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Citi

Runs banking and payments for global clients

Head Universal Banker

Retail & Commercial BankingUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • The role requires 2–4 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with face-to-face customer service, digital engagement, and basic sales or referrals is required.
  • A client-service orientation and desire to help customers are required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Basic computer and digital-tool skills are required.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • The role requires the ability to approach and engage clients in the branch lobby; standing may be required for 60–70% of the workday.
  • The role requires compliance with bank policies, standards, operational controls, and legal, corporate, and regulatory procedures.
  • The role requires sound judgment and appropriate risk assessment in business decisions, along with adherence to applicable laws, rules, and regulations and escalation, management, and transparent reporting of control issues.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and support Universal Bankers and Tellers by modeling service behaviors and mentoring them on sales, service, and compliance routines.
  • Guide clients and team members in the branch, support complex transactions, and ensure an exceptional client experience.
  • Monitor day-to-day operations, champion risk and control, ensure policy compliance, and support the Branch Manager.
  • Present products and services and educate clients about available access channels, including ATMs, online banking, and mobile banking.
  • Act as a branch subject matter expert and adapt to position assignments based on branch coverage needs.
  • Learn new and existing products through sales aids, including their features, benefits, and fees.
  • Resolve account-service issues and respond to customer inquiries promptly and effectively.
  • Use knowledge of clients’ accounts and banking relationships, and exercise sound judgment with customers and transactions.
  • Greet and engage clients on the bank floor to identify sales and service needs and convert service requests into sales or referrals where appropriate.
  • Demonstrate digital capabilities in the branch lobby and identify clients’ financial needs.
  • Use branch marketing tools and digital technology, including sales walls, tablets, smartphones, workbenches, and iPads, to present product offers and financial solutions.
  • Connect clients with appropriate partners, including financial advisors and mortgage specialists, using video conferencing when appropriate.
  • Take ownership of client problems and resolve complaints and issues promptly and effectively.
  • Identify clients’ transaction needs, direct them to self-service channels, and assist them with self-service as needed.
  • Educate clients about self-service capabilities and encourage use of online, mobile, ATM, teller cash recycler, and teller-assist channels where available.
  • Ensure follow-up items are completed or handed off to appropriate individuals and coordinate with team members.
  • Welcome clients warmly, use their names when possible, and thank them for their business.
  • Execute financial transactions according to bank policies and procedures and maintain an acceptable record in daily drawer balancing.
  • Listen to clients, assist with questions or problems, and ensure their needs are met before concluding transactions.
  • Proactively prevent and address client problems and assist other tellers.
  • Foster teamwork and create a welcoming environment for customers and employees.
  • Execute service transactions, including deposits, payments, address changes, replacement-card orders, and disputes, and perform sales and referral routines, including opening accounts and offering credit cards, to deepen client relationships.
  • Manage cash supplies based on branch demand and manage incoming and outgoing cash shipments and vault cash, including buying and selling cash with branch tellers and ATMs as needed; use the teller NBS system and cash recycler to assist customers.
  • Promote and participate in branch incentive, sales, and service programs aligned with Citi’s business plan goals.
  • Provide working leadership and guidance to peer Universal Bankers and Tellers by assigning work and offering technical guidance when needed.
  • Provide leadership-team coverage and lead by example.
  • Give management feedback on ways to improve sales processes and service delivery.
  • Coach and educate Universal Bankers and Tellers on digital capabilities, transaction processes and priorities, streamlined sales and service processes, a digital-first approach, client problem resolution, and effective use of digital technologies.
  • Resolve complex client issues and needs and connect with relevant specialists or senior leaders as needed.
  • Apply sound ethical judgment, protect the firm’s reputation and assets, and safeguard clients and bank assets.

Desired Qualifications

  • Sales experience is desired.
  • Retail experience is preferred.

About the Company

Citi

Runs banking and payments for global clients

Citi runs banking, investment and payment services for companies, governments and individuals around the world. Its global network connects institutions with local banking systems, while its US consumer business sells credit cards and deposit accounts. Corporate clients use Citi to manage cash, finance trade and raise capital, and investors use its trading, custody and wealth services to hold and manage assets. The bank earns interest on loans and fees from payments, securities transactions, financial advice and account services. Citi traces its banking roots to 1812; the Citigroup holding company was formed in 1998, and its headquarters are in New York City.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1812

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