Job Description
Description:
Discover the Westmark Difference!
Are you looking for a career? Do you want to be valued as an individual on a team? Do you want to learn, grow, and make a difference in your community? Westmark offers outstanding stability, a variety of career opportunities and exceptional work/life balance.
· 60 % of our employees have been part of the Westmark family for 5+ years.
· 71% of our employees who have been part of the Westmark family for one year or more have received at least one promotion.
· 85% of our managers were promoted from within the company.
· Westmark has been in business since 1954 and has recently grown to over $1.2 billion in assets, 15 branches, and over 70,000 members!
We also have some of the most impressive benefits in the industry:
· Paid Time Off (3 to 5 weeks per year, depending on tenure) PLUS 11 paid holidays.
· Excellent health insurance options for employees and family with shared premiums
· 401k with 75% company match and 2% profit sharing contribution
· Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarships
· Employee Assistance Program (Free counseling and legal services)
Position Summary: Under general supervision is responsible for representing Westmark in a positive, professional manner and providing assistance and guidance to our members related to their online banking needs and general account inquiries through various virtual channels. This position offers a base hourly rate plus incentives. Hours of work can be scheduled anytime the Full Service Contact Center is open Monday - Saturday. Saturday hours are 9 am - 1 pm.
Essential Functions and Performance Measurements
Provide fast, efficient, and professional service via phone, chat, video chat, and other virtual channels
Explain the features, benefits and requirements of all Westmark share products
Explain the basic features and benefits of all Westmark loan products
Provide support for online banking including Personal Branch, Online BillPay, Alkami Message Center, and Mobile Banking
Assist members with Call24 tellerfone system
Follow correct procedures and guidelines for opening new memberships, Term Certificates, IRAs and all other share products
Assist members with transaction requests such as transfers, loan payments, ACH and Draft Stop Payments, Address changes complying with the Red Flag Rules
Assist members with research requests, NADA information and check orders
Assist members with problem resolution
Educate and assist members in utilizing online banking, mobile apps and other technology
Explain and calculate interest and dividends
Assist members with Debit/Credit Card processing, issuing, activation, travel notes, disputes, and lost/stolen cards
Refer members to branches/departments when appropriate
Comply with Westmark policies and procedures and seek approval for exceptions
Participate in Westmark sponsored community events
Process and complete system generated pre-approved loans
Is able to interact with members and co-workers professionally and with integrity
Shows a positive, enthusiastic attitude
Maintains a reliable attendance record and takes responsibility for their own actions
Represents the Credit Union, both during and outside of work hours, in a courteous, professional manner
Requirements:
Required Knowledge and Abilities
Is goal and performance driven to succeed and obtain objectives assigned by management
Self-starter who enjoys working with the people and is confident in making sales recommendations
Thorough knowledge of Westmarkâs products and services and a general understanding of the functions performed by each Westmark branch/department
Effective oral and written communication, problem solving, and customer service skills
Skilled in the use of computers, telecommunication equipment, smart phones, tablets, and internet-based services
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Pleasant, easily understood phone voice
Excellent member service, communication and problem-solving skills
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
Minimum of one year customer service and sales experience. Prior banking and technical support experience preferred.