Do you want to belong to something greater than yourself? When you join the team at Clearwater Credit Union, you’re empowered to make a difference in the world.
Join the movement
At Clearwater Credit Union, we work every day to build thriving, sustainable communities as a catalyst for positive social, economic, and environmental change. Our employees are diverse, but we’re united on one thing: the commitment to solve problems, create opportunities, and be active in our communities.
If you’re looking for more than just a career, and you believe you have the skills to provide our members with exceptional service, we’d like to get to know you better.
We have wonderful benefits — health, dental, wellness reimbursement, various paid time off categories. We have an environment that encourages growth and offers opportunity. It’s a place I come each day knowing there will be support and laughter … it also doesn’t hurt that I’ve gained a wealth of financial knowledge, with many go-to experts in multiple areas.
— Cheri, Branch Manager
Competitive Pay
Our compensation programs are based on our mission, values, and vision. We don’t just talk about equal pay, competitiveness, profit sharing, and accountability — we deliver on it.
How do we know? Because we track the numbers. Learn how we’re building our team to build our future, below.
We Measure It
- Average compensation per job classification (quarterly)
- Living wage for geographic areas (annually)
- Disparity between highest- and lowest-paid team member (annually)
- Average compensation ratio by gender per job classification (annually)
Our Benefits
- Low deductible health plan
- Annual wellness screenings
- Monthly gym membership reimbursement
- Paid volunteer time – up to 24 hours a year
- Matching 401(k) contributions, up to 6%
- Ongoing training and development
The culture difference
From finding ways to be more environmentally friendly to caring for our physical and mental wellbeing to working as a TEAM (Together Employees Achieve More), we strive to make our credit union a great place to work.
Our Green Team
Generating new ideas and implementing ways for Clearwater Credit Union can become more environmentally friendly.
Our Wellness Team
Promoting employee wellbeing with fun fitness challenges, health screenings, race sponsorships, and more.
Our TEAM
Running our staff recognition programs, coordinating volunteerism, planning events and supporting our philanthropic efforts.
Healthiest Company
Our credit union was named one of the Healthiest Companies in America by Interactive Health, Inc.
Healthy Company award »Employer of Choice
We earned the Employer of Choice Award from the Missoula Job Service Employers’ Council.
Employer of Choice awardQuarterly Service & Excellence
Erika Sylvester, Teller Supervisor
The opportunity to work with Erika always leaves those around her better prepared, and she’ll always leave you with a smile on your face. Whether it’s keeping the energy positive on stressful days, cheerfully chatting with members, or taking on difficult tasks without batting an eye, Erika is a veritable powerhouse within the credit union who deserves tenfold the recognition we’ve attempted to give here. Thank you Erika, for all that you do!
Annual Service & Excellence
Andrew Thorness, Accounting
Andrew is constantly striving to improve and develop his own skillset, and in his own words has “endeavored to make himself available to his coworkers for anything that they need help with.” Through his work at Clearwater and his volunteering with VITA and CASA, Andrew continuously demonstrates leadership, approachability, mentoring, and promotes Clearwater’s vision.
David Kesler, Commercial Credit Analyst
“David Kesler has been key to my successful first year as a lender with Clearwater and I would broaden that to say the loan department could not have accomplished what we have without him”. He has stepped up to fill any role that is needed and always gives 100% with an infectious positive attitude. “David’s overall positive attitude keeps those around him upbeat and focused”, and “he takes on each role as a challenge and attacks it with a broad smile.
Open positions
If you are looking for an exciting and high impact job, complete with awesome benefits and a great work environment, then we have the perfect opportunity for you. Clearwater Credit Union is accepting applications for a Business Banking Compliance Specialist.
The Business Banking Compliance Specialist position is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with business accounts and members.
Responsibilities/Skills
- Communicate with potential business members, provide information and answer questions
- Onboard new business members, open and close accounts as needed
- Conduct due diligence that business accounts are in compliance with all federal and state regulations
- Follow-up on all irregularities that come from business accounts
- Perform ongoing monitoring and reporting of business accounts on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually basis
- Complete all required BSA documents, including, but not limited to CTRs and SARs, using AML software program
- Handle all questions and/or issues in regard to accounts
- Analyze potential business members and all required documentation and formulate a recommendation to committee for final approval
- Achieve and maintain BSA certification
- Conduct complex investigations related to business account activity and BSA violations
- Knowledge of credit union products and services, including staying up to date with changes and additions
- Provide internal and external members with excellent service
- Follows all credit union policies and procedures, including being compliant with state and federal laws and regulation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, banking, economics, accounting/auditing or related field; or equivalent work experience.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to read and understand cashflow and income statements
- Ability to work autonomously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently with all levels of staff, members, and vendors. Position closes February 18, 2020.
If you are looking for an exciting and high impact job, complete with awesome benefits and a great work environment, then we have the perfect opportunity for you. We are accepting applications for a full-time Financial Services Officer in Butte, MT.
This position will join our lending team and help the Credit Union establish a presence and relationships within our newly added membership area, providing loans and being a resource of information for members.
A successful applicant must be goal-oriented, have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment which requires attention to detail, commitment to recognizing needs and creating solutions, knowledge of credit union philosophy, products, services, and procedures. Must have the ability to make informed, rational lending decisions and the dedication and ability to learn and implement all aspects of member service and consumer lending. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3 years consumer lending experience, excellent customer service skills, and sales experience. Closing date: until filled.
If you’re looking for more than just a career, and believe you have the skills to provide our members with exceptional service, we’d like to get to know you better.
Financial Service Representatives act as the front line service providers to our members and we’re looking for service-oriented individuals to join our team. Daily tasks include, but are not limited to: processing cash and non-cash transactions, maintaining member accounts, and educating members on products and services. Applicants must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and be a team player. Previous cash handling and customer service experience are preferred.