Teller- Shelton, CT

M&T Bank Corporation; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation is seeking a customer service-oriented associate at its Shelton, CT branch. You will greet customers, balance and process transactions, and identify self-service opportunities while delivering the bank's differentiated service standard.

You will handle branch operations, assist with AML/KYC compliance, and support sales referrals to banking partners. A friendly, organized approach and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months of customer service experience.
• Proven verbal communication skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized with strong time management and prioritization.
• Data entry and/or cash handling experience.
• Proficient with internet and basic computer skills.
• Bilingual based on branch needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to branch customers and resolve routine problems.
• Balance and process transactions accurately following bank policy.
• Educate customers through shoulder-to-shoulder digital demos; identify self-service opportunities.
• Transition sales opportunities and refer to banking partners.
• Complete branch operations such as cash ordering, vault, ATM, and wire transfers.
• Complete AML/KYC/compliance-related activities.
• Promote the M&T Bank brand and maintain internal controls.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Cash handling

Internet

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 months customer service experience

Tools

Internet

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 ApplicableEducation and Experience Required:High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and minimum of 6 months customer service experience, including data entry and/or cash handling experienceProven verbal communication skillsProven interpersonal skillsProven ability to demonstrated exceptional customer serviceWell-organizedProven time management skillsProven prioritization skillsProficient with internet user-level technologyEducation and Experience Preferred:Bilingual based on branch needsPhysical Requirements:Ability to stand for long periods of timeProlonged use of hands and fingersAbility to lift light to heavy objects weighing 5lbs – 30 lbs.Ability to read fine printAbility to interact with customers in an open face to face work environmentM&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.LocationShelton, Connecticut, United States of America