Bilingual Financial Counselor – Wealth Builder

Southern Bancorp; Lockesburg (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock ownership plan

Discounted home mortgage rate

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A community development financial institution in Lockesburg is seeking a Bilingual Financial Counselor I to provide comprehensive financial counseling. This role focuses on empowering clients to achieve financial goals while supporting underserved communities. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, relevant certifications, and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, alongside strong analytical and customer relations skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in credit or financial counseling.
• Must obtain HUD housing counselor certification within six months.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one financial counseling to customers.
• Analyze and assess financial conditions of consumer customers.
• Develop new clients and partners through community outreach.

Skills

Fluent in English and Spanish

Analytical ability

Customer relations skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

HUD housing counselor certification

Accredited Financial Counseling certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems

Job description

A community development financial institution in Lockesburg is seeking a Bilingual Financial Counselor I to provide comprehensive financial counseling. This role focuses on empowering clients to achieve financial goals while supporting underserved communities. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, relevant certifications, and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, alongside strong analytical and customer relations skills.