Location:

281 Troy Road - Rensselaer, New York 12144

Job Summary
Be a problem solver, trusted advisor, and partner to the people and businesses in our Key Bank communities. As a Teller, you provide excellent client service by welcoming both new and existing clients to the Bank and assisting them with their account transactions and servicing needs, including identifying and resolving client servicing issues. Tellers, through conversations with clients, listen to uncover financial needs and transition clients to a banker to have a deeper financial wellness conversation. At KeyBank, we believe it's our opportunity and our privilege to help our clients move forward in their financial journey. We take pride in serving our clients and making them feel that no bank will fight harder for them.

Responsibilities

Embodies a strong client experience culture, being present with every client and teammate and realizing the impact we can have on their day, personally, professionally, and financially.Assumes responsibility for the efficient, effective, and accurate performance of teller functions.Proactively work to identify and resolve client servicing issues, escalating as neededListen for clues for financial wellness opportunities during client conversations, and then appropriately transition the client(s) to a BankerAssist clients in achieving their financial goals and objectives through the use of financial wellness toolsParticipate in morning huddles and end of day debriefsFollows compliance, audit and security procedures, balances cash drawer within balancing guidelines.Review and maintain knowledge of product guides, fees, and policies to stay current on offeringsPerforms other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without noticeComplies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma , GED, or equivalent experience (required)

Experience Qualifications

Experienced in a client service role (required)Experienced in cash handling (required)General understanding of PC with Windows based applications and calculator (required)

Tactical Skills

Is knowledgeable about the client’s accounts and business with the bank and uses sound judgment with customers and transactionsExhibits strong sales and service skills, presenting products and services while proactively educating clients on utilizing available access channels (ex: ATM, Online and Telephone Banking)Strong work ethic and high level of integrityExcellent Time management skills

Personal Skills

Adaptability: Understands that change is inevitable and seeks value in new ways of doing things while coping with day-to-day frustrations, adversities and uncertainties related to changeCollaboration: Demonstrates a basic understanding of collaborative processes and provides examples of how collaboration has or can help the organizational reach its goalsCritical Thinking: The ability to identify issues, communicate them, and explain the characteristics and steps in effective decision-makingDecision Making: The ability to follow directions while identifying a defensible course of action among alternativesEmotional Intelligence: Describes the concepts and underlying tenets of emotional intelligence (EI) as a skill and cites examples as to the impact of EI on business results

Practical Skills

Business Acumen: Works to understand the business priorities of internal and external clients and can describe relevant profitability drivers and considerationsOral & Written Communication: Demonstrates the ability to speak, write, and present in a way that effectively conveys the intended message to an audienceRisk Management: Describes key issues and benefits of risk management practices and makes use of organizational resources for risk avoidance and managementStorytelling: Describes storytelling techniques, concepts, and potential benefitsChange Navigation: Demonstrates the ability to modify work as directed and applies the concept of continuous improvement to develop new skills during change initiatives

Core Competencies

All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.

Physical Demands

Consumer Retail - Prolonged Standing (5-8 hours per day), frequent use of hands to manipulate/grasp objects, ability to communicate face to face and on the phone with clients, occasional bending and lifting from floor height, frequent forward reach, frequent lifting of 1 – 10 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Driving Requirements

May need to drive to multiple locations in a single day; ability to operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base hourly rate in the range of $18 to $22.12 per hour depending on location and job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes short-term incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance. 

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Job Posting Expiration Date: 03/12/2025

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