Customer Service Associate - Southampton Branch at Dime Commercial Bank in Southampton, NY

Job description

• Summary: Dime Commercial Bank (Dime) is currently hiring for a Customer Service Associate (CSA) at its Southampton Branch in Long Island. The CSA will be responsible for ensuring the accurate completion of customer requests and services, responding to inquiries in a timely fashion, and processing routine bank transactions. Prior experience as a Universal Banker, Relationship Banker, Customer Service Associate/Representative, Financial Service Associate, a plus.
• The hourly wage minimum = $22; maximum = $29. The exact pay may vary based on skills, experience, training, licenses/certifications, language necessities, and location.
• All applicants need to attach a recent resume.

Responsibilities

• Process customer transactions accurately and efficiently, including, but not limited to, deposits, withdrawals, transfers, money orders, cash advances, cashiers’ checks, and night drop bags.
• Reconcile cash drawer by proving cash transactions, counting and packaging currency and coins.
• Perform account services to all Dime customers.
• Respond to customer inquiries and deliver in-depth knowledge of Dime products and services to provide appropriate solutions.
• Support business development efforts of Branch Manager through in-branch sales, phone, and direct mailing campaigns.
• Report under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), requirements related to Currency Transaction Report (CTR), Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) and Dime internal Suspicious Activity Tracking Report.
• Perform New Account and File Maintenance reviews to ensure accuracy and integrity of data for SOX 404 purposes.
• Possess current knowledge of bank regulatory requirements.
• Uncover opportunities for and service clients with consumer and commercial lending needs and refer them to the appropriate department.
• Make decisions within their realm of authority (i.e., overdrafts, overrides, signature guarantees) in lieu of absent managers.
• Cross train on both teller window and banking platform as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year retail banking experience required. Prior experience as a Universal Banker, Relationship Banker, Customer Service Associate/Representative, Financial Service Associate, a plus.
• Cash-handling experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Advanced PC, Network, E-Mail, Director, Internet, Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Transaction Research experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills to effectively uncover and resolve customer issues.
• Thorough understanding of compliance and record keeping requirements.

Skills

Required

• Excellent customer service skills.

Preferred

• Cash-handling experience.