Relationship Banker
Buffalo Grove, Illinois;Arlington Heights, Illinois; Highland Park, Illinois; Vernon Hills, Illinois; Palatine, Illinois; Waukegan, Illinois
Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We're devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.
Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!
This position is open for the entire market and the specific Financial Center location will be based on business needs. If you are offered a position, you will train at one financial center, and then potentially move to another location that is within a reasonable commuting distance of your home to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Job Description:
This job is responsible for engaging clients in the lobby to educate and assist with conducting transactions through self-service resources, such as mobile banking, online banking, or ATM. Key responsibilities include accurately and efficiently processing cash transactions for clients as needed. Job expectations include having deep conversations with clients to gain in-depth knowledge of the financial and life priorities and connecting clients to solutions that meet the financial goals.
Responsibilities:
Executes the bank's risk culture and strives for operational excellence
Builds relationships with clients to meet financial needs
Follows established processes and guidelines in daily activities to do what is right for clients and the bank, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations
Grows business knowledge and network by partnering with experts in small business, lending, and investments
Manages financial center traffic, appointments, and outbound calls effectively
Drives the client experience
Manages cash responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
Is an enthusiastic, highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and intense focus on results, acting in the best interest of the client.
Collaborates effectively to get things done, building and nurturing strong relationships.
Displays passion, commitment and drive to deliver an experience that improves our clients' financial lives.
Is confident in identifying solutions for new and existing clients based on their needs.
Communicates effectively and confidently, and is comfortable engaging all clients.
Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms.
Is confident in educating clients on how to conduct simple banking transactions through self-service technologies (for example, ATM, online banking, mobile banking).
Applies strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to meet clients' needs.
Will follow established processes and guidelines in daily activities to do what is right for clients and the bank, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations.
Efficiently manages time and capacity.
Focuses on results, while acting in the best interest of the client.
Can be flexible to work weekends and/or extended hours as needed.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in financial services and knowledge of financial services industry, products and solutions.
One year of demonstrated successful sales experience in a salary plus incentive environment with individual sales goals.
Six months of cash handling experience.
Bachelor's degree or business relevant associate degree such as business management, business administration, or finance.
Skills:
Adaptability
Business Acumen
Customer and Client Focus
Oral Communications
Problem Solving
Account Management
Client Experience Branding
Client Management
Client Solutions Advisory
Relationship Building
Business Development
Pipeline Management
Prospecting
Referral Identification
Referral Management
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
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Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. Should you be offered a role with Bank of America, your hiring manager will provide you with information on the in-office expectations associated with your role. These expectations are subject to change at any time and at the sole discretion of the Company. To the extent you have a disability or sincerely held religious belief for which you believe you need a reasonable accommodation from this requirement, you must seek an accommodation through the Bank's required accommodation request process before your first day of work.
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