Client Service Specialist I

Client Service Specialist (Teller)

At Columbia, we create a great place to work by offering a unique brand of relationship banking and fostering a culture where associates thrive. We are dedicated to supporting our customers and communities, and we can only achieve this through the dedication of our associates.

We value Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships, and we are eager to meet candidates who embody these core values. We are always on the lookout for results-focused individuals who can think independently, work collaboratively, and support our broader purpose.

Think of us as financial partners, because at Columbia, we believe the best way forward is together. Together for people. Together for business. Together for better.

As the first point of contact for most clients, the Client Service Specialist (Teller) plays a key role in delivering on the bank's Breakthrough Client Service Standards. With guidance from the Branch Manager and Assistant Branch Manager, the CSS role's primary responsibility is to ensure banking transactions are performed accurately, ethically, and in compliance with Columbia Bank procedures and banking regulations. The CSS role is also responsible for maintaining and enhancing client relationships through meaningful conversations that uncover client needs and identify opportunities to provide additional bank products and services.

• Performs teller transactions and cash handling functions for clients with accuracy and confidentiality at all times. Examples include deposits, withdrawals, cash advances, payments, transfers, check cashing, balancing cash drawer, etc.
• Accurately performs and supports daily tasks that maintain the integrity of the branch. Examples include appropriate use of double custody in balancing the ATM, processing night drop deposits, balancing negotiable instruments, processing returned mail, balancing credit card machine, updating lobby rate sheets and brochures, etc.
• Mitigate risk by ensuring safekeeping of money in cash drawer and prompt accounting or transfer of funds.
• Interacts with external and internal clients, anticipates needs, and consistently provides proactive solutions in alignment with the bank's Breakthrough Client Service Standards.
• Continuously deepens knowledge of Columbia Bank's product and service offerings and stays current on changes.
• Discuss and uncover customers financial needs to identify and offer appropriate products and services.
• Display curiosity in order to identify fraudulent activity.
• Read, understand, and follow all relevant operational procedures.
• Supports referral goals for branch by focusing and identifying and referring basic bank products to the appropriate business partner.
• Provides an extraordinary client experience during face to face, phone, and electronic interactions.
• Provides basic guidance to less experienced Client Service Specialists when needed and may back up some duties of the Personal Banker desk.

About You :

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Job Location(s) : Ability to work fully onsite at posted location.

Palm Desert, CA

Our Benefits :

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is $18.00 - $24.00, and the pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity :

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email : careers@Columbiabank.com.

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies :

Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.