Personal Banker

The Personal Banker is responsible for acquiring new consumer and small business customers and expanding relationships with existing customers. He or she serves as a proactive member of the branch team as the initial sales and service contact for new and existing customers. The Personal Banker recognizes complex product and financial services opportunities and refers to Investment Services, the Residential Mortgage Lending Department, and commercial banking to help customers achieve their financial goals and the team to achieve business goals. He or she serves as a backup teller and performs a variety of functions in paying and receiving as well as serving as a backup loan assistant performing a variety of functions in preparing and filing documents, tracking insurance, maintaining loans as needed, and reviewing loan applications to verify completeness. Qualifications Must be at least 18 years old High school diploma or GED required Customer service experience, including cash handling, required Banking experience preferred Knowledge of bank operations, policies, and procedures preferred Able to operate related computer applications and business equipment, including adding machine, typewriter, copy machine, coin and money counting machines, telephone, scanner, and branch capture machine Professional appearance, dress, and attitude Responsibilities Represents the Bank in a courteous and professional manner Verifies transactions, monitors deposit amounts, examines documents for proper endorsement and negotiability, and detects and resolves discrepancies promptly Maintains security of assigned work area, places cash in teller drawer, and locks all drawers when leaving work area Ensures that customers' requests and questions are promptly resolved Maintains privacy of customer account information Directs calls to appropriate person/department as necessary and records and relays messages as appropriate Performs file maintenance and account changes as needed, such as address changes, etc., and stays up to date on pending documentation, such as verifying accounts opened by other branch personnel Presents and explains Bank services and products to customers and assists in meeting their financial needs Opens and closes accounts by obtaining information from the customer and entering into the computer system Interviews, takes applications, gathers information, and processes preliminary documentation on loan requests Operates teller terminal, processes assigned cash and transactions, and balances at end of day Seeks opportunities to refer products and services for increased business to the Bank Enters loan information into automated software approval systems Assists in servicing loans by processing such items as payments, payoffs, problem loan workout arrangements, loan draws, address changes, payment extensions, collateral releases, and payment due date changes Advises customers of loan approval or denial and explains loan denials precisely and clearly to customers Coordinates and processes loan closings and ensures loan documents are explained and acknowledged with customers and all disclosures are provided Helps other area personnel as required Keeps management informed of area activities and any significant problems or concerns Completes special projects as assigned Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance FSA 401(k) Employee Stock Ownership Plan Paid Vacation Sick Time Life Insurance Long-term Disability Insurance D.L. Evans Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/individuals with disabilities. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EOE/AA/Vets/IWD. #J-18808-Ljbffr