Personal Banker
Hancock Whitney · Gulfport, MS · 1 wk ago
FinanceFull-time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and maintain relationships with clients and prospects through in-person meetings, phone outreach, outbound calling, community engagement, and educational events.
- Conduct financial needs assessments to identify opportunities and provide tailored product and service solutions.
- Refer clients to business partners and subject matter experts to address specialized financial needs.
- Proactively educate clients on self-service and digital banking options (mobile, online, ATMs, and emerging technologies) to ensure 24/7 account access.
- Drive proactive sales conversations and manage a pipeline of opportunities to achieve assigned sales and business development goals.
- Leverage ecosystem partnerships and community centers of influence to acquire, expand, and retain relationships.
- Process routine and complex financial transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, and account servicing.
- Actively manage the financial center lobby experience by engaging, greeting, and directing clients to appropriate resources.
- Support the Bank’s risk management culture by making sound decisions, maintaining situational awareness, and following established policies to ensure operational and financial safety.
- Perform responsibilities flexibly based on the needs of the financial center, including evenings, weekends, and occasional travel as required.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
- A high school diploma or GED required; a bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 3+ years of sales and client service experience required; prior banking experience preferred.
- Will also consider candidates with a bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of cash-handling, customer service, and retail experience.
- Proven ability to form, expand, and deepen client relationships.
- Working knowledge of applicable banking products, services, and regulations.
- Proficiency in banking systems, applications, and research tools.
- State Life Insurance license preferred.
- NMLS registration under the SAFE Act of 2008 required; employment contingent upon successful registration and background check.