Bank On It: Evelyn Vazquez, Bank Manager
By Arkansas NEXT: Money on Thursday, March 20, 2025
Evelyn Vazquez
Bank Manager, Signature Bank of Arkansas
Age: 20 | Hometown: Fayetteville | Alma Mater: Fayetteville High School
Evelyn Vazquez began her career at Signature Bank of Arkansas as a member of the retail line. She climbed the ladder to now work as the bank manager. Having never gone to college, she feels more equipped than ever to be a manager thanks to her life experiences and working the roles she now manages.
“I never believed banking would be a long-term career for me. As I continue to progress in my career, there is no place I would rather be,” Evelyn said.
Evelyn’s role model is her mother, especially regarding finances. She learned how to budget and be financially responsible through her mom. Evelyn loves the career she’s created for herself at Signature Bank and encourages her peers who recently graduated from high school to pursue a career in banking.
“What is surprising about my job and most other banks is how much more there is than what meets the eye,” Evelyn said. “Typically, when thinking of a bank, we think about the retail side and our interaction with our retail line. However, our lending side, our operations team, and many other departments are in charge of every detail for a bank to run smoothly.”
Evelyn encourages others to have these characteristics to be successful (in this career field and others): patience, flexibility, empathy, transparency and responsiveness.
“No matter what role you're in ... customer service skills are a requirement,” she said. “Making people feel secure in their decisions or reassuring concerns is a knack you will need.”
Let's Talk Money
First bank account?
“In middle school, my father gave me access to my own account and debit card. I was 12 years old.”
Best money decision?
“Very simple but efficient ... opening a savings account.”
Worst money mistake people make?
“Not investing. Start by researching or looking into the benefits of investing your money and the options you have.”
Go-to advice?
“Start investing and work on building your credit as soon as possible.”
