Personal Banker Associate II

Fifth Third; Amherst (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Amherst, OH is seeking a Retail Personal Banker II in a structured onboarding program with rotations in Operations and Sales & Service. The role emphasizes sales development, relationship building, and cross-selling deposits, loans, and services to customers.

The position leads toward a Retail Personal Banker II role with a certification upon program completion and requires adherence to risk and policy standards as part of customer-focused service.

Qualifications

• College degree or work experience providing transferrable skills.
• Experience in the financial industry preferred.
• Ability to develop comfort with sales activities to acquire customers.
• Ability to analyze credit and financial information.
• Professional representation of Fifth Third Bank in appearance and communication.
• Knowledge of Retail policies and procedures; sound judgement.
• S.A.F.E. Act registration required at employment time.
• MU4R registration questions and NMLS site familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Use consultative sales process to build customer profiles.
• Maintain knowledge of Retail products and recommend solutions.
• Proactively reach out to customers and set appointments for reviews.
• Cross-sell to existing customers and engage in outside sales.
• Refer customers to partners for holistic solutions.
• Meet/exceed customer experience and production goals.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Financial needs assessment

Cross-selling

Banking product knowledge

Customer service

Professional communication

NMLS compliance

Risk awareness

Team collaboration

Education

College degree or relevant experience

Tools

CAMP

Marketing tools

CRM systems

Job description

General Function

Selected candidates are intended to become a Retail Personal Banker II after completing a 9 week on-boarding and education program that includes rotations in Operations and Sales & Service. There will be a certification at the conclusion of the program to provide selected candidates the opportunity to demonstrate skills necessary to successfully perform a role within the Retail Personal Banker job family. The Retail Personal Banker II role is a sales position with a primary focus on sales development and relationship building through the promotion of deposits, loans, fee-based services and the retention of customers.

Responsible for selling a full range of banking products and services to meet existing and prospective customer’s needs, while providing specialized care and service to existing and prospective bank customers. Utilize and promote the consultative sales and service process, using the prescribed tools and interacting with the staff for referral activity. 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

• Use the consultative sales process and Financial Needs Assessment to build a thorough customer profile and identify current and future financial needs.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of Retail consumer and small business products/services and recommend appropriate solutions using our value proposition.
• Utilize CAMP and other approved Marketing tools to proactively reach out to customers and set appointments for periodic financial reviews.
• Primarily focused on cross-selling to existing customer base and engaging in outside sales activities (i.e. Membership Advantage onsite presentations, business sales calls, community financial literacy events, etc.) as directed.
• Establish close working relationships with assigned Business Partners (Mortgage, Small Business, Commercial and Investment), referring customers when appropriate to provide timely, and holistic financial solutions.
• Consistently meet/exceed customer experience and individual/team production goals and enhance year-over-year revenue growth as measured by the Financial Center P&L.
• Provide guidance to CSRs with respect to the sales and referral process.
• Promote customer satisfaction with a friendly, helpful demeanor and professionalism.
• Act with confidence by answering customer questions and owning customer issues.
• Maintain a position of trust and responsibility by keeping all business confidential.
• Follow the Bancorp Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other related policies, maintaining ethical behavior at all times.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures while opening/servicing the full range of Retail products.
• Participate in the consumer loan and bankcard process, owning sourced loans from application through closing.
• Participate in the opening/closing process of the Financial Center or Bank Mart as directed by the Financial Center Manager.
• Keep up to date on Retail procedures in place to mitigate fraudulent activity and unnecessary risk or exposure.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• College degree or work experience providing transferrable skills or combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the financial industry preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop comfort level with sales activities designed to acquire new consumer household and small business customers and/or cross-sell to established customers.
• Must be able to demonstrate understanding of advanced math functions that will allow for analysis of credit and financial information.
• Ability to professionally represent Fifth Third Bank in terms of appearance and verbal/written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a working knowledge of Retail policies and procedures in order to utilize good judgement in making sound decisions.
• This position requires S.A.F.E. Act registration at the time of employment through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS).
• The NMLS web site (mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org) provides the MU4R questions and registration Required for employment in this position.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Extending viewing of computer screens. This program will require the ability to travel within the affiliate for training as well as scheduling flexibility. Travel outside of the affiliate will be required for various classroom training sessions.

#LI-TM1 Personal Banker Associate II

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 or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

Location

Amherst, Ohio 44001

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

About Fifth Third

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.