Teller-Part Time

Northwest Bank•Williamsville, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Tellers are integral members of the retail network team, serving as primary customer contact points. They are responsible for delivering excellent customer service by welcoming customers, efficiently processing transactions, resolving issues, providing education on services, and identifying financial needs for referrals to appropriate lines of business. Northwest is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and recognizes employees through competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development, aiming to help families, businesses, and communities succeed by understanding unique experiences and perspectives. The company values its employees' talent and voice, offering opportunities to make a difference for the people they serve.

Requirements

Ability to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisions
Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written
Ability to actively listen to what others are saying to achieve understanding, sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information
Ability to establish courses of action for self to accomplish specific goals, develop and use tracking systems for monitoring own work progress, and effectively use resources such as time and information
Ability to make right decisions based on perceptive and analytical processes, practicing good judgment in gray areas
Knowledge of computers and the Teller System

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent
Customer service experience
Cash handling experience
Banking and/or retail experience

Responsibilities

Achieve financial wellness activity goals, such as identifying referral opportunities and contributing to the overall office's overall sales performance goals
Assist customers and visitors with questions, problem resolution, and other needs.
Proactively engage with customers to understand needs and inform them of product/service features and benefits.
Refer customers to appropriate team member for complex requests or products/services.
Actively engage with and greet customers and take ownership to resolve any customer issues or concerns
Balance teller drawer daily and participate/assist in office meetings/huddles, operations meetings, and dual control balancing of vault, ATM, and any other device, as needed
Deliver on our North(west) star experience and champion our customer’s financial wellness through delivery of exceptional customer experience – both in person, over the phone, and through email communications.
Exceptional delivery of our 5 Culture Promises
Complete educational training as assigned and self-educate using bank designed programs and applications
Have general knowledge of all office systems and software, perform maintenance and possess an in-depth knowledge of bank products, services, and digital offerings
Knowledge and adherence to all security and dual control processes
Responsible to participate in branch opening and closing tasks as needed
Protect the bank from unnecessary risk by following compliance, risk, and operational procedures
Work as a team with co-workers to complete daily tasks, demonstrating respect and professionalism, being prompt, and supporting management with special requests as needed
Work evening hours and weekends as scheduled, assigned, or necessary
Ensure compliance with Northwest’s policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
Work as part of a team
Work with on-site equipment