Bilingual French Teller

United Nations Federal Credit Union; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

United Nations Federal Credit Union is seeking a teller/branch operations specialist in New York City. The role emphasizes accurate transaction processing, cash handling, and exceptional member service while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulations.

The position is onsite in NYC with a salary range described below. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, 1–2 years of teller experience, and be fluent in French.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years teller/branch operations experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality member/customer service.
• Working knowledge of branch procedures; cash handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to members and colleagues across all touchpoints.
• Process deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and other transactions accurately.
• Handle foreign currency transactions and maintain confidentiality.
• Replenish ATMs and coin machines as needed.
• Ensure cash vault security and complete end-of-day reconciliations.
• Adhere to Bank Secrecy Act and AML/OFAC compliance requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

French

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why join this team

Under general supervision, apply service principles to all interactions, process all member transactions while maintaining confidentiality, handle foreign currency transactions, and ensure the safekeeping of cash, foreign currencies and checks in compliance with regulations. Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and UNFCU’s Code of Ethics & Business Conduct.

This position is onsite.

NYC Salary Range: $44,720 - $46,000 annually; compensation is commensurate to geographic location.

What you'll do

• Regardless of seniority or role, uphold UNFCU’s mission, core values, and guiding principles by providing an exceptional service experience to colleagues and members alike through consistent demonstration of our service excellence behaviors.
• Utilize the service excellence model to provide a memorable member experience at each touch point.
• Ensure accurate processing of transactions including but not limited to deposits, withdrawals, transfers, share drafts, money orders, cashing of checks, loan payments and foreign currency transactions (buy and sell foreign currency), while maintaining confidentiality of members’ accounts and ensuring the security of all cash in accordance with credit union procedures.
• Replenish ATMs, TCRs and coin machines as needed.
• Reconcile and complete any needed back up work, at the end of the day; ensure safekeeping in the vault.
• Keep abreast of changing/new regulations, UNFCU products, procedures and technology.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Uphold UNFCU’s compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering policies and procedures, including:
  • Maintain awareness of and report suspicious activity
  • Complete all relevant BSA reports promptly and accurately (e.g. CTRs, SARs)
  • Complete annual BSA/AML/OFAC training

Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and UNFCU’s Code of Ethics & Business Conduct

What we're seeking

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 1-2 years of teller or branch operations experience, including cash handling
• Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality member or customer service
• Working knowledge of financial branch procedures and teller operations
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, with excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Bilingual in French required

Who we are

UNFCU is a global not-for-profit financial institution that serves the UN community. We are committed to providing peace of mind to our members and colleagues and strive to achieve service excellence in all that we do. The best part of UNFCU is the people. Those that choose to work with us often find personal fulfillment, professional growth and a purposeful culture.

UNFCU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. UNFCU prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by country, federal, state or local laws.