Universal Banker

First Bankers; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA with investment options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with match

Profit sharing

Vacation and PTO

Volunteer time off

Udemy online courses

Wellness incentive program

Job summary

First Bankers Trust Company is seeking an Entry level Banker at the Mendon, IL branch. You will welcome customers, identify needs, and present bank products and services while handling deposits, withdrawals, and other transactions.

You will balance cash, maintain vaults, and assist with account openings, online banking setup, and financial services. The role requires strong customer service, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced branch environment.

Qualifications

• Associated degree preferred but not required.
• Exposure to the banking industry preferred but not required.
• Demonstrates aptitude for mathematical and/or financial transactions.
• Demonstrates ability to execute day to day work under general supervision.
• Demonstrates strong customer service skills (customer-oriented).
• Demonstrates ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and multi-task daily job duties.
• Demonstrates ability to address basic working-knowledge related/technical issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong team collaboration/teamwork skills, with ability to work in diverse teams and build/maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.
• Demonstrates ability to interact efficiently with banking software, as well as utilize common office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and related applications; willingness to learn new technologies.
• Demonstrates strong problems solving skills

Responsibilities

• Promotes, represents, and welcomes current and potential customers and vendors to the bank in a professional and inviting manner.
• Identifies customers' needs and provides bank products and services as solutions to ensure the customer is informed, fully understands the products and services, and is confident in the bank's offerings.
• Executes banking transactions for customers, including deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, etc. and completes retail support activities.
• Maintains proper cash levels and keeps cash secure at all times. Accurately balances drawer, vault and ATM.
• Executes customer transactions including opening new checking and business accounts, opening certificates of deposits, IRAs, and HSAs, closing accounts, and executing related products and services transactions.
• Establishes files and records associated with setting up and maintaining personal and business account products and services, including online and mobile banking, cash management, payroll, ACH, fraud protection and merchant capture services.
• In small branches, this position may manage, balance, and maintain the vault and ensure the branch cash needs are met and maintained.
• Ensures efficiency of branch services operations and adheres to policies and procedures.
• Prepares miscellaneous reports and paperwork and conducts audits as necessary.
• Occasionally travels to different branches to support the retail needs of each branch as requested.
• Attends Branch meetings and scheduled meetings for bank wide participation.
• Participates in community and/or outside sales events to support the branch/market.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Adaptability

Banking software

Office suite

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Banking software

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Mendon Branch - Mendon, IL 62351

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $16.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Days and Weekends

Job Category: Banking

First Bankers Trust Company is offering a fast-paced job opportunity for interested candidates!

Perks and Benefits

• Comprehensive, value-added career opportunities


• Focus on career development, broad exposures, and learning new things daily


• Opportunities to help others and make a difference in the community


• Opportunities to participate in special interest groups, such as Young Professionals, or one of our Employee Resource Groups


• Competitive full benefits package including medical insurance, HSA with investment options, dental & vision insurance, life insurance, 401K with match, and profit sharing


• Vacation and PTO time reflective of your experience


• Volunteering time off of 12 hours per year


• Access to a library over 6,000 personal and professional development on-line courses, hosted by Udemy Business


• Participation in our company-wide employee wellness incentive program, and the ability to earn a discount on your next year's premiums

Responsibilities

• Promotes, represents, and welcomes current and potential customers and vendors to the bank in a professional and inviting manner.


• Identifies customers' needs and provides bank products and services as solutions to ensure the customer is informed, fully understands the products and services, and is confident in the bank's offerings.


• Executes banking transactions for customers, including deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, etc. and completes retail support activities, including but not limited to processing coin and handling safe deposit box requests.


• Maintains proper cash levels and keeps cash secure at all times. Accurately balances drawer, vault (including buying/selling currency) and ATM. Reports variations in accordance with bank policy.


• Executes customer transactions including opening new checking and business accounts, opening certificates of deposits, IRAs, and HSAs, closing accounts, and executing related products and services transactions.


• Establishes files and records associated with setting up and maintaining personal and business account products and services, including but not limited to online and mobile banking, cash management, payroll, ACH, fraud protection and merchant capture services.


• In small branches, this position may manage, balance, and maintain the vault and ensure the branch cash needs are met and maintained.


• Ensures efficiency of branch services operations and adhere to policies and procedures.


• Prepares miscellaneous reports and paperwork and conducts audits as necessary.


• Occasionally travels to different branches to support the retail needs of each branch as requested.


• Attends Branch meetings and scheduled meetings for bank wide participation.


• Participates in community and/or outside sales events to support the branch/market.


• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• Associated degree preferred but not required


• Exposure to the banking industry preferred but not required


• Demonstrates aptitude for mathematical and/or financial transactions


• Demonstrates ability to execute day to day work under general supervision


• Demonstrates strong customer service skills (customer-oriented)


• Demonstrates ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and multi-task daily job duties


• Demonstrates ability to address basic working-knowledge related/technical issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff


• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills


• Demonstrates strong team collaboration/teamwork skills, with ability to work in diverse teams and build/maintain positive working relationships


• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability


• Demonstrates ability to interact efficiently with banking software, as well as utilize common office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and related applications; willingness to learn new technologies


• Demonstrates strong problems solving skills

Values

Our values reflect our culture: Everyone is Valued, Do The Right Thing, Friendly Family, & Fun, Dream Big/Act Small, Accountability, Innovation

Work Environment

This position works in a professional office setting. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, move from one point to another, and use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, speak, and hear. The employee will occasionally sit, stoop, lift, kneel, or crouch in the course of completing the job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Salary Statement

The salary range provided in this job posting represents what the company reasonably expects to pay for the position based on the minimum qualification requirements included at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, individual experience, education, and skill level.

Equal Opportunity

First Bankers Trust Company is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Our HR team will reach out to the applicants who meet the qualifications and are most closely aligned with the requirements of the position.