Universal Banker 2

First Mutual Holding Co.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Cincinnati is seeking a Universal Banker to provide exceptional customer service and assist with various banking transactions. The role requires 2-4 years of banking experience, strong customer service skills, and proficiency in MS Office. The Universal Banker will monitor staff activities, handle cash, and cross-sell products. This role offers the opportunity for leadership and teamwork within a retail banking environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of banking experience required with cash handling and customer service.
• 0-2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of banking laws and regulations required.
• Notary Public is preferred.
• Driver's license required for float positions.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service by processing transactions.
• Monitors activities and acts as a resource for staff.
• Maintains cash vault and ensures adequate funds are available.
• Cross-sells bank's products and services.
• Facilitates teamwork and leads staff training.

Skills

Active Listening

Change Champion

Coaching

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Organizational Savvy

Process Oriented

Service Orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Cleartouch

Nautilus

Various government and investor software/web portals

CRM

Job description

The Universal Banker is the core role within the First Federal Lakewood retail branches. There are 3 levels within the Universal Banker job family with progressive responsibilities. All Universal Bankers provide exceptional front line customer service and sales within the branch.

The Universal Banker 2, as directed, provides day-to-day direction to other Universal Bankers, approves transactions and assigns work. Performs primary and advanced duties including check verification, wire transfers, and facilitation of team meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service by processing customer transactions and handling account maintenance; answers customer inquiries both in person and on the telephone including Customer Relationship Center Support; follows-up with customers as necessary.
• Monitors activities and acts as a resource for assigned staff; approves transactions; ensures procedures are being followed; monitors over/short reports. As needed, operates teller window following Branch Operation Guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Maintains vault by ordering cash, distributing cash to assigned staff, and reconciling the vault; ensures adequate cash is available for customer transactions.
• Opens and closes accounts and services with accuracy and in accordance to bank policies and applicable regulations. Cross-sells bank's products and services and makes referrals for investment, mortgage and business banking products.
• Handles check verification and wire transfers as needed. Keeps up to date with related system and maintains wire transfer certification.
• Understands and strives to meet individual, team and branch performance metrics and sales goals. Facilitates teamwork and shared responsibility for success. Participates in and may lead team meetings, completes all assigned training and leads staff training as necessary. Learns/keeps up to date with all assigned systems, software and procedures including Digital Banking system, online service procedures, wire transfer certification and Webcapture system.
• Able to perform all branch opening and closing duties. Prepares, updates and monitors assigned reports in a timely manner and with accuracy.
• May float to other bank branches as needed.
• Keeps up to date and complies with all bank policies/procedures as well as applicable banking laws and regulations, including, but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, and related anti-money laundering statutes, and federal consumer protection legislation and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of banking experience required. Experience must include cash handling and customer service. Experience handling cash is required.
• 0-2 years of experience as a supervisor, mentor or team leader is preferred.
• Strong understanding of banking laws and regulations is required.
• Notary Public is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software required. Cleartouch, Nautilus, various government and investor software/web portals preferred. CRM preferred.
• Driver's license required (for float positions).

• Active Listening.
• Change Champion.
• Coaching.
• Communication.
• Conflict Resolution.
• Organizational Savvy.
• Process Oriented.
• Service Orientation.

Physical Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift, walk, stand, sit, bend, reach with hands and arms, climb, push/pull, use hands, and see, hear and speak.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• This position is performed in a retail bank setting.
• Employee must be able to work days and hours that the branch is open, including weekends and overtime as needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.