Banking Relationship Spc 1

Farmers-and-Merchants-Bank-of-Long-Beac; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 3,306,000 - 5,166,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach in Lakewood, CA is hiring a Banking Relationship Specialist. You will be the first customer contact, deliver a white-glove experience, and use the sales road map to identify needs, promote products, and cross‑sell services at the branch.

You will open and maintain accounts, resolve questions, and collaborate with other departments. The role requires excellent communication, problem solving, attention to detail, and weekend availability; travel to nearby

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years teller experience and 4+ years New Accounts/Sales preferred.
• Strong customer service and sales skills.
• Willingness to travel to multiple locations; Saturday hours required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients and prospects about financial goals and needs; promote F&M products and services.
• Actively cross-sell bank products and refer clients to other departments.
• Address and resolve customer questions in person or by phone regarding account activity.
• Open new personal and business accounts and maintain them per policy.
• Explain procedures, prioritize work, and handle interruptions with problem-solving.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Cross-Selling

Attention to Detail

Active Listening

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Teller Cash Recyclers

Currency Machines

Desk Top Computers

Office Equipment

Job description

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Banking Relationship Spc 1

Full Time 5 Admin Support Lakewood, CA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2592

Salary Range: $24.50 To $37.50 Hourly

Job SummaryThe Banking Relationship Specialist is our first customer contact and one of the key people to set the tone of service and sales at the branch level. They will maintain a professional image and follow standard operational, services and sales processes, including using the sales road map to make appropriate needs analysis, provide recommendations and solutions for those needs, cross sell the appropriate bank products and services, and delivering a white glove customer experience that exceeds expectations.Essential Duties:

• Consult with clients and prospects about their financial goals and needs, and identify and promote F&M products and services to best meet those needs.
• Actively cross-sell bank products by leveraging sales opportunities in assigned branch and by referring clients to other F&M departments for additional needs.
• Address and resolve customer concerns and questions both in person and via telephone pertaining to account activity and perform customer research.
• Review customers? accounts and answer customers? questions both in person and via telephone pertaining to account activity and perform customer research.
• Open new personal and business accounts and/or perform maintenance in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Explain bank procedures and requirements, prioritize work to maximize customer service, ability to deal with frequent interruptions and utilize strong problem solving skills.
• Support new marketing campaigns and product launches.
• Quote rates, terms and fees on bank products and services.
• Collect and review all account documentation and assume responsibility for its proper completion.
• Identify transactions with potential fraud or suspected Elder Abuse and notify Branch Management.
• Take personal responsibility for developing and maintaining knowledge required to fulfill job functions.
• Perform outbound client contact to establish and build relationships.

Banking Relationship Specialist Levels & ClassificationsThe Banking Relationship Specialist position has multiple levels, and each level is defined in the Banking Relationship Specialist Classifications document. The Banking Relationship Specialist Classifications document will include additional essential duties and required knowledge and skills for each level.

Non-Essential Duties:File Maintenance

Required Knowledge:Regulation CCRegulation DDRegulation E (EFT) OverviewRegulation BB (CRA) OverviewRegulation B (ECOA) OverviewRegulation C (HMDA) OverviewRegulation X (RESPA) OverviewRegulation Z (Truth in Lending) Overview Bank Secrecy ActFDIC InsurancePrivacy LawsTeller Operations and ProcedureComplaint Documentation PolicyComplies with all State and Federal Banking regulatory requirements, including but not limited to: BSA, Anti-Money Laundering OFAC, CIP, Financial Elder Abuse Reporting, Sexual Harassment, Information Security and privacy requirements. This position will elevate suspicious activity to supervisory staff and/or BSA department. Completes compliance and other technical training workshops as assigned.Basic Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Clear understanding of the English Language (Spoken & Written)Basic Mathematics SkillsCustomer Service SkillsBusiness Development SkillsBasic Sales SkillsCritical Thinking, Judgment & Problem Solving SkillsAbility to actively listen & learn.Ability to use oral communication techniques to sell products or servicesAbility to respectfully communicate with Supervisors and Co-workersAbility to effectively deal with unpleasant, angry or discourteous people

Equipment Operated:Desk Top ComputersCurrency MachinesScannersTeller Cash RecyclersStandard Office Equipment (copiers, fax machines)

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:Requires repetitive movement.Requires sitting for prolong periods of time.Requires lifting 25lbRequires using hands to handle, control or feel objectOffice setting w/controlled temperature

Education and Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent requiredPreferred candidate should possess 1-2 years of teller experience and 4+ years of New Accounts/Sales ExperienceAdditional Requirements:Professional business attireAbility to travel to various bank locations as neededSaturday hours are required to meet business needs regardless of primary location business hours

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will also perform other duties as assigned by management as required.Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

July 15, 2021