Associate Banker I - Full-time

div h4Job Details/h4 divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Palos Branch - Palos Park, IL/div divstrongPosition Type/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Full Time/div divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;$20.00 - $23.00 Hourly/div /div h4Description/h4h2Description/h2 pstrongTITLE:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Associate Banker Inbsp;nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; STATUS:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Non-Exemptnbsp; nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/strong/p pstrongMANAGER:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Market Managernbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;/strong/p pstrongDEPARTMENT:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Retailnbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;/strong/p pnbsp;/p pstrongGENERAL FUNCTION/strong:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/p pServe as a proactive member of the Retail Branch team by being both an initial sales and service contact for new and existing clients while also servicing and profiling clients at the teller window to create a positive client experience.nbsp; The Associate Banker I will have a high level of teller skills and a working level of the banker platform system, able to service existing accounts and open new account relationships.nbsp; The Associate Banker I will establish new and existing customer account relationships through sales and referrals of retail, commercial, investments, and other lines of business products and services./p pnbsp;/p pstronguESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/u/strongu:/u/p ul li pPerform daily branch responsibilities and tasks such as account transactions, account maintenance, customer correspondence, balancing consistently, balance and monitor cash items, order and prepare cash shipments, and collection items./p /li li pMay perform duties to include cross-selling additional bank products, along with knowledge of opening and closing accounts, servicing customers, processing stop payments, wire transfers, telephone transfers, placing check orders, processing special instructions on accounts and performing general file maintenance./p /li li pMaintain a balancing record that is in line with policy; have the ability to find and correct outages and to enlist help as needed for more difficult errors./p /li li pConsistently meet or exceed sales goals as set by Branch Management by effectively and efficiently cross-selling bank products and services to both current and potential customers./p /li li pDeliver superior customer service with both internal and external customers and escalate issues to management when necessary./p /li li pFollow policies, procedures, regulations, confidentiality requirements, and operational controls.nbsp;/p /li li pAddress customer problems with professionalism and sound judgment.nbsp; Escalate more complex problems or concerns as needed./p /li li pMaintain open and honest communication with Branch team members./p /li li pPromote and display effective planning and organizational skills, dependability, flexibility, and enthusiastic participation of change and innovation including opening and closing the Branch as neededstrong./strong/p /li li pMaintain a well-developed working knowledge of the complete line of products and services offered; taking responsibility to keep up to date and request assistance for further development needs./p /li li pContinuously increase knowledge and skills through self-motivation, formal education, seminars and in-house training./p /li li pProvide support to new and less experienced Associate Bankers, answering questions and finding solutions to customer issues that require more experience./p /li li pActively participate in all bank promotional events and product/service initiatives in order to support bank sales and service goals./p /li li pRepresent the bank in the community in a professional manner.nbsp;/p /li li pFollow all Branch standards including maintaining a well organized and prepared work environment./p /li li pPerform other duties as assigned./p /li /ul pnbsp;/p pstronguMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:/u/strong/p ul li pExtensive cash handling; this requires the ability to perform basic math functions./p /li li pBasic computer skills./p /li li pExtensive contact with the public, necessitating the ability to present and maintain a professional image at all times./p /li li pAbility to properly read and write well enough to communicate in both oral and written form./p /li li pKnowledge of banking policies, procedures and regulations in order to perform duties with minimal supervision./p /li li pAbility to take initiative and utilize sound judgment in decision-making and problem solving./p /li li pAbility to work in a team environment with the ability to interact well, and in a positive manner, with co-workers and management./p /li li pAbility to demonstrate a sales initiative./p /li li pFlexibility in scheduling./p /li /ul pnbsp;/p pstronguEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE/u/strong/p pnbsp;/p ul li pHigh School Diploma or its equivalent./p /li li pMinimum one-year related experience in retail banking and/or sales./p /li /ul pnbsp;/p pstronguADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES/u:/strong/p pnbsp;/p pEvery employee of Republic Bank is responsible for knowing and practicing Bank Secrecy Laws (AML/CIP/SAR/CTR/OFAC), the USA Patriot Act, and other related regulations as they relate to their specific job function. Training will be provided during your Introductory Period and annually thereafter. If you need additional training, you are responsible for contacting your immediate supervisor./p pnbsp; nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/p pustrongWHAT WE OFFER/strong/u/p pAs part of our commitment to your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, we proudly provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:/p pnbsp;/p ul li pA competitive salary range estimated at $20 - $23 per hour for this position. (Final compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications)/p /li li pGenerous Paid time Off (PTO) to help you rest, recharge, and take care of what matters most/p /li li pHealth, dental, and vision insurance with tax-advantaged FSA and HSA account options/p /li li pRetirement benefits including 401k plan with discretionary matching contributions./p /li li pChildcare assistance program to support working parents and their eligible dependents/p /li li pParental Leave for both primary and secondary caregivers/p /li li pShort-term and long-term disability coverage for long-term income security/p /li li pBasic Life and ADamp;D insurance with elective additional coverage for you, your spouse, or children/p /li li pMental health amp; wellness benefits including bank-paid Headspace meditation app subscription and access to our Employee Assistance Program/p /li /ul pnbsp;/p pJoin us and be part of a team where your contributions are valued and supported. We look forward to meeting you!/p pnbsp;/p pWe look forward to working with you and to the contributions you will make to Republic Bank of Chicago, as well as the opportunity to provide you with professional growth.nbsp; However, we recognize that you retain the option, as does Republic Bank of Chicago, of ending your employment with us at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause.nbsp; As such, your employment with Republic Bank of Chicago is at-will and neither this job description nor any other oral or written representations may be considered a contract for any specific period of time./p h4Qualifications/h4br