Customer Care Agent

Description

About Us:

At Columbia, we create a great place to work by offering a unique brand of relationship banking and fostering a culture where associates thrive. We are dedicated to supporting our customers and communities, and we can only achieve this through the dedication of our associates.

We value Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships, and we are eager to meet candidates who embody these core values. We are always on the lookout for results-focused individuals who can think independently, work collaboratively, and support our broader purpose.

Think of us as financial partners, because at Columbia, we believe the best way forward is together. Together for people. Together for business. Together for better.

About the Role:

Provides outstanding customer service to individuals contacting the Bank, by phone, chat or online, by resolving issues, providing information, and looking for opportunities to strengthen the customer relationship through suggesting Bank products and services. Performs specialty tasks and completes moderate to complex assignments .

• Resolves customer problems such as: bill pay questions, loan questions, debit card issues, account overdrafts, electronic disputes, online/mobile banking issues and service charge questions.
• Performs a variety of transactions and maintenance on the customer’s behalf such as: funds transfers, stop payments, debit card increases, address changes and check orders.
• Provide customer support for online banking including: troubleshooting mobile devices and browser issues related to online banking. Provide customer support for loans, escrow analysis, and payment questions.
• Utilize system software to respond to online messages/emails to answer questions, provide banking services and resolve customer service issues. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
• Suggest appropriate products and services to existing and prospective customers and cross- sells other bank products and services.
• Moderate supervision with latitude for independent judgment .
• Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
• Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
• May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
• Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.
• Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
• Embraces our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice”
• May perform other duties as assigned.

About You:

• H.S. Diploma/GED . Required
• Bachelor's Degree . Preferred
• Less than 2 years o f bank customer service experience, good knowledge of bank’s products and services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of operational procedures, practices and policies.
• Demonstrates the ability to sell Bank products and services.
• Able to mentor new associates through on the job training.
• Requires the ability to multi-task and work with over 25 software applications.
• Requires intermediate computer skills, including MS Office and banking software.
• Skill in basic troubleshooting : mobile devices, browsers, and other technology as it relates to online banking.
• Thorough understanding of products and services offered by bank. Advanced knowledge in specialty area .
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work effectively with the public.

Job Location(s): Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).

Irvine, CA

Our Benefits:

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is $18.00 - $25.00, and the pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: [email protected] .

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.