Banking Jobs in Tennessee

Banking jobs in Tennessee are concentrated in commercial lending, retail branch management, wealth management, and financial compliance, with steady demand from entry-level teller roles through senior credit officers and branch presidents. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by institutions like Pinnacle Financial Partners, First Horizon Bank, and Avenue Bank. Consumer lending specialists, commercial relationship managers, and compliance officers are among the most consistently sought roles across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles30
Top employerFirst Horizon Bank
Top cityNashville, TN
Cities hiring16
Work type40% On-site
Top industryBanking

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Business Banking Relationship Manager 2
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Business Banking Relationship Manager 2
U.S. Bank
Clarksville, Tennessee
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$82k - $106k/yr
10,000+

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Banking Center Operations Coordinator
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Banking Center Operations Coordinator
First Horizon Bank
Germantown, Tennessee
Business Development
Business Strategy
Partnerships & Business Development
High school diploma or GED

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Retail Banking Operations Specialist
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Retail Banking Operations Specialist
Studio Bank
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Data Science
High school diploma or GED

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Senior Business Banking Relationship Manager
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Senior Business Banking Relationship Manager
First Horizon Bank
Brentwood, Tennessee
Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree

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Deposit Operations Specialist II, Embedded Banking and Account Lifecycle
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Deposit Operations Specialist II, Embedded Banking and Account Lifecycle
Thread Bank
Nashville, Tennessee
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management

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Banking Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Nashville
7 jobs
Memphis
3 jobs
Franklin
2 jobs
La Vergne
2 jobs
Chattanooga
2 jobs
Clarksville
2 jobs
Johnson City
2 jobs
Murfreesboro
2 jobs
Brentwood
1 job

Banking Job Market in Tennessee

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

Who's Hiring

  • First Horizon Bank12
  • Republic Bank & Trust Company4
  • MUFG2
  • Thread Bank2
  • HomeTrust Bank2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Tennessee Employers Look For

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

  • Active NMLS registration or Mortgage Loan Originator license issued or recognized in Tennessee
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related business field
  • Demonstrated experience with commercial or retail lending underwriting and credit analysis
  • Proficiency in core banking platforms such as Fiserv, Jack Henry, or FIS systems
  • Familiarity with federal and Tennessee state banking regulations including BSA and AML compliance
  • Strong customer relationship management skills with a verifiable portfolio of client accounts

Banking Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a banking professional in Tennessee?

Most banking roles in Tennessee require at minimum a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or accounting, along with on-the-job training at a licensed financial institution. Mortgage loan originators must obtain an NMLS license through the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions, which includes pre-licensing education, a background check, and passing the SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test. For commercial and retail banking, employers typically value relevant internships, entry-level teller experience, and knowledge of Tennessee banking regulations as the clearest path into professional roles.

Which companies hire banking professionals in Tennessee?

Companies currently hiring bankings in Tennessee include First Horizon Bank, Republic Bank & Trust Company, and MUFG, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Tennessee's strong community banking culture also means regional institutions and credit unions based in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville are consistent sources of open positions.

Which Tennessee cities have the most banking jobs?

Nashville, Memphis, and Franklin have the most banking openings in Tennessee. Nashville drives the largest share of demand given its position as the state's financial and corporate headquarters hub, while Memphis supports substantial commercial and retail banking activity through its logistics and trade economy, and Knoxville reflects the growing financial services presence tied to the University of Tennessee's business ecosystem and east Tennessee's regional bank network.

Are there remote banking jobs in Tennessee?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely digital fields, since many banking roles require in-branch presence, client meetings, or regulatory oversight on-site. About 60% of banking openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's mixed nature. The positions most likely to offer remote flexibility are loan processing, financial analysis, compliance review, and back-office operations rather than branch management or commercial relationship roles.

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

The most realistic entry point is a teller or personal banker associate role at a Tennessee community bank or credit union, where employers regularly promote from within. Institutions like Pinnacle Financial Partners and First Horizon Bank run formal associate and rotational programs designed for recent graduates with finance or business degrees. Obtaining your NMLS license early signals commitment for mortgage-track roles, and a background in customer service or retail management from adjacent fields is widely recognized by Tennessee bank recruiters as transferable experience worth interviewing.

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

You can find and apply to banking jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings by city or specialty, find roles that fit your experience and background, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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