Customer Resolution Specialist (Bilingual)

Customer Resolution Specialist (Bilingual)

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OK OKC 39th Expressway - Oklahoma City, OK

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift M, T, TH, F 12:00PM-9:00PM; Sat 8:00AM-5 Education Level High School Category Customer Service

Description

At First Fidelity Bank, people matter, including our customers, our communities, and especially our employees.

Our Customer Service teams play a critical role in delivering a positive client experience through phone and digital support. We are looking for service-driven individuals who enjoy problem solving, communicating with empathy, and taking ownership to help clients find solutions. Our team members are essential to our success, and we invest in them through training, development, and opportunities to advance.

In this role, you will receive competitive pay, a $1,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year retention agreement, and the training needed to be successful. One of our core values is providing a caring place to work where people feel supported, work collaboratively, and take pride in helping clients every day.

SHIFT TYPE: M, T, TH, F 12:00PM-9:00PM; Sat 8:00AM-5

SUMMARY

The Customer Resolution Specialist (CRS) provides exceptional service in the Bank's Contact Center by interacting with clients over the telephone and through online chat methods. Develops and maintains strong client relationships by recognizing client needs through effective listening skills, asking need-defining questions, using critical thinking skills, and recommending appropriate products or services. The successful CRS demonstrates a strong desire to build client respect and trust through credibility, friendliness, sincerity, empathy, and patience. Excellent communication skills over the telephone and live chats and the ability to handle a large volume of contacts are essential. The CRS role is challenging, and the environment is fast paced, yet rewarding. Our colleagues take the time to truly listen to our clients and take ownership so they can effectively resolve all inquiries and concerns.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides prompt, courteous, and accurate service to clients, via the telephone, mobile app and live chat. Responds to client inquiries, requests, and concerns. Identifies, researches, and resolves issues using systems and resources available, taking ownership of each client interaction.
• Maintains a friendly and outgoing personality to deal calmly with client problems and questions. Effectively de-escalates client issues using empathy and conflict resolutions skills.
• Processes requests from both internal and external clients.
• Quickly learns about Bank products, services, systems, policies and procedures through ongoing training, selfstudy and career development. Makes efficient use of time despite frequent interruptions and utilizes downtime to learn more about Bank.
• Utilizes effective listening and discernment skills, asks need-defining questions, recognizes client needs and matches them with appropriate products through sales or referrals and applies appropriate taglines when offering bank products and services.
• Utilizes effective time management and prioritization skills in order to handle a high volume of multiple communication methods in a fast-paced environment.
• Works well in a group setting and maintains a courteous and professional demeanor.
• Demonstrates effective teambuilding skills and contributes ideas and suggestions that benefit the team and clients.
• Provides technical support for online banking and other bank-wide products.
• Assists clients with loan and new account applications, including scheduling closings at a branch location.
• Input disputes for clients via the telephone and internet.
• Makes outbound calls to clients concerning suspected fraudulent transactions.
• Maintains the highly confidential nature of client information and records.
• Consistently supports the Bank and its Mission, Vision and Core Values.
• Serves as support for the Virtual Bank, Banno and Chat services, Treasury service clients, and other duties as needed to meet department needs.
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned by the Customer Service Managers or Director.
• Arrives at work and is available to take calls at the start of scheduled shift. The contact center can only achieve our goals and properly serve clients if every colleague adheres to his or her schedule. Therefore, regular and reliable attendance and punctuality is essential.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: At least (1) year previous banking and/or contact center experience required. Previous experience with live chat communication is a plus.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (SKILLS, ABILITIES, CHARACTERISTICS):

• Exceptional listening skills and attention to detail in order to discern client needs.
• Able to think, reason and react quickly in order to formulate solutions and provide personalized client service
• Able to demonstrate empathy with client concerns.
• Able to consistently handle a large volume of contacts via the telephone or internet, deal with stressful situations, remain calm under pressure, and act in the Bank's best interest.
• Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with different personalities or individuals from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the Bank.
• Superior verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to speak articulately, converse intelligently, clearly and understandably over the telephone with clients and co-workers. This requires a pleasant and professional tone and demeanor, rate of speed when speaking, and an ability to be clear and concise.
• Strong written communication and keyboarding skills in order to accurately document/track status of issues, assist clients via internet or our mobile app, and respond to professional communications.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to quickly gain knowledge and understanding of all bank products and services offered, including new products and services as they are introduced.
• Strong organizational skills that enable multiple tasks to be balanced.
• Independent decision-making ability within defined guidelines.
• Adapts quickly to change and remains flexible.
• Able to maintain positive team spirit and communication.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to work in a normal office environment.

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