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Certified Relationship Banker (Southshore)

CompanyGulf Coast Bank & Trust
LocationGretna
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 6, 2026
About The Company
Welcome to Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company, one of the largest community banks in Southeast Louisiana. Member of the FDIC & Equal Housing Lender Our mission is to combine the values of old fashioned Community Banking that focuses on individualized customer service with innovative, competitive banking products, trust and brokerage services that further emphasize and strengthen our relationship with our customers. Our philosophy is to do everything we can for every client we have, every chance we get. We have expanded our offerings of traditional banking to investments, trust, small business lending and commercial lending as well as 401K and insurance products. We value each customer and their privacy. As a reminder, LinkedIn is a social networking site, so you should never disclose any personal financial information. Check us out @ www.facebook.com/GulfCoastBank and www.instagram.com/gulfcoastbank/
About the Role

Description


Summary

The Certified Relationship Banker I provides “first line” contact for clients as they enter the branch, assessing their needs, sharing products and services information, growing their relationships, and handling complaints or problems.  


Responsibilities:

  • Sells products and services offered by Gulf Coast Bank to current and new clientele.
  • Opens new consumer and business accounts, provides information about various types of services and products offered, answers phones, and greets visitors.
  • Provides clients with account information, handles maintenance requests, and monitors client accounts for non-branch officers.
  • Resolves client problems through direct personal action or referral to proper staff member.
  • Identifies and maximizes cross selling opportunities through client profiling and engages with team members and other business partners to make referrals. 
  • Adheres to security measures and ensures all regulatory requirements are met (i.e. CIP, BSA).
  • Handles client requests involving the Bank’s Legal department.
  • Orders checks, operates a teller terminal, and assists with balancing the vault and cash verification when needed.
  • Cross trains and supports other positions as needed.
  • May be assigned to opening and closing the branch and other operational tasks.
  • May assist with loan processing and servicing. 
  • Performs other duties and special projects as needed by Branch Manager or Operations Officer.
  • Works branch hours, including some evenings and weekends. 
  • Maintain CRB skills and knowledge as demonstrated by passing the annual CRB exam. 




Requirements


Skills/Experience/Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Strong desire and ability to educate and connect customers to technology.
  • Excellent written and oral communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to tailor features and benefits of products/services to clients with differing needs.
  • Computer skills and ability to operate office equipment (i.e. fax, copier, calculator).
  • Professional, confident, thorough and organized with strong follow-up skills.


Essential Mental & Physical Requirements

  • Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions. 
  • Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer may be required.
  • Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 15 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division any “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.


Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company and its subsidiaries is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe in attracting, retaining, and promoting quality talent and recognize that our diversity is critical to the success of the company.



Key Skills
Customer ServiceCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingAccount ManagementSalesTechnology EducationOrganizational SkillsCross SellingRegulatory ComplianceTeam CollaborationCash HandlingLoan ProcessingClient ProfilingOffice Equipment OperationFollow-Up Skills
Categories
Finance & AccountingCustomer Service & SupportSalesAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Certified Relationship Banker provides first-line contact for clients, assessing their needs and selling products and services. They also handle client requests, resolve problems, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
497
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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