Location: Fort Wayne,IN, USA
If you are searching for an employer that provides you with unlimited career growth and development opportunities, look no further! Voted as one of the best places to work in the state of Indiana for 2024, STAR Financial Bank strives to be the employer of choice and truly defines OneTeam.
STAR Financial Bank is an Indiana-based community bank known for its culture of delivering quality service, personalized banking solutions, and innovative use of technology for more than 80 years. We are proud to be a community bank in every aspect of the word. Beyond monetary giving and employee volunteerism, STAR is dedicated to partnering with the people and organizations that improve our communities. At every one of our locations, employees demonstrate their commitment to STAR and our customers by honoring our core values of Honesty & Integrity, Accountability, Respect for All, Do What's Right, Commitment to Lifelong Learning, Community Leadership, Being Progressive, Celebrating Success and Remaining Independent.
STAR Financial Bank proudly celebrates diversity and remains conscious of the realization that diversity is not solely represented by physical characteristics. STAR is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) with a commitment to inclusivity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. STAR complies with applicable STAR and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities.
The Customer Support Representative position is included in a workplace model that does allow for a combination of in-office and remote work.
As a Customer Support Representative, essential responsibilities include:
* Evaluates and responds timely to a wide variety of customer issues via phone call, chat, or email. These are handled through direct personal action or referral to the proper source.
* Provide expertise and guidance to our customers while educating them on products, services, and technology available to them.
* Answer inquiries from customers regarding products, procedures, regulations, and fees.
* Complete all account maintenance issues in a timely manner.
* Process customer video banking machine transactions via video interaction accurately and efficiently while providing a high level of customer service according to STAR's sales and service guidelines; make sound decisions affecting the status of customer accounts based on available information and established procedures and/or provide superior customer service including the opening of new accounts and resolution of customer inquiries through the phone call, email, and customer chat delivery channels.
* Handle all phases of teller transactions including but not limited to checking, savings, and loans within designated limits, when appropriate.
* Examines and ensures validity of all requested transactions/interactions.
* Develop and maintain a strong, working knowledge of all bank products and services in order to provide the best customer service using STAR cross-sell techniques as appropriate.
* Develop and maintain a strong technical knowledge of the core banking system.
* Verify endorsements as required by teller operational policies.
* Report suspicious activity through proper channels.
* Adheres to and applies all operational policies and procedures, as well as comply with all Federal and State related regulations.
* Generates new business to assist in meeting establishment profitability goals.
Skills Needed
* Ability to maintain a professional image through appearance, communication, personality and representation of the STAR brand and calmly handle stressful situations.
* Possess excellent hand-eye coordination, along with demonstrated ability to multi-task utilizing multiple software systems, multiple monitors and audio/video technology.
* Possess interpersonal communication skills.
* Ability to perform at a high level within a complex, multi-functional technical environment.
* Ability to assess risk, exercise discretion and handle sensitive and confidential issues.
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong listening skills.
* Highly organized and detail oriented.
* Advanced computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office Suite, as well as 10-key and alphanumeric data entry.
* Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods.
In addition to traditional compensation and benefits packages, our leaders continue to collaborate to launch innovative employee benefits and perks including, Affordable Medical/ Vision/ Dental Coverage Flexible Dependent Care Account Health Savings Account (with employer contributions) Prescription Drug Plan Employee Wellness Initiatives (physical/mental/financial) Health Management Reimbursement Program Short Term/Long Term Disability Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Competitive Pay and Bonus Program 401k (with employer match) Generous Paid Time off including 10 1/2 holidays.
Eligibility of benefits are determined by employment status classification and may be discussed during the interview process.