Bilingual Teller (Spanish & English) - Bridgeport, CT

M&T Bank; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank in Bridgeport, CT seeks a friendly branch associate focused on delivering exceptional customer service. You will balance transactions, greet customers, educate on digital channels and guide them to the right banking partner for their needs.

This role emphasizes communication, organization and reliability, with AML/KYC compliance and risk controls integrated into daily activities. A willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced branch environment is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least 6 months customer service experience
• Fluent in English; second language proficiency may be required
• Proven verbal communication skills
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to demonstrated exceptional customer service
• Well-organized
• Proven time management skills
• Proven prioritization skills
• Proficient with internet user-level technology

Responsibilities

• Provide differentiated customer service by understanding needs and delivering solutions.
• Educate customers through shoulder-to-shoulder digital demonstrations; identify self-service opportunities.
• Engage in lobby management, greeting customers and addressing needs.
• Balance and process customer transactions accurately following Bank Policy.
• Own escalated account services issues until resolution; log complaints.
• Transition sales opportunities to appropriate banking partner.
• Handle branch operations such as cash orders, vault, ATMs and wires.
• Process customer/account maintenance accurately.
• Complete AML/BSA/KYC related activities.
• Adhere to compliance and risk controls; support the brand.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Prioritization

Internet skills

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bilingual based on branch needs

Job description

Overview:

Specializes in our branch customer experience through digital engagement, lobby management, transactional processing and retail servicing interactions. Processes a variety of financial transactions in an accurate and efficient manner.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the established customer service standards and provide a differentiated experience by understanding customer needs and delivering solutions in moments that matter most to them.
• Educate our customers through shoulder-to-shoulder digital demonstrations; identify self-service opportunities that meet the customer's identified needs.
• Actively engage in lobby management, meeting and greeting customers and proactively inquiring and taking ownership to address the customer's immediate need.
• Accurately balance and process customer transactions efficiently following Bank Policy.
• Take ownership of escalated account services issues until resolution; complete and accurately log all customer complaints in the appropriate system.
• Transition identified sales opportunity and provide introduction to appropriate banking partner.
• Complete branch-related operational activities as appropriate (e.g cash ordering, vault, ATM, and wire transfer activities).
• Process customer/account maintenance accurately.
• Complete Consumer AML (Anti-Money Laundering)/BSA (Bank Secrecy Act)/ KYC (Know Your Customer related activities.
• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities:

The position is responsible for providing exceptional service to branch customers and resolving routine customer problems in a timely manner. It is important for the jobholder to exemplify empathy, customer centricity, flexibility and adaptability, digital fluency, entrepreneurial spirit and critical thinking in support of the Company's culture and brand. The position is responsible for interacting with appropriate areas within the Bank to ensure branch-related operational issues are resolved efficiently and accurately. It is important for the position to stay current on operational changes and demonstrate good risk management decisions to assist the branch in managing preventable losses and reducing fraudulent activity.

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:

Not Applicable

Education and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and minimum of 6 months customer service experience, including data entry and/or cash handling experience
• Ability to fluently communicate both verbally and in writing with bank customers in both English and the specified second language. Proficiency to be determined via an assessment.
• Proven verbal communication skills
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to demonstrated exceptional customer service
• Well-organized
• Proven time management skills
• Proven prioritization skills
• Proficient with internet user-level technology

Education and Experience Preferred:

Bilingual based on branch needs

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Prolonged use of hands and fingers
• Ability to lift light to heavy objects weighing 5lbs - 30 lbs.
• Ability to read fine print
• Ability to interact with customers in an open face to face work environment

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $31.98 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America