Client Service Banker – Contact Center

First Horizon Bank; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with wellness incentives

HSA with company match

Maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentor program

401(k) with 6% match

Job summary

First Horizon Bank is seeking a service-focused call center specialist to handle inbound client calls, assist with banking needs, and educate customers on digital tools. You will document interactions, follow privacy and compliance guidelines, and collaborate with branches and operations to deliver consistent service.

This on-site role requires morning to afternoon shifts, including Saturdays, with a structured training program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of client-facing banking or call center experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to meet service, quality, and productivity goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for inbound client calls with routing, authentication, and triage.
• Resolve everyday banking needs with first-call resolution in mind.
• Educate clients on digital tools and self-service features.
• De-escalate concerns and own issues through to resolution.
• Document interactions and outcomes in CRM and related systems.
• Adhere to privacy, security, and regulatory requirements; maintain records.

Skills

Phone etiquette

Active listening

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multi-system navigation

Bilingual (nice-to-have)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Call handling tools

Job description

Location: On site at location listed in job posting.

At First Horizon Bank Operations, we are on a mission to deliver a seamless customer experience. We are passionate about doing things right and doing the right things. We collaborate with each other and with our internal business partners to delight our customers. We believe in creating an environment where everyone’s ideas are valued so that the team operates at its best. Our team members serve with humility and a deep commitment to their responsibility to be the best at serving their customers one opportunity at a time.

For Training class dates:

September 21, 2026

October 19, 2026

Start Date and Shifts: The recruiter will review the available start date and shifts with applicants during the process.

Please note: this is NOT a remote nor work from home position.

Position Overview:

What you’ll do: Phone-based client service

• Serve as a primary point of contact for inbound client phone calls, handle call routing, authentication, and issue triage.

• Resolve everyday banking needs (e.g., account inquiries, funds transfers, payments, debit/ATM card support, digital banking assistance) with first-call resolution as the goal.

• Educate clients on digital tools and self-service features to simplify their banking.

Issue resolution and follow-up

• De-escalate concerns with empathy and professionalism; own the issue through resolution.

• Document interactions and outcomes in our CRM and related systems in real time.

Risk, compliance, and quality

• Follow identity verification, privacy, and fraud-prevention procedures; escape suspicious activity per policy.

• Adhere to bank policies, procedures, and applicable regulations; maintain accurate records and high-quality work.

Teamwork and continuous improvement

• Partner with associates across branches, operations, and support teams to deliver consistent client experience.

• Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and feedback; contribute ideas to improve processes and client satisfaction.

Scheduling and coverage

• Work onsite with a flexible schedule that may include morning, afternoon, and evening shifts, plus Saturdays, based on client demand

Important note

• This is a service-focused role.

• No licenses or registrations are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Education - High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Experience - 1–3 years of client-facing experience in banking, financial services, or a call center environment preferred.

• Demonstrated success meeting service, quality, and productivity goals.

Skills

• Client-first mindset with excellent phone etiquette, active listening, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail; able to navigate multiple systems while maintaining accuracy.

• Comfortable working in a metric-driven environment with the ability to prioritize and adapt.

• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Technical proficiency

• Proficiency with call handling tools, CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office (or similar productivity tools); ability to learn new systems quickly.

Shifts:

• Shifts starting from 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM / Monday - Friday

• Saturday shifts are a requirement.

Training Schedule:

• 8 weeks duration

• Week 1-3: Monday - Friday / 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

• Week 4 -7: Work assigned scheduled shift

• Week 8: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

• Week 9: Work assigned scheduled shift

ABOUT US

First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available atwww.FirstHorizon.com (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.firsthorizon.com/__;!!Cz2fjcuE!hpq9hPnrucZCPIAVPojVESItIq-FPzhurNdCrQ3JE8Rkx3gMd70nIk6_kmPxl66_oJCEsXs0gNunPowMAMHCmBYPOtUxUGI$) .

Benefit Highlights

• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

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Job Identification: 935

Job Category: Banking

Job Schedule: Full time

Degree Level: High School Equivalent