements can differ and can help without guessing.

Branch traffic near a campus rises and falls with the school year. How would you use the slow weeks?

What they are checking: Whether they plan outreach around seasonal patterns instead of waiting for customers.

Faculty and staff also bank here. How would your approach differ with them compared to students?

What they are checking: Whether they can tailor their counsel to customers at different life stages.

A parent calls asking for details about their adult child's account. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect customer privacy even when the request seems reasonable.

About the work

How would you explain how to build credit responsibly to a college student?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach useful habits that set young customers up well.

How would you explain the difference between a fixed and a variable rate loan?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain loan terms accurately so customers know what they are signing.

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The full job description

As published by U.S. Bank.

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. Job Description Relationship Bankers build relationships with customers by meeting face to face and engaging them when and where they need to provide the best possible counsel. Strong client relationships are based on trust, assessing and attending to customers’ banking needs, obtaining and processing customer and account information, educating clients on available deposit and loan products and services, and recommending financial solutions based on each customer’s unique goals and needs. They are also responsible for originating and closing consumer loans, opening accounts, and opening and/or closing the branch. Required Qualifications: -National Mortgage Licensing Service (NMLS) registration under the terms of the S.A.F.E. Act of 2008 and Regulation Z and ongoing compliance with all legal or regulatory registration requirements, including, but not limited to maintaining a satisfactory criminal and credit record -High school diploma or equivalent -Less than four years job related, retail banking experience or a combination of experience and commensurate training Desired Qualifications: -Bilingual Mandarin Chinese & English or Spanish & English preferred -Passion, commitment and drive to deliver an experience that improves our clients’ financial lives -Effective and confident client communication -Proven ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms -Experience in financial services and knowledge of financial services industry, products and solutions -Cash handling experience -Active listening and excellent problem-solving skills -Ability to teach customers how to use digital technology -Comprehensive knowledge of all applicable bank and branch policies, procedures and support systems This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location for all scheduled work days. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants . Benefits: Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following: • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) • Basic term and optional term life insurance • Short-term and long-term disability • Pregnancy disability and parental leave • 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan • Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure) • Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities • Adoption assistance • Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law Review our full benefits available by employment status here . U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law. E-Verify U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program . The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $23.19 - 28.35 U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures. Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies. Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

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