Universal Banker

About the role

Self-Help started in 1980 with a focus on economic inequality—especially in communities that have faced systemic barriers in building wealth. At the core of what Self-Help does is a drive to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity. We are seeking a Universal Banker to join our Little Village, IL team.

Responsibilities

• Consumer Lending: Manage the entire consumer loan process from initiation through closing, including interviewing loan applicants, determining loan eligibility, reviewing applications for accuracy, and providing timely and accurate disclosures while operating with moderate credit authority and complying with the credit union’s lending policies.
• Member Servicing: Greet and welcome members and visitors to the credit union in a friendly and professional manner; provide prompt, efficient, and accurate service; open consumer and business accounts according to credit union policies; promote credit union products and services based on member needs; perform account transactions and maintenance as authorized, including processing share deposit payments, loan payments, CD transactions, lines of credit advances, and account transfers; disburse cash and check withdrawals, count cash, and perform reconciliations; add joint owners, complete address changes, and complete any other necessary teller functions.
• Cash Handling and Balancing: Open, close, and balance the cash drawer daily; maintain drawer cash levels within prescribed amounts; handle Vault Teller responsibilities, managing, balancing, and balancing cash flow in and out of the vault; balance ATM daily (part of dual control team).

Requirements

• Spanish fluency, verbal and written, preferred
• Three to five years of experience in banking or exposure to Consumer Lending
• Ability to form and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• May be required to travel to cover other branches
• High school diploma or equivalent

Pay

Hourly range: $26.25 – $28.89