Relationship Banker

Bank of America•Santa Cruz, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us! This position is open for the entire market and the specific Financial Center location will be based on business needs. If you are offered a position, you will train at one financial center, and then potentially move to another location that is within a reasonable commuting distance of your home to the extent permitted by applicable law. This job is responsible for engaging clients in the lobby to educate and assist with conducting transactions through self-service resources, such as mobile banking, online banking, or ATM. Key responsibilities include accurately and efficiently processing cash transactions for clients as needed. Job expectations include having deep conversations with clients to gain in-depth knowledge of the financial and life priorities and connecting clients to solutions that meet the financial goals.

Requirements

Is an enthusiastic, highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and intense focus on results, acting in the best interest of the client
Collaborates effectively to get things done, building and nurturing strong relationships
Displays passion, commitment and drive to deliver an experience that improves our clients' financial lives
Is confident in identifying solutions for new and existing clients based on their needs
Communicates effectively and confidently and is comfortable engaging all clients
Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms
Is confident in educating clients on how to conduct simple banking transactions through self-service technologies (for example, ATM, online banking, mobile banking)
Applies strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to meet clients' needs
Will follow established processes and guidelines in daily activities to do what is right for clients and the bank, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations
Efficiently manages time and capacity
Focuses on results while acting in the best interest of the client
Must be able to work weekends and/or extended hours, which may include being scheduled at any financial center location within a reasonable distance

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services and knowledge of financial services industry, products and solutions
One year of demonstrated successful sales experience in a salary plus incentive environment with individual sales goals
Six months of cash handling experience
Bachelor's Degree or business-relevant Associate’s Degree such as business management, business administration or finance

Responsibilities

Executes the bank's risk culture and strives for operational excellence
Builds relationships with clients to meet financial needs
Follows established processes and guidelines in daily activities to do what is right for clients and the bank, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations
Grows business knowledge and network by partnering with experts in small business, lending, and investments
Manages financial center traffic, appointments, and outbound calls effectively
Drives the client experience
Manages cash responsibilities