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Senior Personal BankerFirst American Bank • Chicago, IL, United States
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Senior Personal Banker

Senior Personal Banker

First American Bank • Chicago, IL, United States
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Senior Personal Banker

Org Structure : Job Posting Location

Chicago, IL - Streeterville - 643 N Fairbanks Ct

Category

Retail Banking

Type

Regular Full-Time

Minimum Pay

USD $25.96 / Hr.

Maximum Pay

USD $28.37 / Hr.

# of Openings

Job Description

First American Bank was founded in Chicago, and over the years has expanded throughout Wisconsin and Florida. As the largest privately held bank in Illinois, we now have over 60 locations and assets of $5+ billion. We are a community bank at heart with international expertise, traditional values, and a forward-looking philosophy. Our employees have the experience and vision to meet the needs of savers, borrowers, and businesses in the 21st century. First American Bank can offer employees a level of visibility, career growth, and stability that is difficult to find in many larger corporations.

The Senior Personal Banker position is senior-level role within the Retail Banking department. This non-exempt (hourly) role services the branch, provides professional customer service and serves as a needs-based sales professional who is a subject matter expert regarding First American Bank's retail banking product and service offering. Additionally, they serve as a leader in sales, relationship building, retail lending and compliance.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales

Serve as a lead representative for the branch to source, develop, and manage meaningful relationships with new and existing customers. Independently identify customer needs and educate them about the features and benefits of First American Bank personal banking products.

  • Proactively contact clients to review and deepen their banking relationship as well as uncover and recommend additional products and services. Responsible for taking Home Equity and other retail loan applications, as well as closing loans, and referring mortgages to internal partners.
  • Mentor branch colleagues regarding sales conversations to develop and deepen customer relationships.
  • Plan, prepare, and deliver a tailored sales presentation ensuring our products and services are effectively presented to the customer.
  • Partner with other areas of the bank to promote : Business Banking, Wealth Management, Treasury Management and Merchant services.
  • Participate in outbound calling, local community events, and other related activities to increase market awareness.
  • Meet or exceed assigned sales goals.

Service

  • Participate in various customer service phone queues to service customers which includes performing research, reviewing transactions, and redirecting customers to appropriate resources when necessary.
  • Manage customer experience, ensuring satisfactory service standards and appropriate resolutions are achieved. Serve as a professional model for less experienced branch colleagues.
  • Lead in all servicing aspects of personal Banking including; mortgages, retail Loans, IRAs, trust accounts, estates, and commercial accounts.
  • Provide high-level customer experiences by assessing and implementing resolution for sensitive customer issues. This includes performing research, reviewing transactions, and redirecting customers to appropriate resources when necessary.
  • Maintain proficiency in advanced phone queues to handle complex customer issues which includes performing research, reviewing transactions, and redirecting customers to appropriate resources when necessary.
  • Utilize tools and resources to organize and analyze customer data to align customer needs to tailored recommendations for products and services. Manage pipeline to adequately capture conversations and opportunities for prospective and current customers.
  • Perform all daily personal banking tasks, including, but not limited to opening, maintaining, and closing deposit accounts (consumer accounts, business accounts, and IRAs).
  • Exercise judgement with respect to required documentation for specific transactions and evaluate First American Bank's ability to act upon a request.
  • Assist and educate new and existing customers on available servicing technology which includes online banking and mobile technology.
  • Serve as an expert in all First American Bank systems. Assist colleagues with system troubleshooting as necessary.
  • Provide teller services including, balancing teller drawer, performing customer transactions, processing cash advances, depositing currency, ordering coin, and other teller services.
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
  • May be responsible for opening and closing the branch as needed.

    • Risk Management

  • Analyze and identify risks while conducting customer transactions. Utilize compliance and fraud training to accurately respond and escalate suspicious activity to the appropriate department.
  • Lead and execute internal audits demonstrating an understanding of internal bank policies and procedures to ensure exemplary customer service standards are met.
  • Leadership :
  • Promote teamwork within the branch to encourage participation.
  • Assist in the coaching and development of less experienced colleagues.
  • Serve as a professional role model, including appearance, dress, and communication.

    • QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School degree or equivalent.
  • College degree in business or related field a plus.
  • Comprehensive training and professional development are provided to adequately prepare employees, equipping individuals with the skill sets to succeed in the role. Trainings will include technical and customer service topics via classroom style, electronic, and one-on-one trainings.
  • This position requires the individual to take loan applications and close loans.
  • This position may require the employee to register and maintain registration with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLS).
  • Minimum of two years of personal banking experience required.
  • Proven track record of sales and customer service experience required.
  • Ability to handle cash transactions and proficient in working with US currency.
  • General understanding of consumer and mortgage lending required.
  • Prior leadership experience preferred.
  • Must be professional, comfortable speaking with external and internal contacts with a demonstrated ability to tailor the message appropriately to the audience and situation effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to convey thoughts and ideas effectively and succinctly via written formats, including emails, letters, and electronic platforms. Maintain professional standards relating to spelling and grammar.
  • Maintain credibility through professional demeanor, appearance, and presence by modeling standards appropriate to our environment and industry.
  • Maintain good working relationships with internal partners by exhibiting exemplary interpersonal skills, adopting a constructive, solutions-focused approach.
  • Use sound professional judgment to balance the interests of the organization and customer, understanding and using available resources to mitigate risks.
  • Cold calling sales ability, with assertive, positive, and persistent style.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products and applications, including the ability to effectively prepare or review documents, procedures, and reports.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and applications, as well as the ability to understand, adapt and adjust responsibilities / workflows as a result of system upgrades.
  • Occasional travel to other First American Bank locations to assist and audit other branches, Bank functions, and training facilities required.

    • Typically scheduled for a 36 - 40 hour work week with shifts between the hours Monday through Friday 8 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m. and Saturday 8 : 00 a.m. to 1 : 00 p.m. Additional hours may be required to participate in phone queues, after hour meetings, and call nights.

  • Punctuality is required to maintain First American Bank's customer service standards.
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