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Universal Banker

  • Banking, Finance, Insurance, Accounting and Trade jobs

Description

  • Educate customers and explain features and benefits of Consumer and Business Banking solutions; make recommendations based on the customer’s identified needs. 
  • Engage customers in a variety of ways to bank with us and provide solutions to meet their needs, encouraging and supporting the use of digital capabilities in customer interactions.
  • Explain the high-level criteria used to decision loan applications.
  • Complete servicing-related responsibilities specific to Consumer and Business Banking customer relationships and lead with inquiries to identify opportunities to solve for other banking needs.
  • Follow the Bank’s sales process and provide simplified, customer-focused advice and guidance.
  • Proactively reach out to customers to contribute to the retention and expansion of all Consumer and Business Banking relationships.
  • Adhere to established customer service standards and provide a differentiated experience by understanding customer needs and delivering solutions in moments that matter most to them.
  • Actively engage in lobby management, meeting and greeting customers and proactively inquiring and taking ownership to solve their banking needs.
  • Introduce appropriate banking partner when servicing needs present an opportunity for a product solution.
  • Assist and stay current with the Consumer and Business Banking AML (Anti-Money Laundering), BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) and KYC (Know Your Customer) processes and related activities. Identify and escalate cases of suspected fraud.
  • Resolve and accurately log all customer complaints in the appropriate system.
  • Review, approve and help resolve Consumer and Business Banking customer overdrafts.
  • Accurately complete customer transactions. 
  • Complete related operational activities required by assigned branch, including documenting interactions and appointments with customers using the appropriate system.
  • Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
  • Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
  • Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
  • Responsible for meeting and maintaining registration requirements under the Federal SAFE Act.
  • Complete other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum of 1 year’s proven retail sales, call center, customer service, or telesales experience
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to interact with varying customers (consumer to small business)
  • Ability to effectively handle difficult customer conversations
  • Well-organized
  • Proven time management skills
  • Proven prioritization skills
  • Ability to work under critical time constraints in a team environment
  • Proficiency with internet user-level technology
  • Bilingual based on branch needs
  • Proven referral and/or sales ability
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Prolonged use of hands and fingers
  • Ability to lift light to heavy objects weighting 5 lbs. to 30 lbs.
  • Ability to read fine print
  • Ability to interact with customers in an open face-to-face work environment

Hard Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Relationship building
  • Customer success
  • Risk assessments
  • Business analysis
  • Meeting minutes
  • Advanced language knowledge

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Time management
  • Organized
  • Work well under pressure