Financial Services Representative - Boones Mill

Carter Bank; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Carter Bank is seeking a Financial Services Representative to join our branch team. You will handle daily transactions, assist customers with banking needs, open new accounts, and connect clients with appropriate products and services.

Build relationships to support customers' financial well-being. You will engage with customers to understand needs, offer solutions, and refer to internal partners as needed, while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful customer service and/or sales experience is required.
• Previous experience in a retail bank or related industry is preferred.
• Prior cash handling experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides a range of customer services including transaction processing, customer and account servicing, opening new accounts and products, and referring to partners.
• Delivers exceptional customer experience through every customer interaction by proactively engaging customers to build relationships and deliver solutions.
• Proactively identifies basic customer needs and generates referrals to branch associates and partners.
• Utilizes bank resources to assist with resolution of basic issues and escalates unresolved ones for further research with clear, accurate answers.
• Contributes to efficient branch operations by following processes and compliance guidelines.
• Supports the bank's strategic plan to grow the retail bank’s business.
• Meets or exceeds sales goals through targeted activities and appropriate product recommendations.
• Owns career development through training, coaching, and self-sourced learning.
• Attends bank-sponsored events to enhance visibility and acquire new customers.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Cash handling

MS Office

Banking product knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college a plus

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SUMMARY

As a Financial Services Representative, you are stepping into a dynamic role that blends customer interaction and providing financial expertise. The FSR role allows you to be the first point of contact for customers where you'll guide them through their banking needs with a proactive and personalized touch. Whether handling every-day transactions, educating on self-service options, helping with basic banking needs, or routing customers to the appropriate next step, you will be building relationships with customers to improve their financial well-being day in and day out.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides a range of customer services including transaction processing, customer and account servicing, opening new accounts and products, and referring to partners
• Delivers exceptional customer experience through every customer interaction by proactively engaging customers to build relationships through meaningful conversation, asking relevant questions, responding to and anticipating needs, and delivering on solutions that earn the customer's trust
• Proactively identifies basic customer needs and generates high-quality referrals to branch associates, internal partners, and external vendor partners to support the customer's financial goals
• Utilizes bank resources to assist with the resolution of basic or common account/customer issues and escalates unresolved issues for further research while providing clear, accurate answers and timely solutions
• Contributes to the efficient and effective operation of a well-run branch by adhering to established processes and guidelines in daily work while doing what is right for the customer and adhering to all applicable compliance directives (policies, procedures, rules, and regulations)
• Actively participate in and support the bank's strategic plan to grow all aspects of the retail bank’s business
• Meet or exceed sales goals through targeted sales activities, identifying customer needs, and offering appropriate products and services
• Owns their career development by consistently working to sharpen existing skills while learning new ones through assigned and self-sourced training, branch coaching and observations, and taking advantage of other learning opportunities as they arise
• Actively attends and participates in bank sponsored events and works to enhance the visibility of the bank and contribute to the growth and acquisition of new customers

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalence required, some college a plus
• Successful customer service and /or sales experience required
• Previous experience in a retail bank or related industry preferred
• Prior cash handling experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED

• Intermediate customer service skills
• Intermediate verbal, written, and listening skills
• Basic problem solving skillsIntermediate collaboration skills
• Basic understanding of banking products and services
• Intermediate adaptability skills
• Basic prioritization skills
• Basic proficiency with MS Office
• Basic critical thinking skills

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Standing, walking, bending and stooping required
• Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time and use a computer
• Must be able to occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds
• May be asked to work supplemental hours periodically
• Limited travel required occasionally during and after business hours

Hourly Pay Range: $14.10 - $22.06 per hour

Benefits: Eligible associates may participate in Carter Bank's benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, other voluntary benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays.