Relationship Banker - South Manhattan NY Area *Bilingual Spanish required

Bank of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Relationship Banker at a leading financial institution, you will engage clients in enhancing their banking experience while meeting their financial needs. This role emphasizes building lasting relationships and providing education on self-service banking solutions, all while being part of an inclusive team dedicated to client success.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Childcare reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Discount Program

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in financial services preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Engaging clients in the lobby to assist with transactions.
• Building relationships to meet clients' financial needs.
• Educating clients on self-service banking technologies.

Skills

Client engagement

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree or business-relevant Associate’s Degree

Job description

Relationship Banker - South Manhattan NY Area *Bilingual Spanish required

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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:

This job is responsible for engaging clients in the lobby to educate and assist with conducting transactions through self-service resources, such as mobile banking, online banking, or ATM. Key responsibilities include accurately and efficiently processing cash transactions for clients as needed. Job expectations include having deep conversations with clients to gain in-depth knowledge of the financial and life priorities and connecting clients to solutions that meet the financial goals.

Responsibilities:
• Executes the bank's risk culture and strives for operational excellence
• Builds relationships with clients to meet financial needs
• Follows established processes and guidelines in daily activities to do what is right for clients and the bank, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations
• Grows business knowledge and network by partnering with experts in small business, lending, and investments
• Manages financial center traffic, appointments, and outbound calls effectively
• Drives the client experience
• Manages cash responsibilities

Required Qualifications:
• Is an enthusiastic, highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and intense focus on results, acting in the best interest of the client.
• Collaborates effectively to get things done, building and nurturing strong relationships.
• Displays passion, commitment and drive to deliver an experience that improves our clients’ financial lives.
• Is confident in identifying solutions for new and existing clients based on their needs.
• Communicates effectively and confidently, and is comfortable engaging all clients.
• Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms.
• Is confident in educating clients on how to conduct simple banking transactions through self-service technologies (for example, ATM, online banking, mobile banking).
• Applies strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to meet clients’ needs.
• Will follow established processes and guidelines in daily activities to do what is right for clients and the bank, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations.
• Efficiently manages time and capacity.
• Focuses on results, while acting in the best interest of the client.
• Can be flexible to work weekends and/or extended hours as needed.

Desired Qualifications:
• Experience in financial services and knowledge of financial services industry, products and solutions.
• One year of demonstrated successful sales experience in a salary plus incentive environment with individual sales goals.
• Six months of cash handling experience.
• Bachelor's Degree or business-relevant Associate’s Degree such as business management, business administration or finance

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

[Bankers working with clients in-person and on video chat.]

As a Relationship Banker at Bank of America, my job is to develop lasting relationships with the clients I serve. It’s important to me to provide personalized client care while helping people navigate complex financial decisions.

Right from the beginning of my career with Bank of America, I was set up for success.

Trained by the award-winning Academy at Bank of America

The onboarding and training I received through Bank of America’s award-winning Academy offered personalized support, dedicated training time, and coaching that helped me prepare for the job.

Not only am I able to handle all types of transactions, I also help clients figure out what matters most to them so I can provide solutions and guidance to meet their financial needs. I am always learning and it is critical that I maintain my credibility by keeping up to date with our products, services, tools and resources.

[Bank employees in a meeting listening to a manager presentation.]

I meet with clients regularly, either in-person or virtually, to fulfill their account maintenance needs. I help them adapt to new digital solutions, like using the various capabilities of our Mobile Banking App, and can assist with any transactions needed in the Financial Center. Staying up-to-date on the latest digital tools, and educating my clients, is key to my success.

[Bank employees speaking with and listening to clients.]

I have to be efficient and know how to leverage the expertise of my teammates. Some days are more challenging than others. Between helping clients adopt new technologies, attending team meetings, and nurturing client relationships, I stay pretty busy.

Sometimes I work weekends or extended hours, but my role gives me the opportunity to learn the basics of banking and client management. There are many opportunities for growth and career progression, whether I’m looking to advance to a leadership position or specialize in lending, small business, or investments.

There are so many great benefits, including paid time off, competitive pay and healthcare, childcare reimbursement, and even tuition reimbursement.

- Employee Discount Program

And I’m grateful to work for a company that promotes inclusion and understanding.

I know Bank of America is invested in helping me reach my full potential, so I can help my clients reach theirs. We all have goals. Pursue yours at Bank of America.

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Bank of America and its affiliates recruit and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability, or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concepts of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. We also prohibit discrimination on other bases such as ancestry, medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not the practice of Bank of America to sponsor individuals for work visas.

$24.00 - $26.27hourly pay, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

This role is compensated with a base salary and is not incentive eligible.

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

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