Escalations Specialist

TEKsystems; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a Contract-to-Hire Escalations Specialist to manage complaints related to financial products. You will communicate with customers, research issues, and drive cases through resolution in a hybrid work setting.

The role demands strong written and verbal communication, the ability to handle 5+ high-level escalations daily, and proficiency with web-based case management tools. Benefits apply to this temporary role.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with de-escalation ability.
• Excellent written and email communication.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Time management across multiple complaints.
• Tech-savvy and able to work from home part of the time.

Responsibilities

• Support internal and external customers with inquiries and complaints regarding financial products and services.
• Conduct investigative steps to identify issues and determine appropriate action.
• Perform complex administrative and customer support tasks.
• Review complaints for regulatory flags and classify risks in the case management system.
• Respond independently to escalated complaints at the highest level.
• Interact with customers and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Oversee day-to-day activities of the Escalations Team.

Skills

Customer service

MS Office

Job description

Description

Team members will be working in complaints department regarding escalated complaints for anything within the bank. A complaint will come in to this area and it will initially be handled by a seperate intake team who will then do the intial discovery and information collection for the complaint to go into a work queue. These team members will then take control of complaints in progress and will see it through until it has reached the qualifications for completion.

This specific area is handling complaints related to credit card, checking account and business complaints.

Typical Day

Team member reviews complaints and handles appropriately. Will talk to the customer, research complaint, resolve complaint, work with other business units within the company in the context of the complaint. May have to put a complaint on hold and come back to it if there is information missing or if they are waiting on a response from a customer or internal team member. Typical case load is 5 to 10 at one time. Works with a web-based tool to document, track and resolve complaints.

Job Description

• Support internal and external customers with inquiries and complaints regarding financial products and services.
• Seek ways to determine appropriate course of action, conduct investigative steps to identify the issues, and process complex transactions online.
• Perform complex administrative and customer support tasks.
• Review complaints for regulatory and non-regulatory flags and classify risks appropriately in case management system to ensure customer issues are addressed while maintaining compliance with internal company requirements and standards.
• Respond independently to complaints escalated at the highest level.
• Interact with internal and external customers to resolve their issues.
• Interact with the immediate Escalations team to oversee day to day activities of the support Escalations Team

Skills

Customer service, ms office suite

Top Skills Details

Customer service

Desired Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with the ability to de-escalate customers over the phone (expect 5+ high level escalation calls per day)
• Ability to communicate effectively through writing and emails.
• Ability to follow Policy + Procedures to execute tasks repetitively.
• Pipeline and time management - work on different complaints in different statuses while meeting deadlines.
• Tech Savvy - will toggle between various systems + screens and will also be working from home part of the time. It is essential that talent can set up their equipment and effectively navigate through technology.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Sioux Falls,SD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.