ConnectOne Bank · 10 hours ago
Banking Relationship Specialist
ConnectOne Bank is a growth-oriented commercial bank committed to putting people first and empowering employees. The Banking Relationship Specialist plays a crucial role in enhancing client relationships by acquiring, retaining, and expanding banking services for both business and consumer clients while embodying the company's culture.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Support the Bank’s “People First” focus and rules of engagement—greeting clients by name, maintaining a professional demeanor, ensuring the branch reflects ConnectOne Bank standards and working as an active member of the Branch team, always striving to make ConnectOne Bank “A Better Place to Be”
Proactively identify opportunities for relationship acquisition and development by cross-selling the Bank’s products and services in a consultative manner
Perform account opening for deposit products and educate clients on the Bank’s product and service offerings
Ensure all activities, transactions and records are in compliance with operational, security and control procedures of the Bank, preventing fraud and protecting customer assets
Handle customer service issues by conducting research, taking ownership, and following up with on a daily basis as necessary until conclusion
Assist other branch team members with transactions and overall operations, as necessary, and provide feedback and coaching to improve overall team performance
Perform service transactions for the Branch to include check re-orders, address/name changes, safe deposit box access, outbound wires, account maintenance and outbound client contact
Serve as primary back-up to the Branch Manager or Assistant Branch Manager where applicable, for operational and service-related functions
Assists with Teller functions as needed including performing banking transactions over the phone or at the drive-up window including accepting deposits, cashing checks, and assisting clients with other banking needs, and branch opening and closing as needed
Active participation in achieving branch sales objectives
Maintains a 90% plus service performance and reinforces feed -back gained from mystery shops
Supports retail and community events to promote the brand in accordance with the retail business plan
Performs other duties that may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong needs-based sales skills
One to three years bank platform sales and teller experience
Detailed understanding of federal banking compliance and requirements
Strong “People First” interest and ability
Strong ability in assessing and meeting the needs of customer and/or solving customer problems
Effective teambuilding and interpersonal communication abilities are necessary
Ability to lift items up to 25 lbs
ConnectOne Bank culture mastery
To support business needs, ability to work a flexible schedule is required
Benefits
World class health, vision, and dental benefits on day one
401k with employer match
Employee appreciation events (team building, softball games, food truck days, etc..)
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Wellness programs (flu shot, preventive care, health programs and services discounts, etc..)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Discount perks
CNOB Community Service Events
Company
ConnectOne Bank
ConnectOne Bank provides creative financial products and customized solutions.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$50M2015-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $50M
2014-01-21Acquired
2013-02-12IPO
Recent News
2025-12-18
2025-12-03
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.
2025-10-31
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