Licensed Private Client Banker

Location :

170 South Highland Avenue - Ossining, New York 10562

Job Summary

Be a problem solver, trusted advisor, and partner to the people and businesses in our Key Bank communities. The Private Client Banker (PCB) is part of the Key Private Client Program and will focus on the entire client relationship with a plan-based approach to financial advice. As a PCB, you will deliver and refer appropriate financial solutions to KeyBank's client base with up to $2M in investable assets. The PCB helps new and existing clients achieve confidence in their financial wellness by assessing their financial needs, gathering and documenting client data, and offering appropriate products and services. PCBs identify products and services to meet client needs and refer to appropriate sales professionals in Retail, Key Investment Services, Private Bank, Mortgage or Business Banking. At KeyBank, we believe it's our opportunity and our privilege to help our clients move forward in their financial journey. We take pride in serving our clients and making them feel that no bank will fight harder for them.

Responsibilities

Embodies a strong client experience culture, being present with every client and teammate and realizing the impact we can have on their day, personally, professionally, and financially.

Listen for clues for financial wellness opportunities during client conversations and provide effective and customized financial wellness recommendations to clients; Delivers on client solutions through referring of investment and insurance products

Consistently attains individual activity, behavior, and outcome expectations.

Builds a client referral pipeline via identification and development of internal and external centers of influence; Employs a disciplined approach to prospecting; documents calling efforts.

Develops and maintains an in-depth knowledge of private client products and services, as well as knowledge of competitive products and services to ensure meaningful in-depth financial wellness conversations with clients

Opening personal and business accounts (consumer checking, small business, various deposit products, home equity, unsecured lending, certificates of deposit, etc.).

Developing strong partnerships with branch teammates and line of business partners – focusing on client acquisition and deepening the relationship of current clients; effectively managing internal and external centers of influence.

Ensuring compliance with operational, risk, security and audit procedures and policies including appropriate documentation of client interactions.

Support of branch operations including assisting with client transactions on the Teller line as needed.

Participate in and occasionally facilitate morning huddles and end of day debriefs

Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and / or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma , GED, or equivalent experience (required) or

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience Qualifications

Experience in developing current and new customer relationships, achieving sales goals and building referral sources in insurance and investment products. (required)

Foundational knowledge of sales and service techniques with clients, including tele-consulting, outside calling, prospecting and networking. (required)

Comfortable interacting with small business clients, overcoming objection, and asking fact-finding questions with the goal of being helpful. (preferred)

Interpersonal interaction skills and an ability to build rapport in matter of minutes is vital. (required)

Demonstrated experience with influencing business partners and leveraging centers of influence, as this role will require significant influence of partners such as Key Investment Services, Mortgage and Business Banking sales professionals. (required)

Working knowledge of PCs (MS Windows and Office Products including Word, Excel, etc.). (required)

Working knowledge of digital technology (mobile, apps, web-based browsing) and ability to educate clients on digital platforms and capabilities within Key (required)

Licenses and Certifications

FINRA License S6 Upon Hire (required)

FINRA License S63 Upon Hire (required)

FINRA Security Industry Essentials (SIE) Upon Hire (required)

Life and Health Insurance Licenses Upon Hire (required)

Tactical Skills

Is knowledgeable about the client’s accounts and business with the bank and uses sound judgment with customers and transactions

Demonstrated ability to attain sales and referral goals through preset appointments and quality conversations leading to recommendations that support clients’ financial wellness goals, leveraging system generated lead lists, walk ins, and professional contacts

Strong work ethic and high level of integrity

Excellent Time management skills

Personal Skills

Adaptability : Demonstrates a willingness to listen to other opinions and adjusts to new or changing assignments, processes, and people while avoiding snap reactions

Collaboration : Demonstrates experience in participating in productive collaborative processes that help solve business problems and meet business goals

Critical Thinking : The ability to identify, obtain, and organize relevant data and ideas and prioritize concerns in the decision-making process

Decision Making : The ability to select the right activities to work on from a range of competing priorities and stands by decisions in the face of conflict or unexpected outcomes

Emotional Intelligence : Identifies relevant EI components, practices, benefits, and development venues and discusses issues and considerations needed to advance one’s own EI maturity

Practical Skills

Business Acumen : Participates in business tasks to get things done in own business unit and communicates key considerations for business decision-making processes

Oral & Written Communication : Possesses the ability to adapt listening and facilitation style to others’ communication styles and uses various approaches appropriately and effectively

Risk Management : Implements or manages risk management for own business unit and documents key steps of the risk management process and associated procedures

Storytelling : Demonstrates basic storytelling principles to create compelling stories that will positively influence clients and potential clients

Change Navigation : Articulates the rationale for, and positive and negative consequences of change so as to help others adapt; encourages exploration of non-traditional ideas by team members leveraging the concept of continuous improvement

Core Competencies

• All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base hourly rate in the range of $24.52 to $37.50 per hour depending on location and job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes short-term incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance.

This is an evergreen posting. We continuously accept applications for this role to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings. While there may not be an immediate vacancy, your application may be considered for upcoming opportunities aligned with this position.

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Job Posting Expiration Date : 12 / 19 / 2025

KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.

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