Client Service Specialist

Park State Bank; Hermantown (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Park State Bank is seeking a Client Service Specialist who will be a trusted advisor to customers, assisting with account management, financial guidance, and product inquiries. The role requires strong banking product knowledge and excellent communication to deliver outstanding service.

You will handle high-touch client service, account openings/updates, transactional processing, cross-selling, and adherence to regulations while maintaining confidentiality and building strong relationships

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; customer-facing experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on client service.
• Knowledge of retail banking products and regulatory compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional, personalized client service in person, by phone, or via email.
• Assist with account openings, updates, closures, and general inquiries.
• Offer basic financial guidance and budgeting tips to clients.
• Cross-sell bank products and services to meet client needs.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Banking products

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Retail software

POS terminals

Job description

Description

CORE VALUES:

Park State Bank’s Core values are GROWTH, TEAMWORK, RESPONSIVE, TRANSPARENT, And INNOVATIVE. We endeavor to live by these values in all that we do!

MISSION:

The mission of Park State Bank is to deliver exceptional client service, strategic banking solutions and a community-friendly experience.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Client Service Specialist is a customer-focused role, dedicated and vital to the success of Park State Bank. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, helping them with various banking needs, such as account management, financial guidance, and product inquiries. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of banking products, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering impactful and outstanding customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

1. High-Touch Client Service: Provide exceptional and personalized service to every client, ensuring their banking needs are met with care and attention. Anticipate and proactively address client needs by offering tailored solutions and recommendations. Be readily available to clients, whether in person, over the phone, or via email, to promptly assist with inquiries or concerns.
2. Client Consultation: Engage with clients to understand their financial needs and goals, providing personalized solutions and recommendations.
3. Client Focus: Demonstrate a genuine passion for providing exceptional customer service and a commitment to ensuring client satisfaction in every interaction.
4. Account Services: Assist clients with account openings, closures, updates, and general inquiries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with bank policies.
5. Product Knowledge: Maintain a deep understanding of the bank's products and services to educate customers and recommend appropriate solutions for each Client’s needs individually.
6. Transaction Processing: Handle client transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and fund transfers, accurately and efficiently.
7. Financial Guidance: Offer basic financial advice, such as budgeting tips and savings strategies, to help clients achieve their financial objectives.
8. Cross-selling: Identify opportunities to promote and cross-sell bank products and services to meet client’s needs.
9. Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all banking regulations, policies, and procedures in every client interaction.
10. Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, addressing inquiries and concerns with professionalism and care.
11. Adaptability and Flexibility: Adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.
12. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of client interactions, transactions, and account updates.
13. Quality Assurance: Uphold a high standard of service quality, contributing to the overall success of the bank's client service initiatives.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Other duties as may be assigned.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

• Balances efficiently and accurately
• Maintains confidentiality of client account information
• Follows established policies and procedures in responding to inquiries and requests
• Willingly participates in bank training
• In compliance with all regulations related to job duties
• Effectiveness of communications and development of good working relationships with co-workers and clients

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Will need to be able to handle stressful situations and function in a very fast-paced environment while remaining calm and precise. Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and enjoy working with the public. Will need to communicate in a clear, concise, and pleasant manner. Willingness to travel to other branches is essential.

May, on occasion, have to work longer hours than scheduled.

Must be able to meet deadlines, multi-task and adjust priorities as necessary. Must possess strong organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with all levels of management and the Bank’s vendors. Must be a self-starter who challenges existing processes and can identify and implement efficiencies and cost-saving solutions. Will have access to and knowledge of all employees’ accounts, customer information, and the bank’s finances, so the ability to keep information confidential is extremely important.

The employee will be working in an indoor office setting in a light work situation (exerting up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects). Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment. Employee frequently communicates with employees, customers and vendors. Will be required to travel to branches within region on a weekly basis, so must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be able to exchange accurate information both orally and written in English. Employee will be required to travel to branches located within the region.

Despite ongoing security training, there is always the possibility of a bank robbery.

GENERAL NOTICE:

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Role Qualifications:

• Education or certifications related to customer service or retail management is a plus. Previous experience in a customer service or retail banking role is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in using retail software systems, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, and other relevant technology platforms commonly used in retail environments.
• Knowledge of banking products, services, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Efficiently able to multi-task along with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Maintain utmost confidentiality of Clients information at all times.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills along with the ability to effectively communicate with others
• Client service focused
• Resourceful, well organized and ability to multitask in a face paced environment.
• Effective decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years working in a customer-facing capacity, specifically in banking (preferred), retail, or hospitality