Berkshire Bank · 10 hours ago
Personal Banking Rep - 181 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI
Berkshire Bank is a retail banking institution seeking a Personal Banking Representative to provide exceptional client experiences and build relationships within the financial center. The role involves advising clients on product selection, managing account documentation, and ensuring compliance with banking regulations while participating in sales initiatives and community outreach.
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Responsibilities
Advises clients on product selection, capitalizes on relationship building opportunities, and establishes new accounts
Originates/closes consumer loans and second mortgage products, ensures proper documentation for all account maintenance, and handles safe deposit rentals and access where applicable
Has a working knowledge of Small Business and can accept applications as needed
Is adept at asking clients questions related to their finances and managing relationships with such tools as the Relationship Builder and Salesforce
Works with clients to refer partnership solutions such as Wealth, Insurance, Cash Management and Mortgage
Resolves routine and complex client issues or problems
Lead through lobby management, ensure prompt welcomes of assistance to clients, and genuinely thank clients for their business
Is proficient in the digital banking space and can assist clients with adoption
Stays abreast of all banking regulations and internal policies/procedures regarding products/services
May perform routine client service line duties as redeems and exchanges savings bonds, check encashment, deposit and payment processing, processes check orders and loan documents, prepares client correspondence, and may open and process incoming mail
Provides backup to Financial Center Manager, Assistant Banking Center Manager, or client service line as needed and facilitates and participates in branch team meetings
Participates in all internal sales/referral programs in order to achieve branch goals and support all bank-wide initiatives
Perform outreach to clients for such initiatives as the banks CAREs program and other community relations opportunities
Ensures compliance with all banking laws, rules, regulations, and prescribed policies/practices/procedures necessary to reduce risk and uphold ethical standards related to and required by one’s duties
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Proven experience in a goal-oriented sales or customer service environment
Strong verbal/written communication skills including telephone interactions
Proficient computer skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Problem solving skills
Excellent customer service skills
Cash Handling
Must be eligible to be registered in the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry for purposes of SAFE Act
Available to work Saturday hours and travel to nearby offices as required
Preferred
Cash handling experience
Sales experience
Company
Berkshire Bank
Berkshire Bank is a division of Beacon Bank & Trust, commonly known as Beacon Bank, a subsidiary of Beacon Financial Corporation (NYSE: BBT).
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-07-20IPO
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