Teller (Seneca Cazenovia Branch)

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank is seeking a customer-focused teller in Buffalo, NY who excels at providing service in person and via digital channels. You will handle transactions, assist customers with account needs, and identify opportunities to connect them with banking partners.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of customer service experience, data entry, and cash handling. The role emphasizes accuracy, empathy, and risk-aware behavior in a fast-paced branch

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to branch customers and resolve routine problems promptly.
• Educate customers with digital demonstrations and identify self-service opportunities.
• Engage in lobby management and greet customers to address immediate needs.
• Balance and process customer transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Log and resolve customer complaints in the system and escalate when needed.
• Transition sales opportunities to banking partners and refer to appropriate specialists.
• Perform branch operational tasks (cash ordering, vault, ATM, wire transfers).
• Perform consumer AML/KYC activities and adhere to regulatory policies.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and assist in risk management and fraud prevention.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Cash handling

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Prioritization

Internet usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

None

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

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $26.21 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Buffalo, New York, United States of America

M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.