Head Teller

OceanFirst Financial Corp. • Brick, NJ

70d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides extraordinary customer care to internal and external customers. Oversees the daily operation of the teller area. In the absence of both the Branch Manager and/or Branch Supervisor, directs other branch personnel.

Requirements

• Excellent sales, service, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to focus on customer needs promptly in a courteous and professional manner.
• Working knowledge of bank products and services, or ability to be trained and quickly learn the products and services.
• Strong basic math ability.
• Must be detail oriented and highly accurate with the ability to multi-task.
• Computer literacy, basic data entry skills, general knowledge of standard office equipment (e.g. adding machines, calculators, PC) and ATM/ITM's required.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules in accordance with the needs of the branch.
• High School Diploma, or the equivalent required.
• Three years of prior teller experience and one year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational supervision and scheduling of teller staff. Ensure adequate lobby and drive-up coverage.
• Provides ongoing product training; assists with enhancing teller cross-selling and follow-up techniques.
• Meet and exceed sales and referral goals annually.
• Knowledgeable in all relevant policies and procedures, especially BSA and those regarding cash handling.
• Manages the sales effort of the tellers.
• Identifies and refers potential investment clients to the appropriate source.
• Ensures adequacy of branch cash and orders accordingly.
• Maintains control and balancing of personal cash drawer.
• Reconciles branch ATM daily.
• Performs monthly cash counts on each teller, branch cash vault.
• Monitors branch video surveillance equipment. Oversees Branch Personal Teller Machine proof and control, if applicable.
• Researches and processes credit and debit advises received from correspondent Bank.
• Maintains appropriate control and levels of the Branch Money Order and Teller Check inventory.
• Services as Branch Supervisor if designated by management.
• Participates in outbound calling efforts and is proficient in the migration of customers to the Bank's digital channels.
• Partners with Branch Manager and/or Branch Supervisor to complete end of day tasks and responsibilities.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the banking industry, as well as employment and labor laws, agency guidelines and organization policies.
• Manages the compliance requirements for the Retail Branch to ensure files are maintained in accordance with regulations.
• Ensures that all staff members meet compliance and disclosure requirements and are cross trained in all.

Benefits

• professional growth opportunities
• employee perks & discount programs
• tuition assistance program
• incentive compensation program
• company holidays and paid time off
• use of the on-site fitness facilities at Red Bank and Toms River headquarter offices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees