Client Service Banker – Contact Center
First Horizon Bank · Knoxville, TN · 5 days ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time
What you’ll do
- Serve as a primary point of contact for inbound client phone calls, handle call routing, authentication, and issue triage.
- Resolve everyday banking needs (e.g., account inquiries, funds transfers, payments, debit/ATM card support, digital banking assistance) with first-call resolution as the goal.
- Educate clients on digital tools and self-service features to simplify their banking.
- Issue resolution and follow-up De-escalate concerns with empathy and professionalism; own the issue through resolution.
- Document interactions and outcomes in our CRM and related systems in real time.
- Risk, compliance, and quality Follow identity verification, privacy, and fraud-prevention procedures; escalate suspicious activity per policy.
- Adhere to bank policies, procedures, and applicable regulations; maintain accurate records and high-quality work.
- Teamwork and continuous improvement Partner with associates across branches, operations, and support teams to deliver consistent client experience.
- Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and feedback; contribute ideas to improve processes and client satisfaction.
- Scheduling and coverage Work onsite with a flexible schedule that may include morning, afternoon, and evening shifts, plus Saturdays, based on client demand
Qualifications
- Education - High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience - 1–3 years of client-facing experience in banking, financial services, or a call center environment preferred.
- Demonstrated success meeting service, quality, and productivity goals.
- Skills Client-first mindset with excellent phone etiquette, active listening, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail; able to navigate multiple systems while maintaining accuracy.
- Comfortable working in a metric-driven environment with the ability to prioritize and adapt.
- Bilingual skills are a plus.
- Technical proficiency Proficiency with call handling tools, CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office (or similar productivity tools); ability to learn new systems quickly.
About Us
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.