Universal Banker with documented cash handling experience and strong aptitude for customer service. Competently educates customers on banking options and recommends appropriate products and services to meet financial needs. Leverages people skills to securely process teller transactions, resolve issues and refer customers to business partners for advanced relationship development. Goal-driven banking professional well-versed in managing diverse customer needs with speed and efficiency. Maximizing satisfaction and bank revenue through hands-on service and support, knowledgeable product recommendations and persuasive communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Universal Banker Designate
Standard Bank
Elukwatini Service Centre
04.2023 - Current
Engages with customers in order to understand what matters to the customer and deliver against those demands.
Validates the customer’s regulatory status (e.g., KYC, POPI, etc.).
Identifies authenticity of the customer (where required) in order to prevent disclosure of information to unauthorized persons.
Takes ownership of every demand and provides the customer with an immediate response (depending on the nature of the demand) or facilitates the completion of the customer demand. Drives one-and-done as far as possible – updates relevant systems with history notes as applicable.
Understands the risks associated with the customer demand and adheres to all risk and compliance requirements when executing on demand.
Deals with customer enquiries, ranging from product questions to customer account activities.
Deliver on customer demand – account opening (personal customers only)
Discloses to customers that he/she is acting under supervision along with other relevant FAIS disclosures, and ensures business processes are followed to ensure the customer receives this in writing.
Manages the risks associated with new accounts, mandates and specimen signatures (physical branch only) by adhering to risk and compliance requirements (e.g., use of online fingerprint verification, scanning at source, eSign, etc.).
Opens new accounts (including on-boarding), transfers, amends and closes accounts according to laid down procedures (e.g., confirmation of employment, completes AML mandatory fields, etc.).
Ensures that customers are fully informed of their rights and obligations to the bank in accordance with the Code of Banking Practice.
Gathers and completes accurate data for the opening of loan accounts (e.g., secured and unsecured) and granting of facilities.
Refers matters outside scoring criteria, with the appropriate information, to the Credit Evaluation Manager for further investigation.
Completes Financial Needs Analysis and Record of Advice documents under supervision for Credit applications
Customer Liaison Officer
Standard bank
Elukwatini Service Centre
10.2022 - 04.2023
Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals
Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings
Met all customer call guidelines including service levels, handle time and productivity
Reduced process inconsistencies and effectively trained team members on best practices and protocols
Followed up with customers about resolved issues and completed and to maintain high standards of customer service
Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers
Provided onboarding and guidance to other sales representatives to meet sales goals while growing opportunities for business
Quickly and accurately answered customer questions, suggested effective solutions and resolved issues to increase customer base
Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
Cash Consultant Level 1
Standard Bank
Elukwatini Service Centre
06.2020 - 10.2022
Engages with walk-in customers in order to understand what matters to the customer (i.e. determine the what, why, when, where and how) and delivers against those demands.
Identifies authenticity of the customer (where required) in order to prevent disclosure of information to unauthorized persons (e.g., knows how to identify the customer).
Takes ownership of every cash demand and provides the customer with an immediate response (depending on the nature of the demand) or facilitates the completion of the customer demand.
Understands the risks associated with the handling of cash related demands (e.g., follows effective controls to minimize risk).
Deals with general customer enquiries (as and when necessary) ranging from product questions to customer account activities (e.g., statements, debit order information, etc.)
Cash Consultant
Standard Bank
Riverside Mall
05.2019 - 10.2020
Engages with walk-in customers in order to understand what matters to the customer (i.e. determine the what, why, when, where and how) and delivers against those demands.
Identifies authenticity of the customer (where required) in order to prevent disclosure of information to unauthorized persons (e.g., knows how to identify the customer).
Takes ownership of every cash demand and provides the customer with an immediate response (depending on the nature of the demand) or facilitates the completion of the customer demand.
Understands the risks associated with the handling of cash related demands (e.g., follows effective controls to minimize risk).
Deals with general customer enquiries (as and when necessary) ranging from product questions to customer account activities (e.g., statements, debit order information, etc.)
Front Line Officer
Standard Bank
Carolina & Riverside Mall
09.2015 - 05.2019
Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals
Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings
Met all customer call guidelines including service levels, handle time and productivity
Reduced process inconsistencies and effectively trained team members on best practices and protocols
Followed up with customers about resolved issues and completed and to maintain high standards of customer service
Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers
Provided onboarding and guidance to other sales representatives to meet sales goals while growing opportunities for business
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