Relationship Banker - Chesterfield

First Bank•Creve Coeur, MO

12d•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Relationship Banker supports a traditional branch environment, with approximately 75% of the role focused on processing teller transactions, handling cash, and supporting daily branch operations. The remaining 25% focuses on building client relationships, identifying financial needs, recommending appropriate banking solutions, and contributing to individual and branch sales goals. The banker serves clients at the teller line by accurately processing deposits, withdrawals, payments, check cashing, transfers, and other routine banking transactions. During these interactions, the banker recognizes opportunities to deepen relationships, educates clients about products and digital tools, and makes appropriate referrals to branch teammates and internal business partners. The position is suited to candidates with experience in banking, credit unions, cash handling, customer service, or other customer-facing roles. Successful candidates provide accurate, efficient service in a fast-paced environment, handle cash responsibly, balance transactions, follow operational controls, and identify opportunities to cross-sell or refer clients for additional financial solutions. The position has defined individual sales goals and contributes to branch sales and service results. Employment is contingent on meeting background and credit check requirements. The position is subject to the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 and related regulations, including registration with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS) after hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 6 to 12 months of customer service, cash-handling, retail, sales, retail banking, financial services, or related customer-facing experience.
Ability to process transactions accurately, handle cash responsibly, balance a cash drawer, and follow established controls and procedures.
Demonstrated customer service skills, including professional verbal and written communication.
Ability to build relationships, identify client needs, cross-sell appropriate products and services, generate referrals, and work toward established sales goals.
Ability to work accurately with client information, account documentation, and banking systems in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include Saturdays.
Ability to obtain and maintain NMLS registration after hire.
Must meet background and credit check requirements.
Must comply with the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 and related regulations.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Bank Teller, Universal Banker, Relationship Banker, Personal Banker, Member Service Representative, or in a similar retail banking or credit union role.
Previous experience handling and balancing cash in a customer-facing environment.
Experience with deposit accounts, teller systems, consumer banking products, digital banking services, or referral-based sales.
Working knowledge of retail banking products, operational controls, lending products, and digital banking solutions.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Process deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, check cashing, transfers, cashier’s checks, money orders, and other routine teller transactions accurately and efficiently.
Receive, count, verify, and safeguard cash and negotiable instruments in accordance with procedures and assigned limits.
Balance the teller drawer daily, research and resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate transaction records.
Provide prompt, professional service while verifying client identity, account ownership, endorsements, funds availability, and transaction authorization.
Assist clients with account questions, routine service requests, debit card needs, online and mobile banking, and other branch services.
Follow cash-control, dual-control, security, fraud-prevention, privacy, and loss-prevention procedures.
Maintain an organized teller station and support opening, closing, vault, night-drop, and other daily branch procedures as assigned.
Recognize unusual or potentially fraudulent activity and promptly escalate concerns in accordance with bank procedures.
Build client relationships through attentive service, needs-based conversations, and consistent follow-up.
Identify opportunities to cross-sell appropriate consumer banking products and services during teller and service interactions.
Recommend deposit accounts, debit and credit cards, digital banking services, certificates of deposit, consumer loans, home equity products, and other solutions based on client needs.
Open and maintain consumer deposit accounts in accordance with bank procedures and applicable requirements.
Generate qualified referrals to mortgage, consumer lending, business banking, investments, insurance, and other internal partners.
Meet established individual sales goals and contribute to branch sales, referral, service, and client-retention goals.
Participate in branch sales campaigns, outbound calling, lead follow-up, and other client outreach activities as assigned.
Maintain current knowledge of retail banking products, services, promotions, and digital tools.
Resolve routine client concerns and escalate complex matters appropriately.
Support lobby management, client traffic flow, and branch coverage as business needs require.
Work collaboratively with branch teammates to meet client needs and achieve branch objectives.
Complete required training and remain current on products, systems, procedures, and regulatory expectations.
Follow bank policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and risk-management expectations.
Complete account openings, transaction documentation, referrals, and service records accurately and in accordance with bank standards.
Protect client information and maintain confidentiality.
Apply required procedures related to client identification, fraud prevention, suspicious activity, funds availability, and transaction monitoring.
Promptly report operational, security, compliance, or client concerns through appropriate channels.
Perform other duties as assigned.