Customer Service Representatives / Financial Services

Sutherland • Louisville, KY

2d • $18 • Remote

About The Position

Delivering Digital Outcomes. Driving Real Impact. Sutherland is the preferred digital transformation partner for iconic brands worldwide, unlocking new value for their business, people, and customers. The Customer Service Associate is an entry-level position responsible for providing professional, efficient, and empathetic support to banking customers via telephone, email, and chat in a work-from-home environment. The associate handles a high volume of inbound inquiries related to banking products and services, including account management, transactions, billing, payments, and card-related concerns. Working under close supervision, the associate follows standard scripts and procedures to resolve routine customer issues, accurately documents all interactions, and escalates complex matters to senior associates or specialized departments. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate multiple banking systems simultaneously while maintaining compliance with client policies, data protection standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 6 months of customer service or call center experience
• Strong English communication skills
• Typing speed of 30+ WPM with high accuracy
• Ability to navigate multiple systems simultaneously
• Flexibility to work assigned or rotational shifts

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year in financial services or banking (preferred)
• Strong customer focus with a passion for helping others
• Clear and professional communication (verbal & written)
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to find the right solution quickly
• Empathy and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Comfortable navigating multiple systems and tools
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Good time management and ability to multitask
• Team player with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for inbound customer inquiries via phone, email, or chat, delivering courteous and timely assistance on banking products, account services, and transaction-related issues.
• Process a high volume of consumer inquiries related to client banking products and services, resolving a targeted percentage of issues at first contact.
• Troubleshoot customer problems by identifying root causes and utilizing available tools, systems, and knowledge resources to determine appropriate resolutions.
• Accurately document all customer interactions, case details, and resolutions in the designated CRM/ticketing system in compliance with company and data protection standards.
• Update and verify customer information, ensuring accurate entry of contact details, account changes, and service requests.
• Escalate unresolved, complex, or technical issues to the appropriate Product Support department or senior associate within established timeframes.
• Follow up on escalated issues with coaching and mentoring support to learn appropriate solutions and expand overall product and process knowledge.
• Demonstrate ownership of customer issues from initial contact through resolution or escalation, ensuring a positive customer experience.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of client products, procedures, banking regulations, and policy updates through ongoing training and self-study.
• Meet or exceed established performance standards including quality scores, schedule adherence, average handle time (AHT), and customer satisfaction (CSAT) targets.
• Work flexible schedules as assigned, including rotational shifts, to ensure adequate coverage across service hours.

Benefits

• $18.00/hr - generous flexible vacation policy, and 401k
• Paid training, coaching, development and career planning
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits; EAP, health and wellness programs, and more
• Tremendous development & advancement opportunities – 80% of our frontline leaders have been promoted!
• Employee Discounts
• EAP & Health and Wellness programs including a personal trainer dedicated to Sutherland
• We will provide all equipment, and we ask you to provide reliable, hard-wired internet service and a quiet, distraction-free place to work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees