Personal Banker; Port Monmouth​/Middletown, NJ

Personal Banker

Ocean First Bank is seeking a new Personal Banker at our Port Monmouth, NJ branch! Upon hire, all retail staff will participate in a 2-week personalized and interactive training experience.

At Ocean First Bank, each one of our employees plays an important role in fulfilling the mission and taking responsibility to execute daily tasks in alignment with our core values. Together we foster an environment of respect, professionalism and diversity that makes Ocean First a great place to work and do business.

Great benefits include: professional growth opportunities, employee perks & discount programs, tuition assistance program, incentive compensation program, company holidays and paid time off, use of the on-site fitness facilities at Red Bank and Toms River headquarter offices, and more! Apply today to #Become Ocean First  and make an impact in the local community!

Accurately process routine financial transactions for banking customers with an emphasis on personalized quality service. Contribute to the growth, profitability, and customer retention of the Branch by meeting sales and service goals and objectives. Assess customer needs and effectively sell appropriate banking products and services. Provide banking services ensuring the highest level of quality service is provided to current and prospective customers.

• Excellent sales and service.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills and an attention to detail with strong organizational skills and a basic knowledge of opening new accounts, i.e. checking, savings, etc.
• Computer literacy, moderate typing skills and knowledge of standard office equipment, including calculator.
• Working knowledge of bank products, services and software or ability to be trained and quickly learn.
• Mastery of operational Teller aspects.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules in accordance with the needs of the branch.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2-3 years' experience in a direct customer service capacity, with 1-year prior cash handling, preferably in a retail banking environment, teller related experience preferred.
• Prior experience in sales capacity, preferably in a retail banking environment.
• Valid NMLS Registration required.

• Internal contact with managers, inter-branch and departmental personnel as well as outside vendors
• External contact with existing customers and prospects of the Bank.

Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Ability to communicate in order to exchange information with individual customers. Ability to travel throughout the company footprint if required. Ability to navigate throughout the branch to facilitate customer requests and meet operational…