Universal Banker Trainee (Hiring Immediately)

Position Title : Universal Banker Trainee

Locations : St. Louis_MO

Time Type : Full time

Req ID : JR1211-St. Louis_MO

At Midland, were proud to be a little different. You can see it in our bright orange signs-but theres more to it than that. With our heartfelt and personalized approach, were focused on meeting every customers needs with the brightest solutions.

For more than 140 years, weve learned by serving customers skillfully with dedication and follow-through, we can brighten every interaction to drive our collective success. And this goes beyond traditional banking.

We foster programs that empower our communities, continuously invest in our employees, and actively pursue brighter futures for all.

Our humble ambition keeps us growing, giving back, and looking ahead. Were innovating and optimizing our services to ensure we stay unique - providing strength you can count on with heart you can feel.

You might say were unlike any other bank.

And youd be right.

At Midland States Bank, base salary is one component of our Total Rewards program. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as (but not limited to) education, skills, internal equity, and experience. This position offers additional compensation in the form of short-term incentives (i.e. bonus and / or commission) and may include long-term incentives (i.e. stock awards). Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare, well-being benefits, paid family leave as well as generous paid time off. Total Rewards also include banking perks, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K plan with company match and may include the opportunity to participate in our Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plan. Incentives and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Universal Banker Trainee

Position Summary

The Universal Banker Trainee position is responsible for delivering excellent customer experiences to current and potential customers. Employees in this position will display effective communication skills and exhibit a good knowledge of the products and services offered. Also responsible for offering referral opportunities that will result in outcomes that define excellent customer service.

An employee will remain in a trainee position until they have proven their ability to effectively place customers in the correct mix of product and services through needs based questioning. They must be able to regularly meet and / or exceed performance and production goals established by the Banking Center Manager.

Primary Accountabilities

• Institutional knowledge of banking.
• Receive cash and checks for deposit, verifying amounts, looking at endorsements and reviewing checks for possible fraud including holds.
• Examines cash carefully to guard against counterfeit bills.
• Cashes checks for customers in accordance with bank policy. Enters transactions into computer system and issues receipts.
• Provides accurate customer service to include balancing cash drawer throughout the day to reduce and eliminate teller differences.
• Understanding basic knowledge of deposit and lending products & services.
• Able to identify correct product types through needs-based questioning allowing them to build and deepen customer relationships to include determining needs and referring business partners.
• Assists with basic deposit account openings and maintenance requests with monitoring and coaching provided by a senior level employee.
• Develop sales and product knowledge allowing them to achieve personal and team goals as set. Track and monitor those sales and opportunities in the customer information software.
• Participate in onsite visits to customers to promote the Employee Perks at Work Program & Merchant Services.
• Proactively participates in outbound teleconsulting to promote and expand current client relationships.
• Actively participate in weekly huddles and one on one coaching sessions.
• Serves as relief and / or backup teller in other locations of Midland States Bank.
• Timely completion of all assigned learning activities.
• Demonstrates and models Midland States Bank core values that support the banks culture.
• Participate in bank sponsored community activities and initiatives.
• The role requires occasional travel for training and team meetings, and willingness to travel periodically, to locations within market as needed.
• May require work in a Midland office to ensure collaboration and support of internal and external customers.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

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If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at HR@midlandsb.com.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT

At Midland States Bank, we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day, we become happier, more comfortable, more confident and more excited to do great things for our customers, each other and our company. Were proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. At Midland, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are looking for a place to grow, we encourage you to apply at Midland States Bank, because you belong here.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at HR@midlandsb.com.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT

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