ABOUT MALAGA BANK


"Our mission is to provide exceptional service and quality banking products tailored to meet the needs of each customer."

Malaga Bank opened its first office in Palos Verdes Estates on March 14, 1985. As a full service community bank we have been serving the financial needs of the South Bay community for over 25 years. Malaga Bank offers a variety of personal banking products, business banking products and loan products that compare favorably with those at larger financial institutions. Malaga Bank's philosophy is to provide a broad range of financial products and services to the entire South Bay community with the best in hospitality and service to go along with them.

When was the last time a bank teller greeted you by name? When was the last time a bank president did? At Malaga Bank it happens every day. While other banks claim to give personal service, at Malaga Bank we actually deliver it. Here at Malaga, customers aren't simply customers; they're also friends and neighbors. In fact, many of our customers have been banking with us since the day we opened our doors over 25 years ago.

Everyone who walks through the door of any office receives much more than a mere financial transaction. Banking with Malaga Bank is an experience-an experience of community and genuine concern for our customers. An experience unlike any other in today's world of mega-banks with corporate offices several time zones away from the customers they are supposed to serve. Our customers at Malaga enjoy elegant surroundings with daily Starbucks coffee and, during the holidays, pie from Marie Callender's. They are greeted warmly by staff-many whom they have come to know and like: Familiar faces who embrace technology without ever forgetting that before you had a username and password, you had just a name.

These intangibles make the experience of banking with Malaga one that's very rare. It's an experience that is valued not only by our current customers, but everyone who knows that both financially, and personally, they deserve the best banking has to offer.

Experience the Malaga Bank difference today.

Malaga Bank Officers

Corporate Administration

  • Randy C. Bowers
    President, Chief Executive Officer
  • Jasna Penich
    Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
  • Susanne M. Chandler
    Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Officer
  • Mel Hashimoto
    Vice President, Controller
  • Gayle CdeBaca
    Assistant Vice President, Facilities Manager

Lending Operations

  • Mark Bustamante
    Senior Vice President, Income Property Lending
  • Russ Ciezata
    Vice President, Home Loan Specialist
  • Kenneth A. Johnson
    Vice President, Income Property Loan Officer
  • Dennis Mezzo
    Vice President, Residential Loan Production
  • John W. Turner
    Vice President, Business Banking Manager
  • Nina Brister
    Assistant Vice President, Loan Service Manager
  • Cathy Jaramillo
    Assistant Vice President,
    Assistant Loan Operations Manager

Retail Banking Operations

  • Aaron Aalcides
    Senior Vice President, Branch Banking Executive
  • Connie Begovich
    Assistant Vice President, Deposit Compliance / BSA Officer
  • Carmela Carroll
    Assistant Vice President, Retail Banking Manager
    Palos Verdes Estates
  • Jocelyn Papadakis
    Assistant Vice President, Project Manager / Security Officer
  • Rose Mary Callahan
    Assistant Vice President, Retail Banking Manager
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Career Opportunities

Malaga Bank remains committed to its standard of excellence in customer service and strong relationship-based banking philosophy. Our employees are our most valuable resource and it is their unique qualities and service that sets Malaga Bank apart from other institutions, big or small.

Please be advised that the Bank is looking for full-time and part-time Customer Service Representatives (Tellers) and experienced New Accounts Representatives.

We are looking for candidates who take initiative, are enthusiastic and willing to learn.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Ideal candidates must possess the ability to offer the very best customer service experience to the Bank's customers;
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
  • Excellent telephone etiquette; and
  • Basic computer skills and keyboard skills.

Previous cash handling, customer service, cross-selling, and referral experience preferred.

High school diploma or GED required.

Come join the Malaga Bank team! Don't miss this opportunity to start or continue a career in banking in a fun, friendly, community-based bank environment.

Please direct inquiries for positions to:

Malaga Bank
Attn: HR Manager
2514 Via Tejon
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

T 310-375-9000
F 310-378-4368
Apply Today Complete an application and fax, email, or drop off at a branch near you.

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Community Partnership

For over twenty five years, Malaga has been proud to be a part of the South Bay community. Like the historic building we call home in Malaga Cove Plaza, our foundation is rock solid and our structure is one of strength and integrity. With our customers' trust and confidence, we will continue to be a dedicated community partner. At Malaga Bank, giving back to the communities and people that make us strong is one of our core values. Through our support we are able to pass along the spirit of giving and getting involved to our customers and local communities.

We value the opportunity to provide financial and volunteer support to local organizations and non-profits. For over 25 years it has been our pleasure to provide support to a variety of organizations. The following is a partial list of organizations and non-profits that we've partnered with in the past year:

  • American Cancer Society; Relay for Life San Pedro
  • Boys and Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor
  • Chambers of Commerce for the Palos Verdes Peninsula, San Pedro and Torrance
  • Concours D'Elegance
  • Friends of the Cabrillo Museum Aquarium
  • Grand Vision Foundation
  • Help the Homeless Help Themselves
  • Little Company of Mary Hospital Foundation
  • Mary Star High School
  • Norris Center for the Performing Arts
  • Palos Verdes Library District
  • Peninsula Education Foundation
  • Palos Verdes Art Center
  • Shakespeare by the Sea
  • South Bay Police and Fire Memorial Foundation
  • Torrance-South Bay YMCA
  • Wellness Community
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Community Events

Malaga Bank Events

Saturday, August 21
10:00am - 12:00pm
Finanacial FUNdamentals

Malaga Bank Sponsored Events

Saturday, September 19
10:00am - 4:00pm
Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance
Tickets for sale at all branch locations.
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