Primary Responsibilities
1. Handles customer transactions (deposits, withdrawals, transfers, etc.)
2. Processes loans and credit applications
3. Opens and closes accounts
4. Provides account information and answers customer inquiries
5. Sells banking products and services
6. Maintains cash and transaction accuracy
Key Skills
1. Excellent communication and customer service
2. Basic math and accounting
3. Attention to detail and organizational
4. Familiarity with banking software and systems
5. Time management and multitasking
Work Environment
1. Bank branch or financial institution
2. Part-time or full-time, varying shifts
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
1. Customer satisfaction
2. Transaction accuracy
3. Cross-selling and referrals
4. Cash handling and balancing
5. Efficiency and productivity
Career Path
1. Senior Teller
2. Lead Teller
3. Assistant Branch Manager
4. Branch Manager
5. Other banking roles (loan officer, financial advisor)
Typical Requirements
1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Basic banking knowledge
3. On-the-job training
4. Certification (optional)
Daily Tasks
1. Count and balance cash
2. Process customer transactions
3. Answer phone calls and emails
4. Maintain records and files
5. Cross-sell banking products
Software and Systems
1. Banking software (e.g., Finacle, Flexcube)
2. Online banking platforms
3. Customer relationship management (CRM) .
1. Flexibility Tellers can waive fees, adjust ransaction limits, or approve exceptions.2. Empowerment Tellers decide on transactions, improving customer satisfaction.3. Risk management Tellers must balance customer needs with bank policies and risk considerations.4. Training Tellers require comprehensive training to exercise discretion effectively.5. Compliance Discretion must align with regulatory requirements and banking laws.Examples of Universal Teller Discretion1. Waiving overdraft fees2. Approving temporary loan increases3. Allowing exceptions to transaction limits4. Providing emergency assistanceBenefits1. Enhanced customer experience2. Increased efficiency3. Improved employee engagement4. Better risk managementHowever, Universal Teller Discretion also carries potential risks, such as1. Inconsistent decision-making2. Increased fraud risk3. Compliance violationsTo mitigate risks, banks implement guidelines, monitoring, and ongoing training for tellers.
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