Member Service Representative

Member Service Representative

At Municipal Credit Union, we believe that an incredible culture helps create a happy and motivated team that works hard to achieve the best results for themselves and their members. For more than 100 years, MCU has provided affordable financial products and convenient services to a membership base that is now comprised of over 600,000 individuals. With each new generation we have the pleasure of interacting with, we maintain the credit union promise of people helping people.

Our Mission: To help hard-working New Yorkers build better tomorrows

Our Vision: Be New York's most loved financial institution by helping our members build their best financial futures

Overview: A Member Service Representative is responsible for providing excellent service to members by exploring member needs and offering tailored financial solutions. You will support members by explaining products and services with the ability to serve a member with any request, including new account needs, account maintenance, loan applications and/or teller transactions. Through needs-based assessment, provide and offer additional products and services while creating a premier member experience. Operate within a high volume branch environment to perform a range of duties. Support members with anything from simple servicing requests to more complex requests that require critical thinking and decision-making skills with a high degree of accuracy and in accordance within MCU policies and procedures. The Member Service Representative will work collaboratively with your branch management team and teammates to deliver outstanding outcomes for every member's interaction. The Member Service Representative must have an understanding of MCU products and services and can respond to a range of member issues or inquiries in a friendly, courteous, and cooperative manner. The Member Service Representative is expected to work well with others and maintain courteous and professional communications with teammates, members and be open to coaching and guidance.

Responsibilities:

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Act as a Brand Ambassador: Represent MCU's core values and deliver excellent member service- every member, every transaction, every time.
• Demonstrate professionalism and empathy during all member and team interactions.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion of members and their financial information
• Process the opening and overall onboarding of new members, ensuring a welcoming and informative experience
• Leverage relationship management tool(s) to conduct thoughtful member interviews, identify financial needs and provide tailored solutions to improve their financial well-being
• Cross-sell appropriate MCU products/services to best-fit member needs(s)
• Drive Digital Adoption: Educate and assist members in adopting digital banking tools and self-service options to enhance convenience & efficiency
• Perform account maintenance, changes, servicing, etc. on existing accounts accurately & efficiently.
• Anticipate and resolve member concerns by taking ownership and ensuring follow-through, aiming to reduce repeat contacts and member effort.
• Ensure proper documentation and signatures are obtained for all member interactions in compliance with rules and regulations as well as MCU policy and procedures.
• Process loan applications, collecting all necessary documentation and adhering to underwriting requirements to prepare for loan booking.
• Ensure fully complete loan applications for those loans that will be underwritten by centralized underwriting; ensure all data is properly documented the first time for the most efficient experience.
• Effectively manage new account and loan pipeline with proper follow-up for members in order to close effectively and efficiently.
• Consistently Meet / exceed individual and branch sales and service goals for all key metrics of branch growth
• Support fellow team members in driving referrals and achieving team sales/service goals
• Perform outbound member outreach including service lists, lead lists, referral follow-up, etc. to support sales and service goals.
• May be assigned online loan applications to complete; follow up with the members and ensure an effective and efficient closing.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of MCU products and services.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of MCU policies and procedures as well as applicable rules and regulations and how they apply to MCUs environment.
• Provide teller line coverage including processing teller transactions and assist with lobby management as needed
• Participate in the opening and closing of the branch and perform other daily operational tasks to ensure branch functionality (ex: instant issue card management, negotiable item management, etc..)
• Travel to support staffing needs at other MCU branches throughout the Region as required
• Perform other duties as requested and special projects as assigned.
• Adhere to all regulatory compliance training inclusive of BSA/AML/OFAC and overall BSA/AML/OFAC compliance
• Assist with community engagement outreach programs
• Offer guidance and support to newer team members through knowledge-sharing to ensure consistency in performance and service quality
• Meet Developmental Milestones: Complete designated skill and performance milestones (e.g., product knowledge certifications, digital fluency, sales training benchmarks, etc..) within defined timelines to remain in good standing and eligible for continued advancement
• Achieve and Maintain Mastery in Key Competencies: Demonstrate progressive mastery in critical areas such as member engagement, consultative sales, digital tool adoption, operational accuracy, and compliance as measure through regular assessments and observation
• Service Quality Requirements: Maintain a 95% or above average on sales and service QA observations month over month

Requirements:

• Retail banking experience is a plus
• High school diploma or the equivalent required.
• Previous branch experience preferred, including sales and service
• Availability to work overtime and Saturdays is required
• Ability to multi-task; good time management skills
• Ability to perform in a high-volume environment and meet deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Highly ethical.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Technologically proficient.

Why you'll be a good fit:

Our Core Values are an integral part of who we are and who we hire. By living our Core Values, every day, we continue to attract the best and brightest talent, achieve unsurpassed results and continuously challenge ourselves to be better than yesterday. These values are at the heart of our organization and within every teammate. To be a great fit, you'll bring the following:

Results - We are passionate about winning.

Agility - We proactively anticipate, respond and pivot to ensure MCU wins.

Integrity - We operate with the highest ethical standards and highest degree of honesty.

Belonging - We cultivate a culture of inclusion and teamwork.

Ownership - We take personal responsibility and hold ourselves accountable for the results.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

The pay range for this position is between $20-36.14/hr. Actual base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Employees in this position may also be eligible for an attendance bonus, 401(k) with an 8% employer contribution per pay period, and overtime eligibility. Benefits for this position include Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, flexible paid time off and 11 paid holidays annually.

Municipal Credit Union (MCU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Municipal Credit Union provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

We are committed to hiring, training, cultivating, promoting, and celebrating an environment where we have a welcoming and fulfilling place for all people to call home. Diversity of race, thought, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, religion, and disability will empower us to thrive as individuals, as teams, and as an organization.