About the Role
The Relationship Specialist assists members with their financial needs and goals through exceptional service and problem-solving. This role combines member services, account opening, and collaboration with other departments to fulfill member requirements. The incumbent will greet members, act as a financial consultant, and perform teller transactions.
Responsibilities
- Deliver extraordinary member service by demonstrating and maintaining exceptional knowledge and expertise of all financial products and services.
- Provide highly effective resolution of member issues.
- Develop loyal member relationships by identifying and understanding needs, providing sound advice, and tailoring financial solutions.
- Create a positive member experience and maintain all member service standards.
- Promote the Credit Union’s products and services and deepen relationships through appropriate sales activities.
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships and ongoing referrals to other lines of business.
- Greet and welcome members, facilitate their orientation to the branch, and guide them on technology usage.
- Participate in branch sales and promotion programs.
- Actively participate in branch sales development meetings.
- Champion the opportunity to cross-sell.
- Ask for business referrals from satisfied members and attain personal sales goals.
- Open new deposit accounts, originate loan applications, process loan closings, open certificate accounts, and process renewals in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Assist branch management in operations matters including compliance, policies, procedures, balancing, cash ordering, replenishments, maintenance, branch audits, tracking reports, and member service issues.
- Promptly research and resolve member questions, problems, and complaints via telephone, written correspondence, or in-person.
- Provide training and cross-training to other branch associates as needed.
- Demonstrate initiative, a commitment to continuous learning, and adaptability.
- Actively learn, demonstrate, and foster the Credit Union’s Creating Member Loyalty program values and culture.
- Notarize documents when needed.
- Participate in special projects or other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/Equivalency required.
- Notary designation preferred.
- Minimum two - three years’ prior Sr. Teller/MSS experience.
- Completion of Creating Member Loyalty core curriculum and Advanced Product Knowledge.
- Excellent knowledge of the Credit Union’s policies and procedures.
- Eligible to register as a Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO).
- Subject to a credit check and fingerprinting.
- Requires arm, hand, and fingers for operating job-related equipment.
- Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time.
- Occasional lifting required.
- Compliance with Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (S.A.F.E. Act) and its regulations.
- Compliance with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti Money Laundering (AML), Information Security and Privacy policies and procedures.
- Complete annual BSA, AML, Information Security, Privacy, and other job-related training.
Skills
- Outgoing, welcoming, enthusiastic, patient, sales-oriented, reliable, team-oriented, and conscientious.
- Excellent communication (verbal, written, and listening) skills.
- Professional telephone skills.
- Ability to cross-sell products and services.
- Ability to use ATM, calculator, fax machine, vault, surveillance equipment, and money counter.
- Fluent in the use of tablets, smart technology (i.e.: iPhone/android, etc.), and cash recycler technology.
- Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong math skills.
- Strong keyboarding skills.
Location
- Hilton Branch
Work Type
- Full time
- Non-Exempt
Experience Level
- Minimum two - three years’ prior Sr. Teller/MSS experience.
Education Level
- High School Diploma/Equivalency
- Notary designation preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $23.50 - $24.00 per hour
About the Company
- The Summit Federal Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
