Financial Advocate-Corvallis Branch Full Time
Brief Description
At Central Willamette Credit Union, our core values of Respect, Integrity, Ethics, Compassion, and Humor guide our daily operations. We aim to build local loyalty and strengthen our communities by serving our members with exceptional, ethical service.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Serve as members' personal financial advocates by understanding their financial needs and goals, offering proactive solutions, and always acting in their best interest with integrity and respect.
Offer financial education and use every interaction to build trust, uncover opportunities to assist members, and develop loyal promoters, demonstrating strong communication and a genuine commitment to enhancing the member experience.
Show initiative in expanding knowledge in areas like credit building, mortgage lending, debt consolidation, savings, retirement, business banking, budgeting, and digital solutions, reflecting a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Establish rapport with members, ask open-ended questions, present solutions, address concerns, and finalize decisions assertively, using effective communication and sound judgment to ensure members feel heard and valued.
Accountable for achieving individual and branch goals related to deposit, membership, and lending growth through service excellence, demonstrating a results-driven mindset and a focus on team success.
Provide exceptional member service to create memorable experiences, as measured by products per household, loan products with debt protection, and high net promoter scores, consistently striving to exceed expectations and enhance the member journey.
Ensure timely follow-up, maintain accurate documentation, uphold quality controls, and take ownership of improvement opportunities, applying attention to detail and decision quality in all operational tasks.
Perform branch duties, including tellering, lobby management, opening and closing responsibilities, and problem-solving, while maintaining professionalism and supporting a collaborative team environment.
Complete all required education, training, and professional development, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry best practices.
Comply with CWCU policies, State and Federal regulations, and Information Protection requirements, upholding the highest standards of ethics, trust, and confidentiality.
Engage in proactive member activities, including outbound calling, community engagement, and financial education, representing CWCU with compassion and building strong relationships within the community.
Research and resolve member requests, concerns, and inquiries, ensuring favorable resolution by listening actively, communicating clearly, and taking ownership of outcomes.
Perform additional duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility, a positive attitude, and a willingness to support the team and organization as needed.
Qualifications
Familiarity with financial products and services offered by credit unions, such as loans, deposits accounts, and savings options.
Understanding of the difference between banks and credit unions.
Strong ability to quickly learn and use multiple platforms, software, and databases to manage member requests.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly explain complex financial concepts and options to members of varying levels of financial literacy, in the English language.
Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with members, fostering trust and loyalty through consistent, positive interactions.
Ability to assess members' financial situations, identify opportunities, and offer tailored solutions that align with their goals.
Willingness to work collaboratively with coworkers to ensure a seamless member experience.
Ability to present a professional image when dealing with members, co-workers, and outside contacts.
Ability to work independently, and as a team member, by using discretion in decision making and sound judgement in problem solving.
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and process large volumes of account transactions efficiently and accurately.
Ability to problem-solve, demonstrate active listening, and de-escalate situations.
Goal-oriented mindset with a strong desire to exceed expectations.
Commitment to advocating for members and helping them achieve financial stability.
Ability to adapt schedule to meet branch and member needs.
Education/Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 3 years of work experience in customer service or sales roles required.
Prior experience in financial services or a related field preferred.
Proven track record of excellent customer service and goal achievement.
Working knowledge of personal computers, word processing and spreadsheets.
Working knowledge of current State, Federal, and other regulations applicable to consumer lending and savings.
Bilingual preferred.
Benefits
2 weeks' vacation in the first year, 3 weeks in the second year, and 4 weeks starting the third year.
10 paid holidays each year.
5 paid sick days annually.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month following your hire date.
Earn a semi-annual incentive of 2.5 (5% yearly) of your annual salary based upon the achievement of our strategic organizational goals.
Enroll in Central Willamette's 401(k) program after completing your 6th month of employment, with a company match of 100% of the first 3% of your gross salary and 50% of the next 2%.
Pay
$18.48-$23.35 per hour