Universal Banker II

Dime Bank; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Dime Bank is seeking a Universal Banker II in Vernon, CT. The role focuses on delivering outstanding customer service, handling routine transactions, and proactively turning service opportunities into sales events. You will build customer relationships and refer prospects to partners for loans, investments, and insurance.

As part of Retail Banking, you’ll meet sales and service goals, participate in community activities, and ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and bank policies.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in a retail environment, including sales and cash handling.
• Knowledge of banking regulations and NMLS registration under the SAFE Act; background and credit check.
• A life insurance license or licensure may be required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and customer relationship abilities.

Responsibilities

• Achieve operational and revenue benchmarks as defined by branch leadership.
• Explain, promote, sell, and cross-sell products and services to meet sales and service goals.
• Retain/acquire Retail and Commercial customer relationships through calls and referrals.
• Serve as primary contact for customers; perform routine account transactions and assist inquiries.
• Comply with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and branch security procedures.
• Participate in community activities and represent Dime Bank professionally.

Skills

Sales experience

Cash handling

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Negotiation

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

NMLS registration under SAFE Act

Life insurance license may be required

Job description

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Universal Banker II

Full Time Vernon, CT, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1349

Position Summary:

As a member of the Retail Banking team, the Universal Banker will be responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction by providing outstanding service and creating a positive overall experience for every customer. Develops and enhances customer relationships to contribute to the branch, and Bank, success. Processes routine transactions accurately and efficiently, resolves customer service issues, and pro-actively turns service opportunities into sales events. Ensures compliance in strict accordance with federal and state regulations, and bank policies and procedures. Refers customers to appropriate business partners for residential and consumer loans, investment and insurance products, and commercial business needs. Participates in business calls and community activities to develop new business relationships and to retain/expand existing relationships.

Functions:

• Responsible for the achievement of operational (as provided by the VP, Retail Operations Manager) and revenue (as provided by the VP, Retail Sales Manager) benchmarks
• Explains, promotes, sells, and/or cross-sells products and services based on customers’ needs and meets or exceeds defined individual sales, referral, and service goals
• Retains/acquires business (Retail and Commercial) relationships through participation in active calling of existing customers and prospects. Refers customers to business partner expert for mortgages and loans, financial services and commercial business needs
• Serves as a primary contact for customers; accurately performs routine account transactions; opens and closes accounts; and assists customers in service inquiries
• Employs problem-solving skills and sound judgment and recommends appropriate solutions to resolve customer problems, concerns, requests
• Meets branch operations and security requirements in the opening and/or closing of the branch on a rotating basis and in the balancing of the cash vaults and ATMs. Adheres to compliance procedures and operational risk controls in accordance with any and all applicable regulatory requirements, standards, and bank policy
• Comply with SAFE Act requirements and Obtain/maintain a unique NMLS number
• Actively participates in community activities, represents Dime Bank in a favorable and professional manner
• Performs other assigned duties essential to the operation of the branch

Knowledge, Skills, Requirements:

Requires a high school diploma or GED. Strong knowledge of financial products and services, banking regulations, and National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) registration under the terms of the SAFE Act. The NMLS required registration process includes a satisfactory background and credit check. A life insurance license or licensure (if applicable) may also be required.

• Two or more years of experience in a retail environment, including sales and cash handling
• Adherence to compliance of all applicable Federal and State bank regulations, as well as Dime Bank policies and procedures
• Effective selling, cross-selling, referral skills
• Exceptional customer service, and strong interpersonal and customer relationship building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to interact well with all levels of personnel
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and work independently

Physical Demands and Condition Requirements:

• General office environment
• Ability to lift bags of coin

Equipment Used:

• Computer
• Coin machine
• Bill counter
• Check imaging hardware

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.