Head Teller - Chatham, NY

About the role

The Head Teller provides exceptional customer service while accurately and efficiently completing customer transactions. This role ensures adherence to all bank operational, security, compliance, and privacy policies, maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Outstanding Customer Service: Create a warm, professional, and efficient environment where every customer feels valued. Proactively understand their needs and confidently recommend Trustco Bank products that support their goals.
• Leadership & Team Growth: Supervise, mentor, and coach tellers to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and exceptional service. Uphold strict compliance with all policies, acting as a role model.
• Oversee daily cash balancing and maintain detailed audit logs for accuracy. Manage cash shipments, including ordering, verifying, and distributing funds as needed.
• Transaction Handling: Process a variety of customer transactions—deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, check cashing—with precision. Handle verification, money orders, bank checks, and receipts efficiently. Manage credit card payments, safe deposit access, ATM maintenance, and night deposits smoothly.
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare and submit detailed reports accurately and on time. Keep thorough transaction records in line with audit standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Supervisory experience.
• Strong customer service and cash-handling experience.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills in person, by phone, and via email.
• Fluent in English; bilingual a plus.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development.
• Ability to lift 10–20 lbs., stand for extended periods.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• A health savings account with an annual employer contribution
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with generous employer match
• Paid time off plus 11 paid federal holidays
• Training and professional development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Reduced fees and rates on certain loan products
• and much more!