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Personal Banker (Float) - Metro Region / West Milford (Full-Time)

Provident Bank, West Milford, NJ, United States


Provident Bank is seeking a Personal Banker (Float) in the Metro Region, primarily serving the branches in West Milford, Wanaque, and Bloomingdale. The role involves establishing relationships with customers and prospective customers to understand, identify, and satisfy financial needs and to provide a positive customer experience while conducting transactions during every branch interaction.

Overview
The Personal Banker position is dynamic and involves both transaction and sales/service duties. Responsibilities may vary day to day based on branch needs. The role may require travel to other branches within the Metro Region as needed.

Key Responsibilities
Sales

Meet sales referrals and cross-sell goals by understanding the features and benefits of all products and services to satisfy customer needs.

Promote bank products and refer or resolve customer inquiries concerning accounts or other banking services.

Actively refer customers for commercial products or services to the branch manager, market manager, or appropriate business partner.

Exceed customer expectations through active engagement and commitment to servicing and building relationships.

Advance the Bank's Corporate Sales Program through needs assessments, developing new relationships, expanding existing ones, and managing a book of business.

Service

Identify opportunities with customers and prospective customers through lobby management.

Assist customers with digital technologies and provide referrals to other lines of business.

Maintain cost efficiency to achieve branch goals; ensure quality of customer service and adherence to sales and brand standards.

Responsible for sales and service delivery.

Provide a positive customer service experience.

Operations

Ensure operational and financial safety and compliance with Bank policies and applicable laws and regulations.

Use lobby management to control and mitigate risk.

Verify customer identity according to guidelines and adhere to all compliance procedures.

Assist branch management with branch operations as needed.

Process transactions including check cashing, withdrawals, deposits, and loan payments.

Prepare Currency Transaction Reports (CTR) and Suspicious Activity Forms (SAF) as required.

Assist in training other branch employees and provide support to the contact center during high call volumes.

Handle customer inquiries by telephone and provide access to safe deposit boxes.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Minimum of 6 months of sales and service experience in a customer-facing retail environment

Strong interpersonal, listening, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs

Professional demeanor with customers and coworkers

Strong math and analytical skills

Understanding and adherence to safety and security practices

Proven relationship-building skills

Ability to establish strong connections with customers through consultative conversations and presentations of sales opportunities

Strong customer service/advocacy skills

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn new programs

Must register as a Mortgage Loan Originator (NMLS) prior to handling mortgage-related activities

Preferred Qualifications

Prior retail banking experience

Life and Health licenses to support investment program

Working Conditions
Retail banking branch environment. Overtime may be required. Travel to other locations/branches as needed. Flexibility to adapt to new locations and reassignment.

Lifting 5 to 25 lbs (coins)

Prolonged sitting/standing

Occasional bending or stooping

Work is performed in a normal office environment with moderate noise. The role may involve travel to customer and property locations.

Additional Information
This job description may not be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Provident Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pay Details: $18.41 - $23.03 per hour. This role is incentive eligible based on company, business, and/or individual goal achievement and performance. Benefits include PTO, holidays, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), life insurance, and other voluntary benefits.

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