Welcome to Sterling State Bank. We're excited to meet outstanding individuals who are interested in making a positive difference for our customers.
This page displays our current job opportunities. If you don't see any openings currently posted, but would still like to share your resume with us, please attach it to an e-mail and send it to: [email protected] (Attn: Human Resources).
Interested applicants are also welcome to call us anytime at 507-282-1845. Thank you for considering Sterling State Bank as a great place to work. We look forward to hearing from you!
Benefits and perks

BENEFITS
Our benefits include health, dental, and a 401k match. If you choose to participate, your earnings and investments will be matched by the bank to maximize your retirement fund and get you on the track to financial freedom.

FAMILY FIRST
Sterling is a family-owned bank; so we value our people over everything. We believe that a healthy, safe work environment is key to a happy work-life balance. We are not only coworkers, but friends and family as well.

Growth Potential
We have an outstanding growth rate within our company. We always try to promote within before outsourcing, which means there is always opportunity for change. Many of our employees started out as tellers, and are now personal bankers, lenders, and managers.

Health & Wellness
As an employee of Sterling State Bank, you have full access to our exclusive gym on site, which can also be enjoyed with family members. We care about the health and well being of our employees, and strive to make as many resources available as possible!

Community Involvement
The community of Rochester and the surrounding metro areas of the Twin Cities have countless volunteer opportunities that our employees love to take part in. We take pride in providing the time and resources for our staff to participate in these events and build connections in the surrounding areas.

Flexible Schedule
Sterling is an FDIC insured bank, meaning we're closed for every federal holiday. Each one counts as a paid vacation day. In addition, based on our ownership's family values and beliefs, the bank is also closed weekends.
Core values

Integrity

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Personal Responsibility

Community Support

Local Pride
Testimonials
Current Openings
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Branch Manager - Lakeville, MN
Job description
Branch Manager - Sterling State Bank – Lakeville, MN
Sterling State Bank is seeking applications for the position of Branch Manager for our bank branch located in Lakeville, MN.
Our Branch Managers are an important part of our management team and are responsible for leading their individual locations. This can include lending, overseeing deposit operations, and advising on cash management solutions.
As branch manager you have the opportunity to build relationships with new and existing bank customers, manage and lead branch staff and be involved in local business and non-profit organizations.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Help deliver great customer service both through your actions personally and through managing the branch team’s performance.
- Meeting with customers to answer questions, resolve conflicts and add new banking relationships.
- Demonstrate solid knowledge of bank loan and deposit products.
- Develop relationships with community stakeholders
- Manage branch staff and coordinate scheduling.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree (business, finance or related field preferred)
- 3 years of experience in consumer or small business banking
- 2 years of experience managing staff, and providing leadership and accountability (preferably in the banking or financial industry)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000 - $105,000 per year
Expected hours: Full-Time - 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health Savings account
- Life Insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Sterling State Bank is a full service FDIC-insured commercial bank that includes an Insurance Agency and investment advisory service. We have 6 branches serving Southern Minnesota, Rochester and the Twin Cities markets. Founded in 1958, Sterling State Bank is a community bank specializing in commercial banking and lending, with extremely fast loan decisions and an efficient, centralized loan processing department.
Sterling State Bank considers all applicants for all positions, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination, as provided under applicable state and federal law. Equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Or please submit a resume via e-mail to Sterling State Bank at: [email protected] (Attn: Branch Manager).
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Full-Time Teller - Rochester, MN
Job description
Sterling State Bank has an opening for a Full Time Teller (40 hours per week) located at our Rochester corporate office (4200 Badger Hills Drive NW, Rochester, MN).
Tellers are the friendly face of the Bank to all our wonderful customers. We are seeking an applicant who enjoys providing great customer service while making each of our customers feel welcomed in our branches. Professional standards of accuracy, privacy and attention to detail are important for this position.
Tellers are responsible for processing customer transactions. These include deposits, payments, transfers, change orders and currency processing. The ability to follow bank policies and procedures in performance of the job are also important attributes. Enjoy working in a professional environment while enhancing your resume with a position that offers consistent, daytime hours, benefits including health insurance, dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 depending on experience
Expected hours: Full-Time - 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health Savings account
- Life Insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Sterling State Bank is a full service FDIC-insured commercial bank that includes an Insurance Agency and investment advisory service. We have 6 branches serving Southern Minnesota, Rochester and the Twin Cities markets. Founded in 1958, Sterling State Bank is a community bank specializing in commercial banking and lending, with extremely fast loan decisions and an efficient, centralized loan processing department.
Sterling State Bank considers all applicants for all positions, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination, as provided under applicable state and federal law. Equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Or please submit a resume via e-mail to Sterling State Bank at: [email protected] (Attn: Full Time Teller).
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