Why Work at Sterling?

Sterling provides a unique opportunity for you to gain experience within the world of financial services. The Sterling family is committed to developing our employees' individual growth and our mutual success. We provide an exciting and challenging work environment, and promote and reward performance and innovative thinking at every level. Our diverse professional culture, values and teamwork encourage employees to share their ideas and views. Our vision is to be the top company our employees ever work for, the number one bank our customers ever do business with and the paramount investment of our shareholders.

Our People

Sterling looks for results-oriented people. We constantly strive to continue our tradition of excellence and to drive growth. We offer an environment of mutual respect and support, and seek the best and the brightest to join our team. Our culture values and rewards your individual initiative, and the future success of Sterling depends on our ability to continue to attract intelligent, highly skilled people like you.

Promote from Within

An entrepreneurial spirit remains at the core of our culture. We embrace change and believe leadership can be demonstrated from every seat in our bank, regardless of level. We believe the best source of leadership is from within; many of our department heads joined Sterling in junior roles and have successfully taken advantage of the wide array of career opportunities afforded them.

Since 1929, Sterling National Bank has successfully served the needs of businesses, professionals and individuals in the NY metropolitan area and beyond. Sterling is well-known for its high-touch, hands-on approach to customer service and a special focus on serving the business community. Sterling National Bank is the principal banking subsidiary of Sterling Bancorp (NYSE: STL), a New York City-based financial corporation with assets exceeding $2 billion.

Sterling offers clients a full range of depository and cash management services plus a broad portfolio of financing solutions – including working capital lines, accounts receivable and inventory financing, factoring, trade financing, payroll funding and processing, equipment leasing and financing, commercial and residential mortgages and mortgage warehouse lines of credit.

Sterling National Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law. In addition, the Company complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. The Company also will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with a disability consistent with its obligations under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended or modified from time to time, as well as applicable state and local laws.