Member Specialist
BRMi · Pensacola, FL · 3 wk ago
OTHR$35k–$40k/yrFull-time
BRMi is seeking a Member Specialist II to process member requests, establish and maintain accounts, resolve account-related issues, and support member acquisition and retention activities across multiple communication channels, including phone, online communications, secure messages, fax, mail, and email.
Responsibilities
- Process and approve incoming member service requests received through multiple communication channels.
- Review and resolve member inquiries, account exceptions, and escalated service issues.
- Audit member accounts, identify discrepancies, and take appropriate corrective action.
- Review applications and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, eligibility, and regulatory compliance.
- Open and maintain various consumer and specialized deposit accounts.
- Process account maintenance requests involving joint owners, authorized users, custodians, sponsorships, and related members.
- Communicate directly with applicants or authorized representatives to resolve incomplete or inaccurate applications.
- Partner with internal security teams to review potentially fraudulent applications and compromised accounts.
- Document suspected fraud and take appropriate account actions according to established procedures.
- Perform manual system adjustments to create and maintain personal and commercial account records.
- Support account closure and escheatment activities, including issuing cashier's checks and coordinating applicable account closures.
- Process regulatory notices involving Social Security numbers, B-notices, under-reported interest, and non-resident alien certifications in accordance with IRS requirements.
- Complete account adjustment transactions, including transferring, crediting, and debiting funds through applicable general ledger accounts.
- Research and resolve issues involving membership systems, applications, and account records.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable financial products, services, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure documents are properly imaged and maintained according to established document-retention procedures.
- Meet established daily production, quality, KPI, and service-level agreement (SLA) requirements.
- Assist with training and mentoring less-experienced team members.
- Support implementation and validation of product, system, and process changes.
- Participate in small to medium-sized process improvement projects and initiatives.
- Provide additional team or leadership support as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Experience providing customer or member service in a high-volume environment.
- Strong ability to review and process detailed account or customer information accurately.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to investigate account discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective actions.
- Ability to manage multiple requests and priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate multiple applications and screens simultaneously.
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and technologies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced active listening skills and ability to accurately understand customer requests.
- Ability to professionally handle escalated, sensitive, or difficult customer situations.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make appropriate decisions within established procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships through professionalism, diplomacy, and tact.
- Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external customers.
Desired Experience
- Working in a high-volume, fast-paced operational environment.
- Previous member or customer service experience.
- Experience within a bank, credit union, or other financial institution.
- Experience in retail banking, deposit operations, account servicing, or a financial-services contact center.
- Familiarity with consumer deposit accounts and account maintenance processes.
- Knowledge of banking and financial-services regulations, standards, and operational practices.
- Experience identifying or escalating potential fraud or suspicious account activity.
- Experience working on cross-functional teams or process-improvement initiatives.
- Experience leading small projects or initiatives.
- Experience training, mentoring, or providing guidance to other team members.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) that includes Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays
- Educational Assistance
Pay
$35K–$40K
Schedule
Full-time, onsite in Pensacola, FL