Branch Specialist

About the role

The Branch Specialist role is responsible for providing exceptional member service in a high-volume, schedule-driven environment with a strong focus on teller-line operations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to in-person member inquiries and requests promptly within a structured operation.
• Perform teller-line transactions and related functions for savings, checking, consumer loans, credit cards, and fraud resolution.
• Protect and verify the identity of members, and review account information for alerts and irregularities.
• Demonstrate proficiency in multiple systems, active listening, and engagement techniques to ensure accuracy and member satisfaction.
• Identify and recommend additional products and services to meet member needs.
• Maintain compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Reliable attendance and adherence to the schedule.
• Experience with cash-handling in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with computers, banking software, and the ability to navigate multiple screens.
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to resolve member and customer issues professionally and tactfully.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Composure under pressure and adaptability to changing environments.
• Basic mathematical skills for accurate calculations.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with members.
• Receptiveness to feedback and commitment to continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in customer service, preferably in a banking or financial institution.

Schedule

To support consistent staffing and operational coverage, availability should align with the following guidelines. For standard Monday–Saturday branches, availability is expected Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and on Saturdays between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM. For Monday–Friday only branches, availability is expected Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. These guidelines are designed to ensure adequate coverage to meet customer and operational demands.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.