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Universal Banker 2

CompanyFirst Federal Lakewood
LocationCenterburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 28, 2026
About The Company
We’re proud to have been a constant and reliable presence in Northeast Ohio for 80+ years. With 21 full-service branches and assets nearing three billion dollars, First Federal Lakewood is the largest, independent, depositor-owned bank in Ohio. We’re unique in that we’ve always considered our customers, employees, local businesses and the wellbeing of the community in our decisions— not shareholders. When you choose First Federal Lakewood as your banking institution or employer, you’re choosing to join people just like you who believe in their community and are committed to helping it thrive. Our uniqueness is in our friendly, neighborhood banking experience, which also makes for a pretty great work environment. Our bank colleagues are important given that we specialize in serving our neighbors and businesses who stimulate the economic vitality of the communities where we live and work. We work every day to provide individuals and business with checking and savings options, mortgage lending, investment services, and much more. Each and every colleague plays a role in our success, and our communities’ success. That’s something to be proud of. Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC.
About the Role

Description

Position Summary:

The Universal Banker is the core role within the retail branches. There are 3 levels within the Universal Banker job family with progressive responsibilities. All Universal Bankers provides exceptional front line customer service and sales within the branch.  

The Universal Banker 2, as directed, provides day-to-day direction to other Universal Bankers, approves transactions and assigns work. Performs primary and advanced duties including check verification, wire transfers, and facilitation of team meetings.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Provides excellent customer service by processing customer transactions and handling account maintenance; answers customer inquiries both in person and on the telephone including Customer Relationship Center Support; follows-up with customers as necessary.
  2. Monitors activities and acts as a resource for assigned staff; approves transactions; ensures procedures are being followed; monitors over/short reports. As needed, operates teller window following Branch Operation Guidelines, policies and procedures.
  3. Maintains vault by ordering cash, distributing cash to assigned staff, and reconciling the vault; ensures adequate cash is available for customer transactions.
  4. Opens and closes accounts and services with accuracy and in accordance to bank policies and applicable regulations. Cross-sells bank's products and services and makes referrals for investment, mortgage and business banking products.
  5. Handles check verification and wire transfers as needed. Keeps up to date with related system and maintains wire transfer certification.
  6. Understands and strives to meet individual, team and branch performance metrics and sales goals. Facilitates teamwork and shared responsibility for success. Participates in and may lead team meetings, completes all assigned training and leads staff training as necessary. Learns/keeps up to date with all assigned systems, software and procedures including Digital Banking system, online service procedures, wire transfer certification and Webcapture system.
  7. Able to perform all branch opening and closing duties. Prepares, updates and monitors assigned reports in a timely manner and with accuracy.
  8. May float to other bank branches as needed.
  9. Keeps up to date and complies with all bank policies/procedures as well as applicable banking laws and regulations, including, but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, and related anti-money laundering statutes, and federal consumer protection legislation and regulations.
  10. Other Duties as assigned.

The duties outlined above are a summary and may not be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties. All job descriptions may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of FMHC.



We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

  1. 1-3 Years of banking experience is required. Experience must include cash handling and customer service.
  2. 1-2 years of experience as a supervisor, mentor or team leader is preferred.
  3. Strong understanding of banking laws and regulations is required.
  4. Notary Public is preferred.
  5. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
  6. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Cleartouch, Nautilus, various government and investor software/web portals is preferred. CRM is preferred.
  7. Driver's license is required (for float positions)

Necessary competencies:

  1. Active Listening
  2. Change Champion
  3. Coaching
  4. Communication 
  5. Conflict Resolution 
  6. Organizational Savvy
  7. Process Oriented 
  8. Service Orientation 

Physical Environment:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift, walk, stand, sit, bend, reach with hands and arms, climb, push/pull, use hands, and see, hear and speak.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
  • This position is performed in a retail bank setting.
  • Employee must be able to work days and hours that branch is open including weekends and overtime as needed. 


Key Skills
Customer ServiceCash HandlingBanking RegulationsTransaction ApprovalVault ReconciliationAccount MaintenanceWire TransfersCheck VerificationCross-SellingTeam LeadershipStaff CoachingConflict ResolutionActive ListeningMicrosoft OfficeReport PreparationAnti-Money Laundering Compliance
Categories
Finance & AccountingCustomer Service & SupportSalesManagement & LeadershipRetail
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Provides customer service and processes banking transactions, account maintenance, cash operations, check verification, and wire transfers while ensuring compliance with bank policies and regulations. Supports branch operations by directing and training staff, approving transactions, monitoring reports and performance goals, and promoting bank products and services.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
311
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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