Bilingual Personal Banker

First National Bank Texas; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

FNBT is seeking a customer service oriented individual to handle cash, deposits, and daily transactions in a high-volume branch environment. The role includes promoting bank products, maintaining accuracy, and serving a diverse customer base, including Spanish speakers.

The candidate should be able to work flexible hours, communicate effectively in both English and Spanish, and contribute to a team-focused sales environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail or customer service environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly in both Spanish and English.
• Proven ability to handle cash and balance transactions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service in a high-volume sales environment.
• Evaluate customer relationships and offer bank products and services.
• Process deposits and payouts accurately; record and balance daily operations.
• Sell and prepare money orders, cashier's checks, and wires.
• Cross-sell bank services to a diverse customer base, including Spanish speakers.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish/English

Cash handling

Retail experience

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

• Under direct supervision, provide exceptional customer service, involving receipt and payment of cash, while working in a high volume, sales environment.
• Evaluate customer relationships, new and existing account holders, to offer bank products and services
• Follow established policies in accordance with the bank and the supervisor s direction
• Accountable for the personal achievement of monthly new account production as assigned by upper management
• Participate in an active sales environment that may require in-store aisle prospecting
• Process deposits and pay out funds in accordance with bank procedures, to record all transactions accurately and balance each day's operations
• Receive cash and checks for deposit, verify amounts, and look for check endorsements
• Examine cash carefully to guard against acceptance of counterfeit checks and identification
• Enter transactions into computer and issue customer receipts
• Sell and prepare money orders, cashier's checks, bank-to-bank wires, and certificates of deposit
• Process western union wires and cash advances
• Cross-sell bank services and products
• Provide bank services to a diverse customer base, including a large Spanish speaking population
• Perform other tasks requested by supervisors as they relate to the bank and its functions
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality

• Approval limits will be based upon established authority levels

Environmental and Physical Requirements:

• Required to stand or walk for extended periods of time dependent upon branch location
• Ability to work in a high volume, stressful and noisy environment
• Schedules are prepared based on business need and subject to change at any time
• Operate a computer and other office machinery
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

FNBT is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma, high school equivalency or currently attending high school
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both Spanish and English
• Six months of work experience in a retail or customer service environment preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must successfully pass background investigation according to company policy
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and work effectively in a team environment