Community-Focused Banker: Build Relationships & Impact

Midwest BankCentre; Arnold (MO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Midwest BankCentre is seeking a customer-focused professional to support branch customers and drive relationship-building. You will assist with account openings, maintenance, and loan applications while promoting digital banking solutions to customers.

The role emphasizes excellent service, cross-selling opportunities, and adherence to banking regulations within a community-focused environment. Some evenings/weekends may be required; relocation if needed could occur based on need.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum two years of bank customer contact or retail sales experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Technologically savvy with ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Promote products and services based on customer needs.
• Understand customer financial goals and provide consultative advice.
• Assist with account opening and maintenance including loan applications.
• Support digital banking usage and provide guidance on online/mobile banking.
• Process teller transactions and balance cash drawers.
• Handle inbound/outbound calls and build relationships.
• Refer customers to banking partners when appropriate.
• Support branch goals through sales and service activities.
• Adhere to federal banking regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Sales experience

Digital banking

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Digital banking platforms

Online/mobile banking

Job description

Midwest BankCentre is proud to be recognized as one of St. Louis’ Top Workplaces for the last four years!

Are you ready to lead with purpose and make a real impact on our community? Join Our Team and Make a Difference at Midwest BankCentre!

Why Midwest BankCentre? Our company culture is all about engagement and collaboration with our teams. We value diversity, inclusion, and innovation. When you join Midwest BankCentre, you're not just joining a company; you're joining a community of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact.

We are committed to making meaningful, long-term investments in communities that lift everyone up so we can all RISE TOGETHER. Our commitment to shared prosperity, our investment in Community and Economic Development and our dedication to diversity and inclusion are reflected is the ways Midwest BankCentre lives its purpose.

While this position will initially report to one of the specified branches, it may require relocation depending on evolving organizational needs.

Objectives of this Role

• Engage with customers and establish rapport that encourages further engagement
• Assist team in achieving branch goals
• Provide excellent customer service
• Remain flexible to accommodate branch staffing needs
• Work independently and manage their time
• Follow policies and procedures, maintain accuracy
• Follow through on daily, weekly and monthly tasks
• Contribute to branch meetings and culture

Essential Functions

• Promote products and services based on customer's needs: Understand each customer’s financial goals and provide consultative advice to help them achieve their goals; go beyond basic transactional interactions to derive complete solutions tailored to each customer’s unique situation. Banker will be responsible for assisting with account opening and account maintenance including completion of consumer loan applications and closings.
• Understanding of digital systems and its functionality: Support and promote digital banking with knowledge of all online and app-based banking solutions, online/mobile banking setup, login, and password resets while offering advice in using various digital solutions like bill pay, mobile deposit, alerts, online transfers, payments, etc.
• Teller transaction processing: Assist customers with processing transactions, such as deposits, withdrawals, or payments, resolving complaints or account discrepancies and answering questions. Maintain and balance cash drawers and reconcile discrepancies. Teller will be responsible for assisting with account maintenance including completion of credit card applications.
• In-bound and out-bound call handling: Be proactive, using contact management methodology to build relationships over time, identifying opportunities for expanding customer relationships, making next-best product recommendations, and solving issues or problems before they arise.
• Referrals to business partners: Connect customers to experienced banking partners when appropriate to ensure that customers can accomplish all their financial needs within Midwest BankCentre.
• Assist team in achieving branch goals: Meet quarterly banker minimum standards, participate in sales, service and product training meetings and MBC@Work presentations.
• Understanding of federal banking regulations: Through specific on-going training, you will gain knowledge of and adhere to BSA, USA Patriot Act, AML, and Notary Public. The employee must maintain awareness of and adherence to Bank’s compliance requirements and risk management concepts, expectations, policies, and procedures and apply them to daily tasks.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are as required and may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• Customer Centric Focus
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Act with Integrity
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Results Oriented/Execution
• Business Acumen

Skills and Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) is required; Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred
• A minimum of two years bank customer contact or retail sales experience preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and engage clients effectively.
• Technologically savvy with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and software.
• Problem-solving mindset and the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Flexibility to work some weekends and evenings, as per business needs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Working Conditions

Willing and able to travel to other locations/branches Willing and able to work required overtime.This position is hourly and full time. Generally, the position will require 40 hours per week. Evenings and weekends may be required as necessary.

Ready to Make Your Mark? If you're passionate about banking with a purpose and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you! This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with commercial credit experience who are eager to contribute to our community-focused mission.

Why Join Us:

• Community Focus:Be part of a community bank that values and actively supports the St. Louis area.
• Competitive Compensation:We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package.
• Professional Growth:Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Impactful Work: Play a key role in shaping the credit strategy and success of our organization.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and dynamic environment that values teamwork and innovation.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every listed qualification. Midwest BankCentre is recognized nationally for its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices and embraces these practices as a competitive advantage.

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the right candidate for this or other Midwest BankCentre roles!

AAP/EEO Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position and Midwest BankCentre. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.