Full-Time Teller/ Loan Officer

Company: TwinStar Credit Union
Location: Yelm
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

Description: Invest In People. Empower Success. TwinStar Credit Union is seeking a Full-Time Teller/Loan Officer to join our team at our Yelm Safeway branch! This position is responsible for building valued financial relationships with our members by actively recommending and cross-selling credit union products and services that best meet our members' financial needs. This position will also perform routine member transactions including deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, transfers, and check cashing. At least 1 year of experience with customer service, cash handling, and sales in a financial services or retail environment is required. Salary: $17.53-$21.92/hr. Depending on experience and qualifications Requirements: Essential Functions and Tasks: Greets members upon entrance to credit union in a courteous, timely, and professional manner; determines the member's needs and assists members or directs the member to the appropriate person.
Escorts member back to station or where member is comfortable to offer assistance.
Opens new share accounts (savings, checking, money market, certificate, business, organizational, and benefit accounts, individual retirement, trust accounts, estate, custodial, and guardianship accounts) or closes existing accounts by gathering and entering necessary information into computer system; and processes necessary paperwork.
Posts transactions on computer system including deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, transfers, check cashing, credit and cash advances; and handles money orders, and cashier's check purchases.
Creates and maintains a professional and effective business relationship with the member; provides members an opportunity to establish financial goals through recommending credit union programs to meet their specific needs (Financial Planning, BALANCE program, Business Services and 1st Mortgage, Home Advantage etc.).
Teaches members how to best utilize newest technology by assisting them in set up and troubleshooting (tablets, smartphones, laptops, computers, etc.).
Evaluates and verifies loan applications and credit criteria. Determines value of collateral. Approves loans within limits of authority and notifies applicants of loan decisions. Requests additional information, if required.
Coordinates and processes closings. Ensures that each loan is promptly and properly prepared, documented, processed, approved and disbursed.
Actively cross-sells and opens credit union products by utilizing account information to ask pertinent questions to assess member's financial needs.
Contacts (on-boards) members in person, by letter, and phone to market products and services. Follows-up on contacts and increases penetration of member financial services while using CRM program.
Protects the assets of the credit union by properly identifying members and performing transactions with accuracy.
Maintains and balances cash within established limits.
Performs a variety of account maintenance duties (i.e., name and address changes, etc.).
Prepares and executes 90 day action plans. Establishes goals and achieves goals through effective sales programs designed to meet member needs.
Exhibits effective written and oral communication skills. Displays professionalism in presentations to members and potential members. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
Performs MIP (Member Identification Program) process as outlined in the credit union's Bank Secrecy Act procedure. Ensures the security and confidentiality of private member information. Completes Bank Secrecy Act related forms, including, but not limited to, the following: Currency Transaction Report, Suspicious Activity Report and Negotiable Instrument Log.
Performs required OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) check as outlined in the credit union's Bank Secrecy Act procedure and reports any positive matches to the Branch Manager or Designee.
Monitors and communicates potential suspicious activity/transactions to the BSA Officer.
Effectively participates in Sales and Marketing initiatives through educating our members of program features and benefits while contributing to overall branch production using the Schneider Sales Model.
Uses established sales programs to meet or exceed production and referral goals established by Management.
Represents TwinStar Credit Union at events as required.
Attends required technical and sales training as required.
Maintains well-developed working knowledge of the assigned duties and job functions; keeping up to date and requesting additional training and/or development as needed.
Reports regularly to work and returns from breaks and meal periods on time according to the posted schedule. Education, Experience, and Certifications Required: Education High school graduate or GED Experience At least 1 year of experience with customer service, cash handling, and sales in a financial services or retail environment. Certifications Maintains an active status on the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and as defined by SAFE Act requirements. Failure to register successfully(including discrepancies in the background check) or to maintain a status in good standing under the SAFE Act will affect eligibility for continued employment and may result in immediate termination.
Notary Public Education and Experience Preferred: Education Associates Degree (A.A./A.S.) in a related field Experience 2-3 years customer service, cash handling in a financial services or retail environment experience.
Experience opening new accounts
Experience in consumer lending We invest in people and empower success. At TwinStar Credit Union, we offer our employees rewarding careers serving our members and communities. Our approach is centered on the member experience while creating "Digital First" solutions. We know our employees do best when they are cared for. The experience created for members and employees is our difference. Our Experience Principles are: 1. Make it easy for us 2. Deliver us value 3. Empower us 4. Care about us 5. Know us Through these principles, we recognize that investing in the growth and development of others is a measure of success. At TwinStar, we are deeply committed to creating an environment where members and employees feel empowered to bring their whole and authentic selves to each experience. We embrace and celebrate our diversity in individuals and in thought while striving for inclusion in all we do. Career Development Being an employee of TwinStar Credit Union is so much more than a job. It's a place of belonging, where each employee is surrounded by others who support in a way that helps ensure the ongoing success of all. We recognize that investing in the growth and development of our employees is one of our most important measures of success. The experience of our members ultimately ties back to the experience of being a successful and well-developed TwinStar employee. It begins with a full Onboarding program - a multi-day learning experience geared toward helping new employees feel welcome, connected, included, and engaged. But that's just the beginning! Other opportunities for growth include: A vast library of curated online learning content, developed by in-house professionals or through reputable industry partners.
Coaching and mentoring using proven methods and techniques.
Engaging and interactive instructor-led training, facilitated by seasoned experts.
Networking with industry professionals in the Pacific Northwest and across the country.
Tuition assistance to open doors to professional licensure, certification, or degrees of study.
In-house Employee Resource Groups, creating inclusive micro-communities to use your voice. Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt The title Teller/Loan Officer is used for advertising purposes only.

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