Member Service Consultant

Credit Union West

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Surprise, Arizona

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provides consultative financial advice and member service through teller operations, new account opening, and consumer loan processing. Maintains member relationships and encourages the adoption of digital banking services.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and 0-1 year of customer service experience, preferably in a financial institution. You are able to effectively communicate and solve problems, demonstrating strong time management and organizational skills to serve members efficiently. You will also need functional knowledge of banking regulations and Microsoft Office.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Zoom

Bank Secrecy Act

U.S. Patriot Act

Office of Foreign Assets Control

Anti-Money Laundering

Right to Financial Privacy Act

Bank Bribery Act

Job Description

Credit Union West has been named a ‘Top Company to Work for in Arizona’ for the 12th year in a row (2013-2024)! This prestigious award announced by BestCompaniesAZ is earned by achieving stellar marks in a comprehensive workplace survey, where employees are asked to rate and share feedback including culture, leadership and overall satisfaction.

Credit Union West continuously looks for ways to improve employee satisfaction and experience.  In addition to high paying wages, Credit Union West also offers the following:  

  • Full-time employees receive 100% paid health, dental & vision insurance
  • Earn incentives up to 15%, depending on position
  • 401K plan with employer matching funds up to 5%
  • Profit Sharing
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick days
  • Credit Union West membership and discounts

Be part of our award-winning team!

POSITION SUMMARY

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, new accounts, account maintenance and consumer loan applications and funding. All duties will primarily be performed at the individuals home branch. However, they must also be prepared to provide onsite support to other branch locations as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teller Activities – Efficiently and accurately processes transactions in a friendly manner. Observe context and conversational cues and clues to identify product and service solutions to needs that are presented or emerging. Maintains proper security controls and uses sound judgment to place check holds. Asks questions and maintains knowledge regarding elder abuse and other scams to prevent frontline financial fraud. Responsible for individual cash drawer balancing and assisting with daily branch balancing activities. Encourages members to adopt digital services.

• 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. 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. Establishes member relationships by ensuring responsiveness and regular follow up and encourages member adoption of digital services. • 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, and auto. 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.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: A high school diploma or G.E.D.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 0-1 year of customer service experience, preferably in a financial institution. Ability to work shifts between the hours of Monday – Saturday 8am to 6pm. Bilingual preferred.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Live the mission, vision, and core values of the credit union.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of organization's Employee Handbook.

• 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 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.

Credit Union West

Credit Union West is an award-winning financial cooperative founded in 1951 on the Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Arizona. Our core principles guide our decisions ensuring integrity and trusted member service. With more than $1.3 billion in assets and over 90,000 members, we offer an array of personal banking, business services, and financial education including; free checking accounts, savings accounts, credit cards, auto loans, mortgage loans, home equity, business loans and more! We make banking easy with 14 branch locations in Maricopa and Yavapai County Online and Mobile Banking with our free mobile app. At Credit Union West, our motto is “A Great Place to Work for Great People”. We strive to be an employer of choice through employee engagement, honesty, integrity, and encouraging a supportive working atmosphere that sets us apart from traditional work environments. Winner of the Top Companies to Work for in Arizona for 13 years in a row; we currently staff almost 250 employees at our branches throughout Arizona, as well as, Business Services, Real Estate, and our corporate office in Glendale. It’s important to us to maintain an ‘open door’ culture with a positive atmosphere. We are committed to the overall personal and professional development of our employees while providing unique benefits, educational support, and recognition for achievements. Career opportunities can range from Member Service Consultants to Loan Officers; IT to Finance; Real Estate Specialists to Business Service Officers. In addition to job opportunities, we offer an array of employee benefits, including comprehensive medical and dental insurance, an employer-matched 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and an employee bonus program.
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