Retail Banking Specialist

Beal Bank • Wilmette, IL

148d • $42,000 - $53,000

About The Position

Come join Beal Bank's thriving retail banking team and bring your passion for great customer service! Our Retail Banking Specialists are part of a small, vital, hands-on team who provide exceptional frontline service and support to Beal Bank's current and prospective customers. In this essential role, you will ensure all bank policies, procedures and regulatory compliance are adhered to on a daily basis through effective communications, strong product knowledge and a friendly, responsive approach. Rather than focus on sales goals, Beal Bank is known for our competitive rates, secure growth and great service. This position is based at the Beal Bank Wilmette location with working hours from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a teller or new account representative preferred
• Minimum 2-4 years customer service experience
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Proficiency with 10 key touch, Microsoft Office and knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn banking software applications
• Demonstrated good attendance and punctuality
• Strong attention to detail with high concern for data accuracy
• Customer service orientation with effective problem-solving and ability to maintain composure and a positive attitude when interacting with customers and team members
• Outstanding listening and interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn banking products, services, policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated

Nice To Haves

• Overnight and out of town travel is possible on occasion

Responsibilities

• Process a variety of customer transactions accurately and efficiently in accordance with bank policies, procedures and regulations, including the opening, servicing and closing of all account products (CDs, Money Market, Statement Savings and Retirement Accounts)
• Required participation in Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) activities by volunteering during business hours with qualifying organizations, ensuring all mandatory monthly metrics for the branch are met
• Conduct teller transactions such as cashing checks, processing deposits and withdrawals, issuing Monetary Instruments, placing stop payments, etc.
• Enhance the overall customer satisfaction and the professional reputation of the Bank by warmly greeting, engaging and developing good professional relationships with customers
• Perform opening, closing and other branch duties
• Balance cash drawer and assist with cash vault balancing
• Open and process incoming mail
• Complete logs, reports and control checks while maintaining a neat and organized work area
• Answer incoming phone calls, address customer questions and concerns and escalate any problems or disputes to appropriate internal resources for resolution
• Image documents and performing quality control checks
• Practice branch security procedures and protect customer confidentiality and privacy

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401K with company match
• 10 paid holidays
• Accrue up to 17 vacation/sick days per year in your first year on a pro rata basis
• Applicant may be eligible for annual discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED