About the Role
The Universal Banker serves as a key point of contact for customers within the branch, providing a seamless and personalized banking experience. This role combines responsibilities in customer service, sales, and transaction processing, while supporting the Bank's mission to deliver exceptional service and promote financial wellness.
Responsibilities
- Process a variety of retail and commercial transactions including deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, and check cashing.
- Deliver exceptional customer service by greeting customers upon arrival and guiding them to the appropriate services or team members based on their individual needs.
- Encourage the use of self-service channels and assist customers in navigating digital banking tools.
- Open new personal and business accounts with accuracy and professionalism, following all Bank policies and procedures.
- Take ownership of account servicing and error resolution, escalating complex issues when necessary and following up to ensure timely resolution.
- Recognize customer needs and act on opportunities to build lasting relationships through product recommendations and referrals.
- Conduct needs assessments with customers to identify financial goals and present appropriate solutions.
- Meet personal sales and referral goals by developing new relationships and expanding existing ones.
- Make outbound calls and participate in branch sales promotions as directed by management.
- Follow consumer guidelines for accurate account handling and exception processing.
- Verify endorsements, assess funds availability, and issue receipts in accordance with Bank policy.
- Balance daily work and adhere to all operational procedures.
- Maintain knowledge of ATM settlement, foreign currency handling, night depository procedures, reserve cash and coin maintenance, negotiable control, and branch opening/closing protocols.
- Ensure compliance with all operational, security, and control policies to prevent fraud and protect customer assets.
- Demonstrate teamwork by proactively assisting other Branch colleagues when needed and by contributing actively and constructively during Branch Team meetings.
- Review the following reports daily: Debit cards ordered, Customer Source, Online Banking Enrollment, Stop/ Hold Content, High Dollar Report, CTR addition and review, 3-10 log, IRS Data Capture, Deposit Review.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a pleasant, professional demeanor for effective customer interaction.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Prior cash handling experience preferred.
- Previous customer service experience preferred.
- Flexibility to work a rotating schedule, including Saturdays.
- Availability to attend occasional after-hours meetings as needed.
- Willingness to travel between office locations as required.
- Adaptability to changes in policies and procedures, sometimes implemented rapidly.
- Ability to operate a computer, printer, copier, facsimile machine, telephone, credit card machine, calculator, and shredder.
- Ability to utilize Windows operating system, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and banking systems with the willingness to learn new software, as necessary.
- Regularly required to, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, sit, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, use fingers, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
- Ability to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Close mental and visual attention required to perform work dealing primarily with preparing and analyzing data and figures, performing work assignments, using a computer terminal, and/or extensive reading.
Skills
- Customer service
- Sales
- Transaction processing
- Digital banking tools
- Account opening
- Error resolution
- Product recommendations
- Referrals
- Needs assessment
- Cash handling
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Computer proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Acrobat
- Banking systems
Location
- Baldwinsville
- Liverpool
- North Syracuse
- Bridgeport
- Manlius
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $18.50 - $23.00 per hour
About the Company
- Seneca Savings is a proud community bank that has been serving the Central New York region for over 95 years.
- With deep roots in the area, we're committed to exceeding expectations by delivering big bank technology with a personal touch.
- As a locally focused institution, our mission is to foster growth, empower success, and uplift the communities we serve, guiding our customers, employees, and partners toward achieving their financial dreams.
- We operate five branch locations in Baldwinsville, Liverpool, North Syracuse, Bridgeport, and Manlius, and take pride in offering a workplace culture grounded in our core values: Driven Towards Success, Team Oriented, Customer First, Positive Attitude.
- These values define who we are and how we work, both with each other and with the communities we proudly serve.
- Join our innovative team and be part of a company that's committed to delivering exceptional service, enhancing lives, and making a difference every day.
