Customer Service Associate II

Hanmi Bank • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $34,320 - $49,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Customer Service Associate II is responsible for receiving and paying out money, keeping records of money and negotiable instruments involved in financial transactions. This role ensures compliance with established Bank policies and procedures and demonstrates knowledge of, adherence to, monitoring, and responsibility for compliance with state and federal regulations and laws. These include, but are not limited to, GLBA, Regulation Z, Regulation DD, Regulation B, Dodd-Frank Act, Elder Abuse Laws, Bank Secrecy Act in conjunction with the USA PATRIOT Act, Anti-Money Laundering and Customer Information Program, Right to Financial Privacy Act, and Community Reinvestment Act.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; and a minimum of three years Customer Service Associate experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Basic skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation, mainframe computer system, word processing, typing and spreadsheet software programs to meet the needs of the position.
• Basic math skills; ability to calculate interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; compute rate, ratio and percent, including the drafting and interpretation of bar graphs.
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others, train personnel, write reports, correspondence and procedures, and speak clearly to customers and employees.
• Thorough understanding of management procedures; ability to plan department or Company activities (setting objectives, developing strategies, budgeting, and developing policies and procedures); initiative to organize various functions necessary to accomplish department or Company activities; effectively staff (selecting, training and developing employees); directing employees towards the desired objectives (delegating, motivating, resolving problems); controlling the function (developing performance standards, measuring results, taking corrective action and rewarding employees as appropriate).
• Ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.
• Ability to work with no supervision while performing duties.

Responsibilities

• Receives checks and cash for deposit, verifies amount, and examines checks for endorsements.
• Cashes checks and pays out money after verification of signatures and customer balances.
• Enters customers' transactions into computer to record transactions, and issues computer generated receipts.
• Places hold on accounts for uncollected funds.
• May be responsible for ordering daily supply of cash and counting incoming cash.
• Balances currency, coin, and checks in cash drawer at end of shift.
• Attempts to resolve issues and problems with customer's accounts.
• Removes deposits from, and counts and balances cash in, automated teller machines and night depository.
• Performs specialized tasks such as preparing cashier's checks, personal money orders, and order bank cards and checks for customers.
• Accepts loan payments.
• Explains and promotes bank products and services to customers.
• Record all transactions promptly, accurately and in compliance with bank procedures.
• Promotes and cross-sells other establishment products and services as appropriate to customer requirements.
• Generates new business to assist in meeting establishment profitability goals.
• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type; builds a diverse workforce and supports affirmative action.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports the company’s goals and values.
• Performs the position safely, without endangering the health or safety to themselves or others and will be expected to report potentially unsafe conditions. The employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to one’s own actions and conduct.
• Performs duties specific to the position and other functions as assigned.

Benefits

• paid sick time off
• vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance packages for employees and dependents
• various other voluntary benefit offers
• optional retirement accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED