Retail Banker II

First Financial Bank; Tower Point (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

First Financial Bank is seeking a Teller/Personal Banker to join our team in College Station, TX. The role emphasizes delivering full banking services with a focus on customer relations and accurate processing of transactions.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, with banking experience preferred, and must be able to work flexible hours including some Saturdays. Travel to training regions may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• College degree or twelve months’ customer contact and sales experience.
• Banking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process deposit and withdrawal transactions.
• Answer phones and assist customers.
• Process treasury tax and loan payments.
• Handle savings bonds and loan payments.
• Mail deposits and manage safe deposit boxes.
• Perform other financial transactions as needed.
• Cross-train in image capture processes.
• Support Customer Service First sales culture and branch policies.
• Occasional travel to Abilene or other bank regions for training.
• Saturday and holiday hours may be required depending on branch hours.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Detail orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree or sales experience

Tools

Teller machine

Calculator

Keyboard

Encoder

Image capture/scanner

Oscar (ATM cards)

SEI Trust System

Streamline

Vertex

Job description

Address We’re always looking for bright individuals to join our growing organization. As a part of the First Financial Family, we will invest in your development and provide a dynamic work environment where you’re challenged, valued and empowered every day. We strive to be the best destination for the industry’s top talent, creating a diverse, collaborative workplace that celebrates innovation and change. We are one team, working together to get things done.

Job Description

Office Location: College Station, Texas, United States

Scope/Contacts

Incumbent will primarily perform Teller and/or Personal Banker duties. This position requires frequent face to face, written correspondence or telephone contact with customers and bank employees. Must exercise good customer relations skills at all times. This position may report to more than one officer. The incumbent also has frequent contact with other departments in providing full banking services to customers. Results of work are reviewed, and performance is measured against specific goals. Physical effort required is above average.

Essential Functions

Process deposit and withdrawal transactions based on the Bank's policies and procedures.

• answering phone
• processing treasury tax and loan payments
• savings bonds
• loan payments
• mail deposits
• safe deposit boxes
• other financial transactions

Must possess an in-depth knowledge of retail services and products. Provide customer service by selling and servicing all account products (checking, savings, certificate of deposits, IRA, check orders). Incumbent will be cross trained in image capture processes. Actively participate in the Customer Service First sales and service culture, support the values of the organization, and follow established Bank policies and procedures. Periodic travel to Abilene or other Bank Regions for training is required. Saturday hours and holiday hours may be a requirement based on your branch location’s hours of operation.

Minimum Qualifications

A self-starting team player with High school diploma or GED College degree or twelve months’ customer contact and sales experience required, Banking experience preferred. Requires communication and sales skills, Mathematical and general business knowledge normally acquired by a high school graduate with minimum typing and calculator skills. Most important to this position are customer relations, accuracy, speed, detail, flexibility and judgment, and courteous, professional demeanor, along with the ability to handle multi tasks. Commitment to providing “WOW” customer service is required.

• Teller machine
• calculator
• keyboard
• encoder
• image capture/scanner
• Oscar (ATM cards)
• SEI Trust System
• Streamline
• Vertex

Requires accurate processing of data/accounting entries and must be proficient in applications such as Word and Excel. Must be able to work flexible hours and/or extended hours as business requires. Periodic travel to Abilene or other Bank Regions for training is required. Saturday hours and holiday hours may be a requirement based on your branch location’s hours of operation. The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

What Makes Us Unique? You.

Since 1890, First Financial has been serving the financial needs of customers in every neighborhood, just like yours. Not just through good times, but during difficult years too. We survived the Great Depression, the collapse of the Texas economy in the 1980s, and the Great Recession. Throughout it all, we remain a place of stability and trust for our customers. While other banks have come and gone, First Financial continues to grow through acquisitions, new branches, and the expansion of our services.

It goes without saying, First Financial is not your everyday bank. Our “One Bank, Multiple Regions” concept combines the best of “Big Bank” customer benefits with the local decision making and involvement of a community bank. The Company includes multiple banking regions with 79 convenient locations throughout Texas, and we offer convenient banking options with a local, personal touch. And because we’re one bank, you can visit any of our locations and receive the same friendly service.

Much of our success comes from the lifelong relationships we’ve built with people just like you. Providing excellent customer service and education is the focus of everything we do. Our customer education includes training to understand how to improve credit, apply for a home loan, and utilize our products and services. Every day we’re here to help you make sound financial decisions. And don’t be surprised if you step through the door and see a familiar face. Many of our employees are leaders in the community. After all, being involved with the community is an important part of who we are.

Discover for yourself how at First Financial, it’s You First.