Personal Banker SAFE Act - Fort Lee Branch

Citi; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Citi in Fort Lee, New Jersey is hiring an entry-level Personal Banker SAFE Act to assist sales and service activities with the customer service team. You will help grow relationships with individual consumers and cross-sell treasury and related small-business products.

Responsibilities include handling loan referrals under $250K, coaching staff on products, and promoting digital channels. This role emphasizes compliance, risk awareness, and delivering an excellent client experience.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Previous banking, retail, or sales experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Smart Banking tools and technologies.
• NMLS registration; Safe Act compliant.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with business credit requests under $250K and refer larger opportunities.
• Build referral opportunities via Centers of Influence and MGM program.
• Assist in grow strategies for small business clients and sales plans.
• Deliver client services and calls to acquire new relationships and cross-sell products.
• Coach Teller and branch staff on products and programs and provide referrals.
• Educate clients on service channels and present product offers/solutions.
• Adhere to Citibank policies and procedures and manage risk with transparency.

Skills

Smart Banking tools and technologies

Clear written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

NMLS registration; Safe Act compliant

Job description

The Personal Banker SAFE Act is an entry level position responsible for the assistance in the execution of sales, products or service activities in coordination with the customer service team. The overall objective of this role is to foster relations with customers to build loyalty and to help increase sales to individual consumer clients.

Responsibilities

• Work with business credit requests less than $250K, recognize/refer larger lending opportunities and cross sell treasury and related small business products
• Build referral business opportunities through Centers of Influence (COIs) and the Member Get Member (MGM) Program
• Assist in strategies to grow the small business client and implement appropriate sales plans to target Book of Business customers
• Deliver client services/outbound calls/inbound calls to acquire new relationships and deepen existing relationships through the cross-sell of relevant products and services while delivering remarkable client experience
• Provide Tellers and other branch staff with coaching and guidance on products and special programs, identifying client needs, and providing appropriate referrals
• Recognize transaction needs of clients, educate clients on all service and digital channels and leverage technology/ marketing tools available to uncover opportunities, and present product offers/financial solutions
• Understand and comply with Citibank policies, standards and procedures
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Previous banking, retail, or sales experience preferred
• Knowledge of Smart Banking tools and technologies
• NMLS registration; Safe Act compliant
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group

Consumer Sales

Job Family

Branch Sales

Primary Location

Fort Lee New Jersey United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$61,280.00 - $85,520.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above.

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Oct 08, 2026

Automated Processing and AI

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