Specialist, Retail Deposit

When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students. We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big. Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way. We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other. This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work. Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more. We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills. Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education. What You’ll Contribute The Specialist, Retail Deposit will be responsible for handling a variety of customer inquiries, requests, and issues related to deposit accounts, ensuring a positive customer experience and timely resolution. What You’ll Do Respond promptly and professionally to incoming customer calls and emails regarding retail deposit accounts. Provide accurate and detailed information about account features, interest rates, transaction history, and other relevant banking services. Resolve customer complaints, concerns, and inquiries in a timely and satisfactory manner, adhering to company policies and procedures. Update customer records and account information accurately and promptly in the customer relationship management (CRM) system or other relevant databases. Identify opportunities to promote and cross-sell additional banking products and services based on customer needs and preferences. Maintain confidentiality of customer information and adhere to data security and privacy regulations. The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role. What you have Minimum: Indicate minimum education, skills and experience required. Familiarity with banking regulations, compliance standards, and customer data privacy. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a customer-centric approach. Proficiency in using customer relationship management (CRM) systems, banking software, and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines. Exceptional interpersonal skills and a positive attitude when dealing with customers and colleagues. Preferred: Indicate “nice to haves” regarding education, skills, and experience. High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field is a plus. 0-1 years of experience in a retail banking call center or customer service environment, preferably in a retail deposits servicing role. The Americans with Disabilities Act The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the “essential functions” of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function. Feeling your best helps you do your best: Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!). Competitive base salaries Bonus incentives Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware) Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs Career development and training opportunities Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Click here ( to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy, here ( for federal job applicant notices, and here ( to view the California Employee Privacy Notice. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please call View phone number on click.appcast.io and choose option 9. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click Click to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sallie Mae