TELLER I INTERN - College

Southside Bank•Euless, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The summer internship program will provide a three-week training course on teller services including processing transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, cashing checks, and completing change orders with accuracy. The intern will utilize the knowledge and skills gained from training to assist customers with banking needs. They will use judgment to assure the validity of transactions processed, referring questionable items to an Assistant Branch Manager or above. Maintain a professional appearance in both dress and behavior.

Requirements

High School Graduate or the equivalent required.
Actively enrolled and pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree at the time of internship.
Proficient in typing, 10-key calculator and data entry.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Completion and comprehension of the following Southside Bank instructor-led classes:
New Employee Orientation
Teller Training

Responsibilities

Performs Southside Bank’s customer service standards with each customer interaction.
Consistently performs with accuracy and efficiency to build customer confidence and trust.
Meets or exceeds all operational goals determined by retail management to include balancing, and attendance and others as applicable.
Completes customer thank you calls and follow up of problem resolution as directed by management.
Knows the products and services offered by the Bank with the ability to recall and explain key benefits to the customer.
Recognizes each customer’s transaction as a cross-sell opportunity. Identifies and responds to the needs of new and potential customers by listening and clarifying their needs. Directs customers as needed to other Southside departments.
Maintains the security and confidentiality of pertinent information and records.
Accurately communicates account information to customers
Understands and agrees to abide by the policies and procedures established at Southside Bank.
Follows established policies and procedures to avoid fraudulent activity (verify identification, review account history and recourse, etc.).
Follows compliance procedures and verifies accuracy of reporting applicable transactions such as CTRs, SARs, monetary logs, and Reg CC holds.
Maintains cash drawer limits and is responsible for meeting the balancing standards of the cash drawer daily, working in accordance with the Teller Over/Short Policies. Ensures that all cash outages are reported to management.
Accepts and verifies customer deposits.
Cashes checks and processes less cash transactions within authorized limits; obtains supervisor’s approval to process transactions which exceed authorized limits.
Performs special services as requested by customers, such as selling official checks, processing cash advances and loan payments, completion of stop payments and cardholder claim statements and redeems savings bonds with accuracy.
Complies with audit policies and procedures as they pertain to this position.
Performs duties in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and related anti-money laundering laws, and in accordance with the Bank’s Information Security Program.
Must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Maintains a positive and caring atmosphere for customers and employees consistent with the Southside Bank’s mission and philosophy.
Contributes to a positive team environment with peers in and out of the branch
Continues professional development through training, seminars, membership in professional associations, as applicable.
Assists with opening and closing duties.
Performs additional duties as assigned or directed.
Participates in special projects as assigned.
Provides enthusiastic, professional, and courteous service to Southside Bank customers and employees.