Universal Banker

Hancock Whitney

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Build and maintain client relationships through proactive outreach and consultative sales of financial products. Process routine banking transactions and educate clients on digital banking tools while ensuring operational compliance.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of sales or client service experience, and a high school diploma or GED is required. You possess proficiency in navigating banking systems and digital tools, and you are able to build and expand client relationships through consultative sales.

Must Have Skills for ATS

NMLS registration

SAFE Act of 2008

Job Description

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Build, manage, and retain client relationships by conducting proactive outreach, needs assessments, and consultative sales conversations.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, matching financial products and services to meet their goals.
  • Proactively educate clients on self-service and digital banking solutions (mobile, online, ATMs, and  emerging technologies) to ensure 24/7 account access.
  • Process routine financial center transactions accurately and efficiently, including deposits, withdrawals, and loan payments.
  • Manage lobby activity by greeting and directing clients, monitoring risk, and ensuring a positive client experience.
  • Identify and refer clients to internal partners (mortgage, business banking, investments) for specialized financial needs.
  • Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline to achieve assigned goals and contribute to branch growth.
  • Uphold all risk management, compliance, and security standards, maintaining operational and financial soundness.
  • Participate in community outreach and business development activities to expand the client base.
  • Maintain awareness of surroundings, client behavior, and potential risk indicators to ensure a safe environment.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

  • High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 1+ year of sales, client service, or retail experience required; prior banking experience preferred
  • Will also consider a Bachelor’s degree plus cash handling and customer service experience in retail/financial services
  • Demonstrated ability to build and expand client relationships
  • Proficiency navigating multiple banking systems and digital tools
  • NMLS registration under the SAFE Act of 2008 required; employment contingent upon successful registration and background check.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to work Financial Center hours, including weekends and evenings, and to travel as required.
  • Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
  • Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 50 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions.  If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.

Hancock Whitney

LEGACY OF STRENGTH; EXTENSIVE EXPERTISE More than a century ago, our founders saw the need for a bank built to last—an institution anchored in values, reinforced with resilience and focused on opportunity for both clients and associates. Today, we carry on that remarkable legacy as one of America’s strongest, safest banks serving one of the nation’s most vibrant corridors. Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ: HWC) holds over $35B in assets and has offices and financial centers in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas offer comprehensive financial products and services, including traditional and online banking; commercial and small business banking; private banking; trust and investment services; healthcare banking; and mortgage services. The company also operates loan production offices in the greater metropolitan areas of Nashville, Tennessee and Atlanta, Georgia. OUR MISSION Each day, we reaffirm our mission to help people achieve their financial goals and dreams. OUR PURPOSE We work hard to create opportunities for people and the communities we serve—our purpose for doing what we do. OUR PROMISE TO ASSOCIATES We honor and respect associates with a heartfelt promise: You can grow. You have a voice. You are important. OUR CORE VALUES Five timeless core values keep us strong, help us grow and define the way we do business: Honor & Integrity, Strength & Stability, Commitment to Service, Teamwork and Personal Responsibility.
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