Sr. Universal Banker

Mechanics Bank•Newman, CA

6d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Mechanics Bank is currently searching for a Sr. Universal Banker to join their team. This role is on-site and values connection, partnership, long-term relationships, and working together in person. The Sr. Universal Banker will perform a full range of new account transactions, identify and close sales and service opportunities for retail banking customers, and handle senior-level transactions including complex account openings, maintenance, customer problem resolution, and business lending package reviews. The role also supports teller line transactions, cash handling, and operational duties such as approving transactions and providing dual control support. A strong knowledge of banking products, services, regulations, and internal policies is essential. The position contributes significantly to branch sales performance and delivers excellent customer service.

Requirements

High School Degree or GED required.
Minimum of 2 years bank operations and sales experience required.
Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as a team member.
Ability to make decisions and review and approve other employee decisions.
Excellent time management skills, organizational ability, and attention to detail.
Extensive knowledge of Bank deposit products and services.
Thorough knowledge of Bank's standard loan products.
Knowledge of small business and consumer credit principles and practices.
Extensive knowledge of alternative Bank services and products and vendor provided products.
Ability to persuade, including the value and benefits of using the Bank's services and products.
Knowledge of applicable Federal and State banking regulations.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Notary License preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive deposit services to individuals, fiduciary, and small businesses in a Retail branch.
Opens and closes customer accounts including checking, savings, money markets, certificates of deposit, and IRAs.
Assists customers with account reconcilement, copies of statements and checks, orders checks, account closures, address changes, stop payments, debit card maintenance, wire transfers, and safe deposit box entrances.
Assists customers with account maintenance, online banking, mobile banking, and other complex account issues.
Resolves concerns presented by customers.
Performs routine teller transactions and works directly with customers.
Accepts, verifies, and processes basic to more complex customer transactions according to established procedures and security guidelines. Transactions include deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, payments, transfers, and transactions received through the mail or the night drop.
Works quickly to service customers waiting in line while maintaining close attention to detail and complying with all policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines.
Receives and processes consumer and small business loan applications.
Assists at other branches as needed.
Effectively interviews and profiles new and existing customers to recommend appropriate banking products and services.
Promotes the full range of deposit treasury management, and lending products and services that best meets the customer’s needs.
Establishes and maintains relationships with current and potential customers in anticipation of increasing deposits and fee income from the sale of bank products.
Provides exemplary customer service both in person and over the phone.
Represents the Bank to the customer both in conduct and attire in a courteous and professional manner.
Responds to inquiries accurately, promptly, and efficiently.
Performs follow-up calls to new and existing customers to ensure customer satisfaction, answers any questions.
Handles complex or unusual customer correspondence relating to services or new accounts.
Responsible for maintaining and balancing a cash supply for transactions performed.
Adheres to all cash handling policies and procedures and balances cash at the end of each shift.
Reviews customer transactions for red flags and fraudulent items.
Maintains an awareness of criminal scams used against banking customers.
Reviews account completely prior to performing overrides.
Ensures all new account documentation is obtained, reviewed, and stored per bank policy.
Effectively performs responsibilities for processing and balancing ATM, daily branch balancing, and cash orders.
Assists in the opening and closing of the branch, following established security procedures.
Gathers data and processes various reports and forms (e.g., Currency Transaction Reports, Reg CC, holds, overdraft, etc.) to ensure compliance with Bank policies and procedures, Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering and regulatory compliance programs.
Completes required compliance training by assigned due dates.
Maintains compliance with established internal operational standards and Federal and State regulations to protect the interest of the Bank and customers; reviews the work of others for compliance.
Participate in monthly branch audit functions or daily review of operational reports.
Provides notary service to customers.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members
Employer paid Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability benefits
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter/Parking Benefit
401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company contribution
529 Education Savings plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Assistance Program
Supplemental Health plans, Voluntary Legal and Identity Theft Services
11 paid holidays, paid Sick days (accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked), up to 25 paid vacation days, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time throughout the calendar year
Free personal checking and savings account
Discounted rates on primary residence loan with $0 origination fees (restrictions apply)