Personal Banker; Float - Metro Region​/Westwood

Overview

Provident Bank is a well regarded multi‑billion-dollar bank with branches in New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and New York. Our longevity reflects our commitment to placing our employees, customers, and the communities we serve at the center of all we do. At Provident Bank, we are committed to enhancing our customer and employees  experience.

Position Overview: As a Personal Banker at Provident Bank, your primary role is to establish relationships with customers and prospective customers to understand, identify and satisfy their financial needs and to provide a positive customer experience while conducting transactions during every branch interaction. As a Float, this individual will be assigned to the Metro Region but will primarily be expected to travel to our branches in Westwood, Park Ridge, Oradell, Wyckoff, and Waldwick.

There may be certain circumstances that require a Float Employee to cover staffing at any branch within the Central Region.

The Person al Banker position is a dynamic role that performs both transaction and sales and service duties. Responsibilities may vary day to day based on the needs of the branch office. Responsibilities include responding to customer needs by processing a variety of financial transactions, including but not limited to opening accounts, cross-selling, tele-consulting, developing relationships through a book of business, servicing accounts, check cashing, withdrawals, deposits, loan payments, greeting customers, and performing customer needs-based assessments.

The Person al Banker may also research and resolve account issues and/or inquiries and promote organizational products and services by referring current or prospective customers to other departments within the organization.

This position is responsible for meeting sales expectations, which include deposit, loan and revenue expectations, generating sales and referrals as well as managing and balancing cash drawers. Responsibilities also include assisting the Assistant Branch Manager with daily branch responsibilities and processes, end of day functions, and reporting according to branch tasks, policies and procedures.

This position may be eligible to obtain Life and Health Licensing.

All Provident Bank employees are expected to adhere to the Bank s Code of Ethics, Core Values, and Mission Statement. Works under general supervision.

• Meet sales referrals and cross-selling goals by knowing the features and benefits of all products and services to satisfy the needs of the customers
• Promotes bank products, refer or resolve customer inquiries concerning accounts or other banking services
• Actively refers customers for commercial products or services to branch manager, market manager, or appropriate business partner
• Exceed customer expectations through active engagement, commitment and dedication to servicing and building customer relationships
• Advance the Bank s Corporate Sales Program through the consultative need s assessments of customers, developing new relationships, expanding existing ones and is responsible for managing and growing a book-of-business.

• Identify opportunities with customers and prospective customers through lobby management.
• Assist customers and prospective customers with digital technologies and provide referrals to other lines of business.
• Helps maintain cost efficiency to achieve goals of the branch; assures quality of customer service and adherence to sales and brand standards
• Responsible for sales and service
• Execute expectations for a positive customer service experience

• Ensures operational and financial safety and soundness in accordance with Bank s policies, compliance, and applicable laws and regulations
• Leverages lobby management as a tool for controlling and mitigating risk
• Establishes customer identity according to guidelines and adheres to all other compliance procedures
• Assists branch management with branch operations as needed
• Performs transactions including but not limited to check cashing, withdrawals, deposits and loan payments
• Prepares and/or completes Currency Transaction Reports and Suspicious Activity Forms (CTR/SAF) for appropriate transactions
• Assists in training other branch employees
• Provides support to the contact center when there are high call volumes
• Handles customer inquiries by telephone
• Provides access to safe deposit boxes

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 6 months of sales and service experience in a customer facing retail environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, including listening, written and verbal communication
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based upon the needs of the business
• Demonstrates positive and professional demeanor with all customers and co-workers
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Understand and adhere to safety and security practices
• Demonstrate and apply good relationship building skills
• Proficient at establishing strong connections with customers and prospective customers through…