Lead CSR / Teller - Pilsen East - Full Time

Fifth Third; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Chicago, IL is seeking a Lead CSR/Teller to deliver outstanding customer service and support daily banking operations. You will guide customers to the right partners, handle complex duties with independent judgement, and uphold risk management and ethical standards.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma, cash-handling experience, and a customer-focused mindset. You will train new staff, participate in monthly cash counts, and help ensure accurate procedures

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; onboarding at Fifth Third Bank.
• Extensive cash handling and teller experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of retail policies and procedures.
• Ability to interact with the public confidently and professionally.
• Take initiative, exercise sound judgment and resolve problems.
• Demonstrates company values and leadership when needed.
• Flexibility to adjust scheduling as required.
• Acts as a resource for customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deepen relationships with customers and guide needs to relevant partners.
• Provide timely follow-up to questions and issues.
• Be responsive and clear in all correspondence.
• Maintain confidentiality of customer information.
• Follow Bank policies and code of conduct at all times.
• Collaborate with the Financial Center Manager for monthly cash counts.
• Gather and report monthly FCA requests with the team.
• Perform daily office tasks to support branch operations.
• Maintain balancing records and correct outages.
• Assist in training new Customer Service Representatives.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Public interaction

Leadership

Ethics / Integrity

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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GENERAL FUNCTION:

Provide excellent customer service in all interactions. Refer customers to the appropriate business partner for a consultative conversation. Responsible for the most complex duties of a CSR, exercising considerable independent judgement. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Customer Experience:

• Deepen relationships and treat customers with genuine care by listening to their specific needs, asking questions to gain deeper understanding, and seamlessly guide them to where their financial needs can be met
• Provide follow up to customer questions and find solutions to address issues
• Be responsive and timely with correspondence to keep lines of communication open and clear
• Maintain a position of trust and responsibility by keeping all customer business confidential
• Follow the Bancorp Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other related policies, always maintaining ethical behavior.

Operations:

• Collaborate with Financial Center Manager to ensure all monthly cash counts are completed.
• Partner with Financial Center Manager to gather and report monthly FCA requests.
• Perform daily office responsibilities, working with the CSR and Bankers, to maintain the efficient operation of the office.
• Maintain a balancing record that is in line with policy. Find and correct outages and assist others as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of the bank policies and financial center procedures and take responsibility to keep up to date on any changes.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in decision making, abiding to established guidelines and procedures.
• Assist in training newly hired Customer Service Representative

Referrals:

• During customer interactions and Customer Outreach identify customer needs and refer customers to Bankers and business partners, as appropriate, for a consultative conversation
• Build and maintain a working knowledge of the Retail products and services offered
• Utilize appropriate tools for all referrals sent to personal bankers and business partners for tracking purposes
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Work involves extensive cash handling.
• Position requires in-depth knowledge of retail policies and procedures, to perform the essential duties with minimal supervision.
• Work involves contact with the public, adhere to dress code guidelines.
• Must have the ability to interact comfortably and confidently with the public.
• Work requires the ability to take initiative and demonstrate sound judgment in decision-making and problem resolution.
• Act as a leader and a resource for both customers and platform team.
• Demonstrate the company’s core values, work as one bank, take accountability, be respectful & inclusive, act with integrity.
• Need to have flexibility in scheduling.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment.
• Extensive viewing of computer screens.

Lead CSR / Teller - Pilsen East - Full Time Total Base Pay Range 43,680.00 - 67,700.00 USD Annual

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day. The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html and by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

LOCATION -- Chicago, Illinois 60608

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.