Relationship Banker

Peoples Security Bank & Trust Company; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Security Bank & Trust Company seeks a dedicated banking professional to deliver exceptional customer experiences and advise clients on financial solutions. The role supports branch sales/service teams and handles daily operations with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include processing transactions, balancing cash, and staying informed about deposit and loan products. The position emphasizes in-person and virtual client engagement to grow relationships within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 4–6 years' experience in a related banking role is typical.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process customer transactions accurately and compliantly (deposits, withdrawals, wires, checks).
• Balance cash drawer and ATM services; assist vault-related duties as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of consumer deposits, loans, and cash management products.
• Provide excellent customer service and research/resolve client questions promptly.
• Advise clients on financing options and related banking services; support community outreach.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Banking product knowledge

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate/Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

General Responsibilities

Delivers exceptional experience to customers and prospects with a focus on meeting the financial needs of all areas of our community. Counsels clients, providing needs-based financial solutions. Actively seeks opportunities to expand relationships. Capable of supporting clients in-person or virtually. Responsible for working as an active member of the branch office sales/service team and providing support related to the day-to-day branch operational activities and financial services of the Bank.

Essential Duties

• Performs various duties relating to the Branch as follows:
• Successful Completion of One Bank/One Team/One Brand discipline of collaboration and teamwork in order to achieve bank objectives.
• Processes various customer transactions (checks, deposits, withdrawals, payments, money orders, cashier’s checks, cash advances, wires, etc.) efficiently, accurately and compliantly.
• Balances cash drawer, night deposits, and balances and services the ATM. Assists with vault-related and ancillary operational duties.
• Well-practiced in policy and procedure and keeps up-to-date on banking regulation changes to ensure compliance in order to protect customer and Bank assets at all times. And keeps up-to-date on banking regulation changes to ensure compliance.
• Maintains working knowledge of Bank’s consumer deposit and loan product offerings as well as business deposit and cash management services.
• Provides exemplary customer service, fielding questions concerning deposit account and loan activity, fees, etc. Uses available resources to research more complicated matters, ensuring client concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
• Engages and advises customers in person and/or virtually in order to attract, retain, and grow relationships.
• Assists clients with deposit account and ancillary service selections in line with their needs, opening them in a timely manner.
• Counsels clients on consumer financing options. Processes and closes consumer loans.
• Demonstrates and educates our customer base on our technology products and services.
• Collaborates with internal partners to connect customers to experts who can help them with specialized financial services including Wealth Management, Cash Management, and Merchant Processing.
• Able to act as a banking ambassador out in the community by jointly attending events, tabling, and educating the public on matters of financial literacy and the bank’s products and services.

Ancillary Duties

• Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending on individual circumstances.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential job functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms. At times required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds. This position requires regular use of a computer.

Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements:

Education/Training:

A high school diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree or General Banking Diploma preferred. Training in customer service, polite and effective communication practices, and relationship building and management needed.

Skill(s):

Must demonstrate ability to communicate across various channels (face-to-face, email, video conference, text/chat, social media); good interpersonal relationship skills; strong problem-solving skills; possess a sound knowledge of branch transactional tasks and operations; be conversant in consumer and business financial products and services; solid consumer lending skills; proficient in use of various types of technology and software.

Experience:

A minimum of 4-6 years' experience in a related position normally required.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.