Universal Banker I

Position: Universal Banker l
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Branch Administration
Reports To: Retail Branch Manager/ 1st VP Manager of Retail Banking

ABOUT US:
Bristol County Savings Bank, founded in 1846, is a full-service financial institution offering commercial lending, personal and business banking, and mortgage services. The Bank’s Financial Advisory Services division has successfully assisted businesses, individuals and non-profits with the management of their assets since 1989. The Bank’s steady growth and expansion has resulted in $3.1 billion in assets and just over 400 employees in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The key words at Bristol County Savings Bank are: "Commitment, Stability, and Community," values that are combined with state-of-the-art technology to meet the needs of its customers. A dedicated local community bank for over 175 years, Bristol County Savings Bank is actively involved in giving back to all the communities it serves both through financial support and the volunteerism of its people.

OVERVIEW:
The Universal Banker handles all aspects of customer interaction including the sales process and transaction handling. Efforts should focus on building full banking relationships with current customers and prospects. The Universal Banker should also recognize customer needs while deepening relationships by promoting, explaining, and cross-selling bank products and services.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs any functions necessary, within scope of authority and expertise in order to provide the highest level of service and responsiveness to customers and the community in which it serves.

2. Meet or exceed all financial objectives pertaining to individual goals and branch team goals. Engage with customers by following established customer interaction model to establish new customer relationships, to retain and deepen existing customer relationships, and to provide the highest customer service experience. Fulfill customer financial needs by utilizing the sales process including referrals to business partners, closing sales and completing Customer Summaries.

3. May manage Personal Banker Portfolio.

4. Encourage customer to utilize automated transaction handling by conducting demonstration of alternative banking delivery channels. If automation is not possible or desired by customer, accept and process deposits, payments, checks for cashing and other transactions via manual processing according to established procedures and standards for performance.

5. Handle servicing of customer accounts and resolve issues efficiently and effectively with the highest of customer service standards. Recognize cross-sell opportunities, including core deposit accounts as well as insurance and investment products. Refer to specialists as required.

6. Adhere to compliance and operations risk controls in accordance with the company and regulatory standards, policies and practices. Be able to efficiently and effectively access operational policies and procedures. Perform operational responsibilities as designated by management.

7. Establish proficiency of the Bank’s systems needed to effectively service customers with the highest of service standards.

8. May coordinate the operations of a branch office to ensure quality customer service and effective branch operations in conformance with established Bank strategies, policies and procedures. May assist tellers with customer transactions and/or daily branch settlement.

9. May assist with the branch operations and with the training of branch personnel, consistent with the operational protocols established by the Bank. May have the ability to take and close consumer loans including equity loans.

10. May represent the Bank through participation in community and industry related activities. Actively promotes interest in the Bank wherever and whenever possible.

11. Non-Certified with the expectation to work towards full certification as UB II within 9 months

12. Ensure information security policies are adhered to and that required controls are implemented as intended.

13. Research and evaluate data from various sources to identity new threats, trends, issues and opportunities to improve processes.

14. Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned.

OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
15. Performs related and unrelated duties as may be required.

REQUIREMENTS:
Spanish Speaking Preferred.
Requires strong interpersonal skills and vibrant, outgoing personality, leading to strong client service and sales skills. Requires knowledge of financial institution operations and procedures. Requires a working knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to financial institution and the ability to interpret and understand laws and regulations. Requires the ability to apply strong analytical skills in reviewing data received from business partners. Requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal business partners demonstrating a working knowledge of major business functions. Requires effective communication skills including oral and written skills. Requires the ability to work with all levels of management and staff.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:
Performs work independently within scope of established guidelines and practices. Consults with Branch Manager, Assistant Branch Manager and/or VP Manager Retail Banking when clarification or exception to Bank policy may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any physical demands or work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT:
Bristol County Savings Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Bank considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or membership in any other protected class as defined by law.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
401(k)
Employee Pension
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement

Begins first of the month following date of hire:
Medical, Dental, Vision
Critical Illness Insurance
Disability insurance including LIFE, Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Account
Health Savings Account

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.bristolcountysavings.com/
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