Consumer Coach - Client Protection Claims Operations

Bank of America; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in Newark, NJ, is seeking an Employee Development Specialist to focus on coaching and mentoring frontline employees in claims operations. The role requires 2+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage customer calls. The ideal candidate will thrive in fast-paced environments and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive hourly pay within the range of $26.00 to $36.09, depending on experience.

Benefits

Industry-leading benefits

Paid time off

Support resources for employees

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in current Claims operation role.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to details and commitment to world-class client care.

Responsibilities

• Assist employees with research and analysis to improve skills.
• Provide coaching and administer training for employee development.
• Monitor performance and manage escalated customer calls.
• Partner with management teams for performance improvement.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Oral Communications

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Active Listening

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Risk Management

Adaptability

Customer and Client Focus

Influence

Relationship Building

Result Orientation

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Job description

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Responsibilities:

This job is responsible for assisting and guiding employees with moderately complex research and analysis. Key responsibilities include working closely with employees to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement, building proficiency, and acting as a subject matter expert resource for teammates. Job expectations include providing targeted coaching and administering training to help enhance skills and progression towards achieving goals. May also handle client calls.

Responsibilities:

• Works individually and in small groups with frontline employees to build their professional proficiency beyond standard skills acquired during training
• Prepares, coaches, and reinforces desired team behaviors in partnership with team managers to support proficiency and retention of new-to-role employees
• Identifies and assesses improvements in employee development and increases speed to proficiency and consistency in demonstrating and performing the desired skills
• Owns and resolves escalated customer calls
• Complies with industry regulations, bank procedures, integrity levels of the department's system, and financial controls

Key Responsibilities:

• Focuses on overall performance and outlier management of tenured analyst, working directly with them as additional support for Team Manager
• Coaching to Proficiency for underperforming employees
• SME who provides on-the-spot coaching / Raise Your Hand Support
• Monitor & participate in team chat (if applicable)
• Understand outlier reporting to identify targeted coaching opportunities for select employees
• Partner closely with Ops Performance Manager and Performance Excellence team
• Provide feedback to Academy and Content Design if there are themes/gap identified post OJT
• Will work in a production role 4 hr+ per month to maintain skills/knowledge
• Can be flexible to work weekends and/or extended hours as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in current Claims operation role
• Has strong analytical and organizational skills and demonstrates the ability to solve complex problems by reviewing related information.
• Is able to multi-task, including researching information through multiple systems, and can consider the bigger picture with regard to client satisfaction, reputational and regulatory risk
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and is able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with a strong focus on risk mitigation and client experience.
• Strong attention to details with commitment to world class client care, effective work flows
• Is comfortable making outbound calls to clients in a high production focused environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and is comfortable engaging all clients.
• Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms.
• Will follow established processes and guidelines in daily activities to do what is right for clients and the bank, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations.
• Efficiently manages your time and capacity.
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in an environment where both individual and team goals are met or exceeded routinely.
• Experience in Claims Operations either in Check Fraud, Digital Fraud, Credit Fraud or Debit Fraud
• Prior coaching experience
• Critical and innovative thinking with ability to contribute to ideas and solutions to improve process, employee training content, and policy and procedure opportunities
• Understanding or knowledge of performance management measurements and methodology

Skills:

• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Oral Communications
• Problem Solving
• Quality Assurance
• Active Listening
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Risk Management
• Adaptability
• Customer and Client Focus
• Influence
• Relationship Building
• Result Orientation

Shift and Hours:

1st shift (United States of America), 40 hours per week

Pay Transparency:

Pay range $26.00 - $36.09 hourly pay, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Predictable pay This role is compensated with a base salary and is not incentive eligible. Benefits This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.