Teller - Fairfield, CT (Black Rock Turnpike)

mtb; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank in Fairfield, CT is hiring for a branch customer service role focused on delivering a differentiated experience through digital engagement and robust transaction processing. You will balance and process customer transactions, handle escalations, and assist with AML/KYC duties in a fast-paced branch setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of customer service experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 6 months customer service experience, including data entry or cash handling.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service.
• Well-organized with good time management and prioritization.
• Proficient with internet user-level technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service at the branch.
• Balance and process customer transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Educate customers through digital demonstrations and identify self-service opportunities.
• Engage in lobby management and greet customers, addressing immediate needs.
• Log and resolve customer complaints; escalate as needed to banking partners.
• Complete branch operations such as cash ordering, vault, ATM, and wire transfers.
• Perform AML/KYC related activities in accordance with policy and regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Cash handling

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Prioritization

Organization

Digital fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Specializes in our branch customer experience through digital engagement, lobby management, transactional processing and retail servicing interactions. Processes a variety of financial transactions in an accurate and efficient manner.

Primary Responsibilities

• Adhere to the established customer service standards and provide a differentiated experience by understanding customer needs and delivering solutions in moments that matter most to them.
• Educate our customers through shoulder-to-shoulder digital demonstrations; identify self-service opportunities that meet the customer's identified needs.
• Actively engage in lobby management, meeting and greeting customers and proactively inquiring and taking ownership to address the customer's immediate need.
• Accurately balance and process customer transactions efficiently following Bank Policy.
• Take ownership of escalated account services issues until resolution; complete and accurately log all customer complaints in the appropriate system.
• Transition identified sales opportunity and provide introduction to appropriate banking partner.
• Complete branch-related operational activities as appropriate (e.g cash ordering, vault, ATM, and wire transfer activities).
• Process customer/account maintenance accurately.
• Complete Consumer AML (Anti-Money Laundering)/BSA (Bank Secrecy Act)/ KYC (Know Your Customer related activities.
• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities

The position is responsible for providing exceptional service to branch customers and resolving routine customer problems in a timely manner. It is important for the jobholder to exemplify empathy, customer centricity, flexibility and adaptability, digital fluency, entrepreneurial spirit and critical thinking in support of the Company's culture and brand. The position is responsible for interacting with appropriate areas within the Bank to ensure branch-related operational issues are resolved efficiently and accurately. It is important for the position to stay current on operational changes and demonstrate good risk management decisions to assist the branch in managing preventable losses and reducing fraudulent activity.

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities

Not Applicable

Education and Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and minimum of 6 months customer service experience, including data entry and/or cash handling experience
• Proven verbal communication skills
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to demonstrated exceptional customer service
• Well-organized
• Proven time management skills
• Proven prioritization skills
• Proficient with internet user-level technology

Education and Experience Preferred

• Bilingual based on branch needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Prolonged use of hands and fingers
• Ability to lift light to heavy objects weighing 5lbs - 30 lbs.
• Ability to read fine print
• Ability to interact with customers in an open face to face work environment

Additional Information

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $31.98 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Fairfield, Connecticut, United States of America