Banking Specialist

Description : Position Summary :

The Universal Banker is the core role within the First Federal Lakewood retail branches. There are 3 levels within the Universal Banker job family with progressive responsibilities. All Universal Bankers provides exceptional front line customer service and sales within the branch. We are looking for a level 2 or 3 for this posting.

Level 2 Duties and Responsibilities :

• Operates Teller window; maintains acceptable outages based on the Branch Operation Guidelines; maintains appropriate cash limits; follows policies and procedures to ensure compliance for branch audits. Appropriately escalates complex customer issues to Universal Bankers 2 and 3.
• Opens and closes basic accounts and services with accuracy and in accordance to bank policies and applicable regulations. Cross-sells bank's products and services and makes referrals for investment, mortgage and business banking products. As needed, supports Universal Bankers 2 and 3 with advanced account openings, sales and service.
• Understands and strives to meet individual, team and branch performance metrics and sales goals. Participates in team meetings, completes all assigned training and learns / keeps up to date with all assigned systems, software and procedures including Digital Banking system and online service procedures.
• As needed, performs basic opening and closing duties independently (including arming and disarming the branch). Assists with back-office duties including completing basic reporting, balancing ATMs and processing night / mail deposits. Follows all safety and security protocols and escalates issues appropriately.
• May float to other bank branches as needed.
• Keeps up to date and complies with all bank policies / procedures as well as applicable banking laws and regulations, including, but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, and related anti-money laundering statutes, and federal consumer protection legislation and regulations.
• Provides excellent customer service by processing customer transactions and handling account maintenance; answers customer inquiries both in person and on the telephone including Customer Relationship Center Support; follows-up with customers as necessary.
• Monitors activities and acts as a resource for assigned staff; approves transactions; ensures procedures are being followed; monitors over / short reports. As needed, operates teller window following Branch Operation Guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Maintains vault by ordering cash, distributing cash to assigned staff, and reconciling the vault; ensures adequate cash is available for customer transactions.
• Opens and closes accounts and services with accuracy and in accordance to bank policies and applicable regulations. Cross-sells bank's products and services and makes referrals for investment, mortgage and business banking products.
• Handles check verification and wire transfers as needed. Keeps up to date with related system and maintains wire transfer certification.
• Understands and strives to meet individual, team and branch performance metrics and sales goals. Facilitates teamwork and shared responsibility for success. Participates in and may lead team meetings, completes all assigned training and leads staff training as necessary. Learns / keeps up to date with all assigned systems, software and procedures including Digital Banking system, online service procedures, wire transfer certification and Webcapture system.
• Able to perform all branch opening and closing duties. Prepares, updates and monitors assigned reports in a timely manner and with accuracy.

Qualifications and Skills Level 2 :

Level 3 Duties and Responsibilities :

On top of the duties listed in level 2, level 3 duties and responsibilities include :

Qualifications and Skills Level 3 :

Physical Environment All Levels :

The duties outlined above are a summary and may not be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties. All job descriptions may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of FMHC.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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