Banker Jobs in Tennessee

Banker jobs in Tennessee concentrate in retail banking, commercial lending, and wealth management, with steady demand for candidates at every level from branch associate to senior relationship manager. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville are the state's busiest hiring markets, anchored by employers like Regions Bank, First Horizon, and Truist, all of which maintain significant Tennessee operations. The most in-demand specialties right now are commercial banking, mortgage origination, and financial advisory roles tied to the state's growing business population. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles90
Top employerRegions Financial
Top cityNashville, TN
Cities hiring44
Work type80% On-site
Top industryBanking

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Universal Banker - Pigeon Forge
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Universal Banker - Pigeon Forge
Truist
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Banker II
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Banker II
Woodforest National Bank
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Retail Banking & Branch Management
Retail Banking Associate
High school diploma or GED

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Community Lending Mortgage Banker
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Community Lending Mortgage Banker
City National Bank
Nashville, Tennessee
Accounting
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
Customer Service & Support
$60k - $85k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in finance
5,001-10,000

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Middle Market Banker - Nashville, Tn
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Middle Market Banker - Nashville, Tn
Truist
Nashville, Tennessee
Retail Banking & Branch Management
Retail Banking Associate
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Relationship Banker I - Bellevue Branch
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Relationship Banker I - Bellevue Branch
Regions Financial
Nashville, Tennessee
Business Development
Customer Success
Growth Marketing
$40k.1 - $47k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Banker Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Memphis
8 jobs
Chattanooga
5 jobs
Spring Hill
5 jobs
Knoxville
3 jobs
Germantown
3 jobs
White House
3 jobs
Murfreesboro
3 jobs
Paris
2 jobs

Banker Job Market in Tennessee

A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Regions Financial23
  • JPMorganChase12
  • First Horizon Bank6
  • Woodforest National Bank6
  • Truist5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services

What Tennessee Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in banker jobs across Tennessee.

  • Active NMLS registration required for any mortgage-related banker role in Tennessee
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a closely related field
  • Demonstrated experience in customer-facing financial services or retail banking
  • Proficiency with core banking platforms and loan origination software
  • Strong knowledge of federal and Tennessee consumer lending regulations
  • Ability to meet sales goals and manage a portfolio of business or personal accounts

Banker Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a banker in Tennessee?

Most banker roles in Tennessee require at minimum a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or economics, followed by entry-level work at a bank or credit union. If you plan to originate mortgage loans, you must obtain a Tennessee Mortgage Loan Officer license through the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions, which requires completing pre-licensing education, passing the NMLS national exam, and submitting a state application. Commercial and retail banking roles typically have no state license requirement beyond NMLS registration for lending functions.

Which companies hire bankers in Tennessee?

Employers hiring bankers in Tennessee right now include Regions Financial, JPMorganChase, and First Horizon Bank, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Tennessee's large regional bank presence, particularly in Nashville and Memphis, means established institutions with multi-branch networks drive a consistent share of openings across the state.

Which Tennessee cities have the most banker jobs?

Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga account for the largest share of banker openings in Tennessee. Nashville leads because of its concentration of regional bank headquarters, a fast-growing business community, and high demand for commercial and mortgage lending professionals, while Memphis benefits from its role as a logistics and trade hub that keeps commercial banking activity strong.

Are there remote banker jobs in Tennessee?

Yes, but they're rare. About 20% of banker openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the relationship-driven, branch-based nature of most banking work. The roles most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are back-office functions like underwriting, credit analysis, and mortgage processing rather than customer-facing retail or commercial banking positions.

How can I get hired as a banker in Tennessee with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a teller or personal banker associate role at a Tennessee branch, where employers like Regions Bank and First Horizon regularly hire candidates without prior banking experience and provide on-the-job training. From there, lateral moves into loan processing or credit analyst assistant roles build the credentials needed to advance. Completing your NMLS registration early, even before it is required, signals commitment and opens mortgage-adjacent positions that many candidates overlook.

Where can I find and apply to banker jobs in Tennessee?

You can find and apply to banker jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and location, and apply directly through each posting.

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