Banker Positions

Poppy Bank•Palm Desert, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Depending on experience, you could be the next Client Service Representative II, III, or Senior level Client Service Representative. The position is required to be knowledgeable and skilled in opening new consumer and complex business accounts. Responsible for processing all new account transactions; assisting clients in their selection of various accounts and financial services; actively cross selling the Bank's products and services; maintaining and closing of all account types; performing branch clerical duties; promotes business for the Bank by maintaining good client relations and referring clients to appropriate staff and partners for new services. Ensures compliance with all Bank policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal banking regulations. This position does not have supervisory authority. The incumbent in the course of performing this position frequently spends time writing, typing, speaking, listening, operating basic business equipment, seeing (such as close, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and adjusted focus), sitting, walking, standing, reading documents or instruments, detailed work, problem solving, client contact, reasoning, math, language, presentations, verbal and written communication, analytical reasoning, stress, multiple concurrent tasks, and constant interruptions. The incumbent for this position will occasionally lift up to 15 pounds, pull, squat, kneel and reach. The incumbent is in a non-confined office-type setting in which he or she is free to move about at will. The work environment is typically quiet to a moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Management reserves the right to change this position description at any time.

Requirements

A minimum of three years banking teller experience is required
Advanced experience with opening consumer accounts and complex business accounts is required
Minimum of three years strong customer relations skills and the ability to communicate and work well with employees and customers in a cooperative and positive manner
Possesses strong knowledge of basic banking regulations such as BSA and Information Security
Must possess excellent judgment and the ability to accept responsibility and handle confidential information
Must be proficient in using Word, Excel, and Outlook applications and banking programs
A minimum of 2 years banking teller experience is required
Experience with opening consumer accounts and basic business accounts is required
Minimum of two years strong customer relations skills and the ability to communicate and work well with employees and customers in a cooperative, positive manner
Possesses working knowledge of basic banking regulations such as BSA and Information Security
A minimum of one year of banking teller experience is required
Beginner experience with opening consumer accounts is required
Beginner experience opening basic business accounts is preferred
Minimum of one year of strong customer relations skills and the ability to communicate and work well with employees and customers in a cooperative, positive manner

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Effectively interviews and profiles customers to recommend appropriate banking products and services
Actively takes advantage of all sales opportunities, cross-selling bank products, and services to new and existing customers, ensuring recommended products meet the customer's needs, and referring clients to appropriate staff and/or partner(s) as needed
Generates new business to assist in meeting bank profitability and branch goals
Effectively partners with other business lines within the Bank to identify sales opportunities and provide an outstanding customer experience
Open and support consumer and business checking, savings, CDs, IRAs, and Trust & Estate Accounts
Support business clients with essential Treasury Services, i.e., RDC (Check Scanner), Armored, and Courier Service
Maintains thorough knowledge of bank products and services
Maintains knowledge and stays abreast of applicable New Account laws, procedures, proper account titling, and required documentation
Ensures all documentation is approved and uploaded in the core system
Processes teller transactions as needed and maintains an excellent balancing record
Responds to client inquiries and requests regarding account
Adheres to Banking regulations, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act
As assigned may gather data and process various reports (e.g., currency transactions, returned items, overdrafts, callbacks, etc.)
Provide expedient and courteous service to all clients both in person and on the phone
Consistently models exemplary customer service
Actively listens to customers and maintains a friendly, positive, professional attitude.
Resolves difficult situations with creativity, tact, and diplomacy
Proactively identify and retain "at-risk" customers
Look for ways to pleasantly surprise our customers, i.e., doing something above and beyond their expectations that makes them feel special
Minimum of 10 hours CRA volunteer hours per year. Volunteer hours are typically scheduled within business hours. This is compensable time and mileage is reimbursed
Other duties as assigned
Processes Daily Large Transaction report and scans to Compliance Department by established cutoff time
Approves large transactions for teller staff up to assigned limit
Provides supervisor override for transactions requiring supervisor review
Supports Branch Manager or his/her back up with various assigned duties
Handles difficult client situations in the absence of the Branch Manager or his/her backup