Lead Teller

Lead Teller

Location : 1420 Colorado Mills Pkwy - Lakewood, Colorado 80401

Be a problem solver, trusted advisor, and partner to the people and businesses in our Key Bank communities. As a Lead Teller, you act as a resource in identifying and resolving client servicing issues, serve as the primary troubleshooter for complex problems and client service needs, and enhance client relationships with Key by providing distinctive quality service. Lead Tellers ask questions and listen to clients to uncover financial needs and transition clients to a banker to have a deeper financial wellness conversation. Lead Tellers help observe and provide coaching to Tellers to enhance the client experience and operational effectiveness and are responsible for day-to-day Teller scheduling, staffing issues, and branch compliance with regulatory, security, and internal audit controls. 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.
• Assumes responsibility for the efficient, effective, and accurate performance of teller functions while coaching other tellers to do so as well.
• Act as a resource to identify and resolve more complex client servicing issues.
• Listen for clues for financial wellness opportunities during client conversations, and then appropriately transition the clients to a Banker.
• Assist clients in achieving their financial goals and objectives through the use of financial wellness tools.
• Participate in morning huddles and end of day debriefs.
• Follows compliance, audit, and security procedures, balances cash drawer within balancing guidelines.
• Manage day to day duties for the branch teller line, including scheduling of tellers, observing, and providing coaching to tellers to enhance effectiveness, and overseeing of branch operational standards; Provide direction and guidance for branch staff on operational / regulatory procedures.
• Review and maintain knowledge of product guides, fees, and policies to stay current on offerings.
• Support the Branch Manager in onboarding and training of new Tellers to the team.
• 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 business experience (required)

Experience Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications

Notary License (preferred)

Tactical Skills

Personal Skills

Practical Skills

Core Competencies

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

Physical Demands

Consumer Retail - Prolonged Standing (5-8 hours per day), frequent use of hands to manipulate / grasp objects, ability to communicate face to face and on the phone with clients, occasional bending and lifting from floor height, frequent forward reach, frequent lifting of 1 10 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Driving Requirements

Ability to occasionally operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license.

Compensation and Benefits

This position is eligible to earn a base hourly rate in the range of $18.75 - $24.52 per hour. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance.

KeyBank is an organization collectively committed to helping you unlock your potential and discover what truly drives you. Working here means sharing our purpose to help our clients, colleagues, and communities thrive. You'll find genuinely supportive teammates, a flexible, inclusive work environment, challenging projects, accessible leaders, and opportunities to grow in your position and your career. For 200 years, Key has opened doors in our communities. Let us open one for you.