Teller Operations Lead, Arnold

Midwest BankCentre; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest BankCentre in Arnold, MO is seeking a teller with strong customer service and cash-handling skills. The role supports daily branch operations, ensures security procedures, and helps customers with in-branch and digital banking options.

The ideal candidate has at least four years in financial services and two years of leadership, capable of accurate processing, clear communication, and teamwork while maintaining regulatory standards. Occasional weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) is required.
• A minimum of four years of experience in financial services.
• A minimum of two years of management experience.
• Communicates effectively and confidently; comfortable engaging all clients.
• Strong dedication to accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Balance drawers accurately and adhere to security procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service and handle escalated teller complaints.
• Identify customer needs and refer to branch representatives.
• Educate clients on using ATM, online banking, and mobile apps.
• Support branch operations with audits and compliance training.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Objectives of this Role

• Serve customers by managing documents, information, and financial transactions successfully and in an organized, efficient, and secure manner
• Build awareness of new products and services, and identify customer needs to capitalize on the business referral opportunities
• Work as a team with other branch employees to complete daily tasks all while demonstrating respect and professionalism, being prompt, and supporting management with special request as needed

• Protect the interests of the Bank by adhering to all security, regulatory and audit procedures. This includes accurately balancing of assigned drawers to include the ATM, Vault, TCR, etc. Maintain proper dual control as required, verification of customer transactions and placing appropriate holds.

Essential Functions

• Manages risk by adhering to all policies and procedures, executing sound judgment within established limits. Possess a heightened awareness to identify and avoid loss. Ensures teller and branch daily operations and maintenance transactions are completed in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Ensure excellent customer service is followed including handling escalated teller customer complaints.
• Identify customer needs, provide information on new products and services, and direct customers to branch representatives and branch partners as identified.
• Ability to understand and educate clients on use of alternative channels to complete banking transactions (ATM, Online banking, Mobile Banking). Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms.
• Can be flexible to work weekends and/or extended hours as needed.
• Assure branch compliance by performing a variety of tasks, including but not limited to, monthly and quarterly teller drawer audits, alarm tests, fraud prevention training, ATM balancing and local, state and federal regulation training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities are as required and may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• Customer Centric Focus
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Act with Integrity
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Results Oriented/Execution
• Business Acumen

Skills and Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) is required;
• A minimum of four years of experience in financial services
• A minimum of two years of management experience
• Communicates effectively and confidently; comfortable engaging all clients.
• Strong dedication to accuracy and efficiency
• Ability to pass a background check

Physical Demands/Requirements

The physical demands and requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to effectively read, write and speak the English language
• Personal computer skills with extended viewing of computer screens
• Physical mobility and dexterity to transport files and operate general office equipment (fax, copier, telephone)
• Visual acuity sufficient to accurately review and proof information
• Willing and able to travel to other locations/branches
• Willing and able to work required overtime