Relationship Banker

About the role

The story of Arvest is one of commitment started by our founders in 1961 with an intense dedication to focusing on our customers. We will always be active and involved members of the communities we serve, and we will always work to put the needs of our customers and associates first as we continue to fulfill our mission – People helping people find financial solutions for life.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to achieving branch sales goals through a consultative sales approach with new and existing customers, following the sales process defined in the CFB Retail Sales Playbook.
• Through discovery conversations, identify and uncover the customer's financial needs and offer appropriate solutions as Arvest strives to provide a seamless, one-stop shopping experience.
• Refer qualified customers to specialized sales forces.
• Proactively make outbound calls to generate sales to strengthen further the customer relationship and/or begin customer relationships.
• Identify opportunities to sell consumer loans, accept consumer loan applications and facilitate loan closings.
• Work effectively with the centralized underwriting department.
• Deliver consistent, exceptional customer service by acknowledging every customer promptly, smiling and greeting each customer, introducing yourself, using eye contact, and thanking the customer.
• Acknowledge customer complaints and follow the established complaint process to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Opens and processes simple, moderately, or highly complex deposit accounts.
• Answer and assist customers’ questions and concerns, including, but not limited to, helping customers with deposit risk management and day-to-day banking business.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of products and services, including digital services and delivery options.
• Support customer usage of products and services that will provide the services they need in the manner most convenient for them.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of competitors’ products, practices, facilities, and prices to sell bank products effectively.
• Participate in branch promotions and marketing initiatives as directed.
• Use sound judgment in applying bank standards, policies, and procedures regarding customers.
• Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations, and the bank's BSA/AML Program, as applicable to your job duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Current NMLS SAFE Act Registration or the ability to be registered within 30 days required.
• Demonstrated sales and customer service experience preferred.
• Financial service provider experience preferred.
• College degree preferred for Level 3.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Successful achievement of defined competencies of Level 1 or relevant related experience required.
• Current NMLS SAFE Act Registration or the ability to be registered within 30 days required.

Skills

• Consultative sales approach.
• Customer service skills.
• Product knowledge and expertise.
• Outbound calling skills.
• Loan processing and facilitation.
• Compliance with bank policies and regulations.

Benefits

Arvest offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including a full range of health and life, financial, and wellness benefits. For more information about benefits, please visit www.arvest.com/careers/benefits.

Pay

Pay is based on a number of factors including the successful candidate’s job-related knowledge and skills, qualifications, and prior experience. Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.95 per hour.

Schedule

Position is Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm with rotating Saturdays 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.