Member Service Specialist

Credit Union West•Avondale, AZ

About The Position

Enhances the quality of life for our members by embracing the organization’s mission and core values. This frontline, member-facing position will provide an industry leading member service experience. Provides consultative conversations and sound financial advice for our members through the development and expansion of new and existing relationships. This universal sales position supports teller operations, opening of consumer and business new accounts, account maintenance and consumer personal and real estate loan applications and funding.

Requirements

A high school diploma or G.E.D.
A minimum of 1-3 years of lending experience in a financial institution required.
Ability to work shifts between the hours of Monday – Saturday 8am to 6pm.
NMLS required.
Live the mission, vision, and core values of the credit union.
Able to communicate effectively and tactfully with employees and members both orally and in writing.
Demonstrate critical thinking and being self-reliant to better analyze and solve problems.
Effective time management and organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and be agile to serve members and employees.
Maintain working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and collaborative tools (Teams and Zoom).
Thorough knowledge and understanding of organization’s Employee Handbook and policies.
Must demonstrate a functional knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act in addition to other Federal laws, including but not limited to U.S. Patriot Act, Office of Foreign Assets & Control, Anti-Money Laundering, Right to Financial Privacy Act, and the Bank Bribery Act.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Sales and Service – Consistently demonstrates behaviors that reflect the mission, core values and service standards of the Credit Union. Meets or exceeds sales and production objectives by handling member requests, identifying needs and making recommendations. Responsible for application processing and funding of consumer loans including personal, credit cards, auto, and home equity. Solicits a variety of peace-of-mind ancillary products associated with loans. Accurately completes loan and title documents. Participates in outbound calling campaigns as needed.
New Account and Member Maintenance – Opens, maintains, and closes a wide variety of membership accounts including but not limited to savings, checking, certificate, and retirement accounts. Opens specialty accounts such as Business, Trust and Estate. Provides proactive and timely follow up. Assists members with a wide range of services such as online banking, direct deposit, automatic transfers, and account maintenance. Assists members through digital channels such as phone, and email, ensuring professional communication through all channels. Encourages adoption of digital services.
Teller and Branch Support – Efficiently and accurately processes transactions in a friendly manner. Maintains proper security controls and uses sound judgment to place check holds. Follows member identification procedures and asks questions to mitigate fraud. Uses good judgment to provide overrides within permission authority. Responsible for individual cash drawer balancing and assisting with daily branch balancing activities. Acts as a support resource for other team members. Completes assigned auditing, ordering and vault related responsibilities.
Performs other duties as assigned.