Bilingual Customer Care Relationship Banker

First United Bank; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

First United Bank is looking for a Bilingual Customer Care Relationship Banker to connect with customers over the phone. This role requires fluency in both English and Spanish, providing exceptional service and support while meeting established goals.

The ideal candidate will assist customers with financial needs, maintain knowledge of bank products, and enhance customer experiences. A High School Diploma and some retail or customer service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both English and Spanish (spoken and written).
• One year of retail or equivalent customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Connect with customers over the phone to understand and meet their financial needs.
• Assist with card services and customer-facing technologies.
• Retain existing customers and develop new customer relationships.

Skills

Superior customer service skills

Fluency in English and Spanish

Time management skills

Critical thinking

Active listening skills

Education

High School Diploma

Some college preferred

Job description

Position

Bilingual Customer Care Relationship Banker

Summary

The Bilingual (English/Spanish) Customer Care Relationship Banker will be responsible for connecting with customers over the phone to understand and meet their financial needs using First United Bank’s products and services. This individual must be fluent in both English and Spanish to effectively serve and communicate with our diverse customer base. The role includes customer service, sales, and relationship management while reaching or exceeding established goals. This banker will master First United Bank’s delivery process and product knowledge to develop strong customer relationships by performing the following essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Receives incoming calls from customers and employees — both English and Spanish-speaking — with a broad range of Customer Service inquiries and works to find effective solutions.
• Provides assistance with card services and customer‑facing technologies such as online banking, mobile banking, and telephone banking, ensuring bilingual support is consistently available.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of all First United Bank products, services, procedures, and policies, communicating information clearly and accurately in both English and Spanish.
• Follows all proper procedures accurately and efficiently for customer‑servicing activities performed.
• Serves as a single point of contact for customers in order to retain existing customers and develop new customer relationships across both language groups.
• Consistently meets and often exceeds performance goals, actively participates in sales campaigns, promotes new products and services, and educates customers and peers within the bank.
• Participates in meetings, bank functions, and customer appreciation/community events as requested or assigned by a supervisor.
• Consistently delivers excellent customer service by offering personalized, bilingual support over the phone to build rapport and generate customer loyalty.
• Identifies and matches customer product needs with First United Bank offerings by interviewing customers in their preferred language and referring them appropriately to ensure all needs are met.

Additional Duties

• Completes all required compliance exams annually.
• Adheres to all First United Bank policies and procedures.
• Dresses professionally and represents the bank positively in all interactions.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Employee Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma required; some college preferred. One year of retail or equivalent customer service experience preferred. Fluency in both English and Spanish (spoken and written) is required.

Technical & Functional Competencies

• Superior customer service and communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Basic mathematics to solve problems accurately.
• Demonstrated precision and attention to detail in daily work.
• Positive attitude and ability to establish and cultivate strong personal connections.
• Ability to effectively read, write, and verbally communicate with customers and co‑workers in both languages.
• Time management skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to switch between tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Professional demeanor and ethical behavior both inside and outside the workplace.
• Active listening skills, with a focus on identifying and meeting customer needs through conversation — in both English and Spanish.

Locations

All Locations: Durant-Corporate, Sherman‑Taylor Street

Contact

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email us at [e-mail] for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

First United is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To the extent required by Federal or State law, First United does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.