FT Retail Banker Bilingual

First Security Bank; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

First Security Bank is seeking a professional, energetic Retail Banker to serve customers in Arkansas. The role involves processing transactions, identifying customer needs, and cross-training to open accounts and manage deposits.

On-site work is required, with occasional extended hours and weekend rotation. The ideal candidate will be bilingual (Spanish/English), have a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years of related banking experience or education, and be proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required (full professional proficiency).
• 1–2 years post-secondary education and/or cash handling or customer service in banking preferred.
• Retail Banker role with potential promotion to Retail Banking Specialist.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, typing, 10-key and internet required.

Responsibilities

• Process customer transactions in person, by mail, and by night deposit.
• Identify customer needs, explain financial products, and resolve issues.
• Cross-train to open accounts, set up direct deposits, and retirement accounts.
• Balance cash drawers, manage vault cash, and process deposits.
• Complete Currency Transaction Reports (CTR) and Suspicious Activity reports as needed.
• Promote bank products and provide support to staff and management.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Cash handling

Customer service

Outlook

Word

Excel

Typing

10-key

Internet

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary education (1-2 years) or related banking experience

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Typing

10-key

Internet

Job description

SUMMARY

First Security Bank is seeking a professional, energetic, and team-oriented individual to join our team as a Retail Banker! If you are passionate about serving our Arkansas communities and want to be part of a dynamic, service-driven team, we encourage you to apply!

In this role, you will assist customers by processing transactions in person, by mail, and by night deposit. You will become knowledgeable in identifying customer needs, servicing accounts, explaining financial products, and helping resolve customer issues. You will cross-train to perform retail banking specialist duties, including opening new accounts, setting up direct deposits, and retirement accounts. This position requires on-site work.

QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE | SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities necessary for this position.

• High School Diploma or GED completion by the end of your graduating year is required.
• Bilingual speaking (full professional proficiency) in Spanish/English required.
• 1 - 2 years post-secondary education and/or cash handling, customer service, relevant banking, or professional experience preferred.
• Position will begin as a Retail Banker with the intent of promotion to Retail Banking Specialist as skills are mastered.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, typing, 10-key, and utilization of the internet is required.
• Commitment to demonstrating First Security's Core 5 values with customers and coworkers.

HOURS OF AVAILABILITY: Regularly Scheduled Hours/Week: 40 (+) Hours | Monday - Friday 7:45am - 5:00pm | Rotating Saturdays: 8:45am - 12:00pm (typically 1-2 per month) | *Extended working hours may be required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process a variety of customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, cash advances, cashier's checks, and cashing checks while following all identification and retail policies and procedures.
• Verify checks, identify counterfeit currency, and review all transactions for accuracy.
• Identify fraudulent transactions and review concerns with management; become well-informed on new suspicious activities.
• Complete Currency Transaction Reports (CTR) and Suspicious Activity, Identity Theft, and Red Flag (SIRF) as needed. Report any suspicious/fraudulent activity to Bank Secrecy Act Officer.
• Maintain and balance cash drawers, process vault currency, process proof work accordingly, manage coin and currency supplies, and assist with night, mail, and ATM deposits; balance the ATM and main vault as needed.
• Inform management of any problems, concerns, or outages. Assist with research and help resolve discrepancies.
• Complete special requests such as redeeming savings bonds, managing safe-deposit box access, and providing account printouts, research, copies, and referrals.
• Maintain security through proper opening/closing and vault procedures.
• Promote bank products, refer customers when necessary, and provide support to internal staff and management. Deliver quality service, respond to in-person and telephone inquiries, assist with unusual transactions, and address complex customer questions.
• Protect all customer information and bank operations through strict confidentiality.
• Operate computer software and equipment, telephone, scanner, and copier, and develop proficiency with internal banking systems.
• Maintain reliable transportation, punctual attendance, and the ability to work on-site with occasional extended hours when necessary.
• Attend various retail training classes and perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Upon successful training of duties listed above:

Develop the specialized Retail Banking Specialist skills necessary to acquire experience in additional retail services:

• Build consumer and business customer profiles as needed.
• Process debit cards requests and handle debit card disputes
• Assist customers with account updates, including name and address changes, identification updates, maintenance issues, reconciliation, and complaints.
• Opening/Closing Accounts.
• Obtain training and become proficient in executing wire transfers.
• Order checks and exchange foreign currency

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

SOFT SKILLS

Foster a culture that values high ethical conduct, critical thinking, problem-solving, engagement, teamwork, and provides exceptional service. Establish positive and productive work relationships that provide honest feedback that generates trust.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Possess sufficient mobility to work in a standard office setting. Perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist, and finger movements while handling currency, documents, and/or office equipment. Substantial time may be spent on the telephone, operating computers, reaching, sitting, and/or standing while occasionally stooping, kneeling, or crouching. The employee must have the ability to speak and hear well enough to carry on customer interactions, conversations, and presentations both in person and over telecommunications. Have near/far visual acuity to identify customers, currency, and reading materials in printed or electronic formats. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MENTAL DEMANDS

The duties of this position require the ability to maintain attention to detail and complete work projects accurately in a short amount of time, despite interruptions. The employee must be able to interact with customers/coworkers in a calm and patient manner and maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all situations. The employee must be able to use basic mathematical skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers. The position also requires the ability to read and interpret documents and draft routine written communications.

EOE Statement First Security Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetics, national origin, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other classification protected by federal or state law.
Should you need assistance in completing the application, please let us know. First Security Bank will seek to provide individuals with disabilities (including applicants and employees) with reasonable accommodations necessary for the completion of the application process.

About the Organization Based in Searcy, Arkansas, privately-held First Security Bancorp has the most complete and diverse product offering of any Arkansas-based financial services holding company. First Security can meet any financing need - right here in Arkansas.
With more than 1,000 employees covering locations throughout the state, we offer solutions for the financial needs of individuals, businesses and the public sector, including a network of local community banks, respected investment banking and wealth management services, public finance, real estate development and revitalization, leasing and mortgage services.

This position is currently accepting applications.