Member Service Associate

WEBSTER FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION • Webster, MA

97d

About The Position

Under the direction of branch management, the Member Service Associate is responsible for delivering exceptional member experience. The Member Service Associate will complete tasks including, but not limited to, sales and service activities, maintaining and balancing teller cash drawers, and processing transactions efficiently, professionally, and accurately. The Member Service Associate will uphold the credit union’s quality standards and provide exceptional member service by identifying member needs, promoting credit union products and services, and supporting efforts for proactive activities that develop new business. The Member Service Associate will make sound decisions on the teller line that uphold WFFCU values and service expectations, and will adhere to all established policies, procedures, and compliance regulations. This is a full-time, fully benefitted, hourly position of up to 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime offered.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, required; college degree or certification in a relevant field, preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a customer service role; bank/credit union experience is preferred.
• Ability to complete simple math transactions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written and oral instruction.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, required - bilingual candidates are a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Notary Public status, as requested.
• Excellent communication skills - ability to present information and respond to questions from members of management and credit union members professionally.
• Pleasant demeanor - ability to deliver exceptional member service externally and internally, and to work cooperatively with a diverse pool of colleagues and members.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, and exercise good judgment, knowing when to pull in a supervisor for assistance.
• Proficient in computer / software programs, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to appear for work, consistently, reliably, and dependably, as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day branch operating policies, procedures, opening and closing, balancing drawers, and assisting members.
• Work as a teller on the frontline, assisting members with various account-related requests and services, such as opening accounts, wire transfers, savings bonds, foreign currency, stop payments, checks, inquiries about deposit products and service charges, ATM/debit cards, ATM proving, applications, usage, and limits, account transactions and updates, third party check verifications, notary public services, maintaining a cash drawer.
• Project a positive and professional attitude and maintain a neat and orderly work area at all times; address and/or escalate any member complaints as appropriate efficiently and knowledgeably and in adherence with WFFCU Member Service Standards and Telephone Etiquette Standards.
• Answer member inquiries regarding interest rates, service charges, and account histories, and ask discovery questions to cross-sell credit union products and services while complying with disclosure requirements, regulations, and consumer privacy policies.
• Scan and verify branch checks through Check 21 system.
• Escort appropriate WFFCU personnel into the vault and maintain dual controls for safe access including opening, setting timers, and closing the safe deposit vault (where applicable).
• Research and resolve member issues, acting as the liaison between other WFFCU departments.
• Research member questions regarding electronic funds transfers and initiate 'Reg E' disputes when appropriate, including the completion of necessary documents and affidavits.
• Promote overall BSA compliance by adhering to all BSA and OFAC regulations specific to job function and by assisting the BSA Department as necessary with any departmental function-specific items.
• Actively promote the security and privacy of member and employee information through adherence to both information security and physical security policies, procedures, and governing regulations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time position with benefits
• Occasional overtime offered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees