Relationship Banker

At Valley Bank, we believe in people's growth potential. We invest in it. We protect it. We focus it. For nearly 100 years, we've been the Bank that clients from every industry turn to for our expertise, strategies, and advice--building the kind of trust that can fuel every goal. We are the leading relationship bank built for growth--with over $60 billion in assets, 3,800 experts, and more than 200 consumer branches and commercial banking offices in communities across the US. At Valley, we're all driven by an ambition that goes deeper than just having a job. That's why when you work for us, we make it our goal to help you focus on what drives you--working to turn your passions and strengths into assets you can use to propel your ambitions and build the professional legacy you want. Because when we say we're a relationship bank built for growth, that's not just reserved for our clients--that includes all our associates as well. Expected Work Hours 40 hours to include Saturdays Job Description Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Focus on growing existing customer relationships and acquiring new ones through consistent sales execution, lead management, and proactive cross selling. Deliver exceptional customer service in alignment with the bank's mission, engaging customers with friendly, professional, and solution oriented service. Maintain strong knowledge of all bank products and services, effectively educating customers and cross-selling to meet their financial needs. Present a confident and professional demeanor to establish trust, access customer needs, and recommend appropriate financial solutions. Meet with customers to conduct financial needs assessments, maximize sales opportunities, and provide full-service support. Open new accounts, including checking, savings, CDs, and IRAs and discuss/sell loan products to existing and prospective customers. Demonstrates and promotes online and mobile banking capabilities. Responsible for meeting customer expectations and achieving service quality standards. Participate/oversee the sales referral process ensuring customer financial needs are met and assist management in coaching and mentoring branch staff. Perform all customers' transactions efficiently while leveraging technology to enhance service. Maintains and balances a cash drawer and utilizes teller scanning equipment, cash recyclers, cash dispensers, and coin machines. Serve as Vault Teller ensuring adequate branch cash levels by managing currency and coin orders, shipments, and distribution to tellers within established limits. Participate in community events and supports CRA initiatives, activities, and programs. Report significant matters, issues, and unusual customer activity to management while maintaining strong knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements. Adhere to the bank's code of conduct and all policies and procedures. Requirements Required Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication. Ability to write correspondence and appropriately and accurately demonstrate products and services to customers. Excellent interpersonal - customer service skills, attentiveness, information retention, tact and diplomacy in dealing with both customers and employees. Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills to effectively uncover and resolve complex customer issues. Ability to make sound decisions which include making on-the-spot decisions regarding customer transactions; weighing customer satisfaction issues with the Bank exposure to loss or fraud and the ability to think through and rationalize decisions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or scheduled form. Provides deep understanding of Retail Banking and strong Customer Service Skills with the ability to engage customers in conversation regarding products and services. Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, and high degree of accuracy. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Required Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; and minimum of one year experience in customer service, retail sales and service position with cash handling, or a similar role. Preferred Experience: 1 year of business services experience in branch banking and knowledge of branch operations or successful completion of a Valley Retail training program. Associates degree or Bachelors' degree with concentration in accounting, business, finance, economics or a related field. FIS/IBS (Integrated Banking Solutions). Full-time/Part-time Full-time FLSA Non-exempt Total Rewards Summary We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package including base salary determined by factors such as the role, relevant experience, skill set, and geographical location. Eligible positions may also be eligible to receive commission-based compensation and/or discretionary incentive compensation, which may be awarded as cash or forfeitable equity, recognizing individual performance and contributions. In addition to financial compensation, we offer a robust suite of benefits tailored to meet diverse employee needs based on eligibility criteria. comprehensive health care and insurance plans retirement savings options tuition and adoption reimbursement programs paid time off mental health support other valuable benefits programs Further details regarding total compensation and benefits will be shared during the hiring process. Pay Range Pay Range The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay. The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience. $20.53 - $34.23 / hour Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions. undefined Employee Polygraph Protection Act Right to Work/E-Verify Family and Medical Leave Act Employer Privacy Policy Valley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status or characteristic. 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