**If you are a current FIB employee, please apply through the Career Worklet in the Employee Portal
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This position can be located at our Meridian E. Broadway in Meridian, ID, Galvin Rd. S in Bellevue, NE or our Great West Center in Billings, MT.
What's Important to You
We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. That's why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible.
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Accrue and use your paid time off (PTO) immediately – no waiting period – plus paid federal holidays in addition to PTO.
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Through our Child Care Assistance Program, First Interstate will contribute up to $1,500 per eligible dependent, with a max of $4,500 annually.
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We prioritize wellness by offering eligible employees $25 per month, or $300 per year, toward a fitness club membership or exercise-related classes.
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The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve and why we want YOU to be a part of it.
We encourage you to apply. Reach for what you want and tell us why your work ethic and willingness to learn make you a natural fit for #TeamFirstInterstate.
SUMMARY
The Contact Center Specialist III provide support within the Payment Services Division for First Interstate Bank's credit card products. This team supports consumer and business customers and branch staff by providing telephone support; this support may also include account maintenance functions, and customer integration services. Must have proven team-oriented skills that demonstrate a commitment to the success of First Interstate Bank.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports daily incoming calls in a flexible work environment.
Ensures first call resolution through problem solving and effective call handling.
Supports both internal and external client interactions for general inquiries as well as complex financial transactions. Quickly responds to and resolves their various questions, inquiries and issues.
Provides outstanding customer service to both internal and external clients in an efficient and effective manner to grow loyalty and repeat business.
Performs complicated maintenance on consumer and business banking products.
Supports both internal and external client interactions utilizing multiple communication avenues for inquiries including complex financial transactions requiring attention to detail, problem solving and de-escalation.
Manages Digital Interaction tasks such as secure chat, secure tickets, support inbox, and various other Digital Interactions.
Uses bank systems simultaneously to assist clients ensuring proper documentation of both internal and external client interactions.
Provides general maintenance, specific to the lane of business of financial accounts ensuring attention to detail.
Ensures adherence to department standards.
Completes all required annual and compliance training.
Assists/conducts employee training and onboarding, ensuring financial understanding and skill development of systems and processes.
May help in ASK queue as assigned.
Participates in the building of a strong team environment.
Maintains up to-date knowledge on evolving policies and procedures.
Assists in the development and implementation of new products.
Assists in creating and writing of new policies and procedures and creating new productivity/maintenance reports.
Handles client escalation and OLB escalation requests as first line of support for other agents within Client Contact Center.
Assists in escalation calls as needed and act as a back-up manager/supervisor as required.
Participates in group huddles and provides feedback when additional support materials are necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to balance multiple tasks effectively.
Ability to actively listen, show empathy, problem solve, and deliver great solutions.
Thorough understanding of banking products and services.
Skills and abilities to develop and maintain effective relationships, respond to inquiries and circumstances as necessary.
Ability to tolerate stressful situations.
Adaptable to change and remain alert of work surroundings.
Accuracy of written and verbal communication.
Ability to identify the appropriate method and approach for call escalation to one of the designated representatives who maintain the knowledge to support the internal/external inquiries accurately and efficiently.
Ability to actively seek out solutions from support resources provided.
Ability to identify and communicate system/product performance issues.
Computer knowledge and skills and the ability to explain product troubleshooting steps to clients.
Ability to work independently.
Conscientious and detail oriented.
Ability to comply with all bank policies and procedures.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
Minimum 24 months related experience, training, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Two years of experience in banking or a call/contact center strongly preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently
Hearing - Frequently
Sitting - Frequently
Standing - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Walking - Occasionally
Noise Level - Moderate
Typical Work Hours - Vary based on scheduling/business need
Overtime - Subject to business need
Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required
**If you are a current FIB employee, please apply through the Career Worklet in the Employee Portal
.