Universal Banker I/Teller

BankWest - South Dakota; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional banking institution in Pierre, South Dakota is searching for a Bank Teller. This role involves accurately processing customer transactions, managing both personal and business accounts, and enhancing customer service. Applicants must have a high school diploma and complete the ABA Universal Banker Certification. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills and be able to handle multiple tasks while maintaining quality service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of the ABA Universal Banker Certification Program is needed.
• Experience in customer service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and determine their banking needs.
• Process customer transactions accurately across various platforms.
• Open and close personal and business accounts.
• Identify and resolve customer dissatisfaction.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Knowledge of banking terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ABA Universal Banker Certification

Job description

Overview

Scope of Job
Responsible to perform all related work responsibilities consistent with the standardized procedures and compliance requirements of the Bank. Accountable to process customer transactions accurately and according to the customer service standards of the Bank. Identify customer needs for convenience services and referral opportunities for other services offered by the Bank and Financial Services. Make appropriate recommendations.

Primary Duties

• Actively greet each customer, determine their specific Banking needs, and provide a single point of contact for the completion of transactions.
• Accurately process all customer transactions requested through the lobby, drive-up, or telephone, including but not limited to deposits, withdrawals, loan payment receipt, cashier check issuance, check cashing, credit card advances, savings bond redemption, check orders, wire transfer and ACH transactions.
• Accurately perform assigned work tasks to support the completion of customer transactions, including night depository and mail processing, ATM servicing and balancing, and individual teller drawer balancing.
• Provide customer service, perform account maintenance, and problem solve according to customer needs. This includes stop payments, funds transfers, balance inquiries, address or other information changes, account balancing, debit card and web banking support.
• Open new personal and business accounts including checking, savings, deposit, and IRA/HSA accounts; identify and recommend additional convenience services including web banking and debit cards. Close personal and business accounts as requested.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to sell and refer other Bank, Trust, Brokerage, and Insurance products and services to new and existing customers.
• Actively seek opportunities outside the Bank to grow new customer relationships through referrals and identification of prospects.
• Identify early signs of customer dissatisfaction and work to resolve issues to aid in customer retention; refer to other staff or supervisors as needed.

Secondary Duties

• Work as a team with departmental counterparts on planning and implementing assigned projects and products.
• Participate on various committees and project teams as deemed appropriate by management.
• Attend and actively participate in organization, job specific training offered, and Quality Service programs.
• Adhere to all applicable Policies and Procedures of BankWest organization.
• Community involvement is strongly encouraged.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• ABA Universal Banker Certification Program.

Experience

• Bank trainee or intern experience.
• Experience in customer service.

Knowledge and Special Skills

• Ability to work dependently and/or independently, under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust work schedules as needed to complete job responsibilities.
• Ability to organize and handle multiple responsibilities while delivering quality external and/or internal customer service.
• Strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with external and/or internal customers.
• Knowledge or ability to learn regulatory requirements pertinent to performance of specified duties in the job description.
• Knowledge of banking terminology and procedures.
• Ability to skillfully use a variety of application software, learn computer programs, and comprehend the program output.
• Adhere to Federal Privacy Standards in addition to following BankWest requirements for electronic communication and Social Engineering standards.
• BankWest is a "Sales Organization" and all employees are expected to participate directly or indirectly with increasing BankWest's presence in their markets as appropriate.