Sr Customer Care Specialist (Call Center) - Wayne, NJ

At Valley Bank, we believe in people's growth potential. We invest in it. We protect it. We focus it. For nearly 100 years, we've been the Bank that clients from every industry turn to for our expertise, strategies, and advice-building the kind of trust that can fuel every goal. We are the leading relationship bank built for growth-with over $60 billion in assets, 3,800 experts, and more than 200 consumer branches and commercial banking offices in communities across the US.

At Valley, we're all driven by an ambition that goes deeper than just having a job. That's why when you work for us, we make it our goal to help you focus on what drives you-working to turn your passions and strengths into assets you can use to propel your ambitions and build the professional legacy you want. Because when we say we're a relationship bank built for growth, that's not just reserved for our clients-that includes all our associates as well.

The Senior Customer Service Specialist provides best in class customer care across Valley's key channels, such as via the telephone, emails, Live Chat - Social Media.

• Follow bank establish guidelines regarding servicing and delivery of an excepitional customer experience in accordance with Valley's mission statement.
• Manage all customer inquiries while maintaing the higest level of professionalism, provide thoughtful prompt resolution with empathy, poise a consistent voice with the on-going goal of establishing a positive customer experience.
• Answer high volume of phone calls, respond to emails through various communication channels from clients regarding balances, transactions, debit card usage/limits, credit card, online payment channels, fraud review Internet Banking and other general and specific banking queries.
• Maintain proficient knowledge of Bank products and services with the ability to educate customers on such, and cross sell various products and services.
• Primary focus, concentration and ownership of the consumer online banking and mobile application issues to resolutions and escalate unresolved cases through proper channels, while adequately documenting and updating cases and/or reports.
• Contributes to the success of the team by maintaining service commitments.
• Develop referrals from prospects calling to inquire on bank products and services.
• Actively participate in process improvement efforts by assisting in the testing of new functionality and provide input related to user experience.
• Prepare written responses and/or verbal to inquiries, complaints, observations, etc. via letter, email, chat, social media or other methods of communication.
• Monitor the bank's social meida inbox to detect and respond to customer and prospect inquiries, feedback and complaints via direct messages, comments, and posts.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries, complaints, observations, etc. addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering assistance through the bank's official social media accounts and ensuring activities and responses align with the brand's voice, policies, and compliance guidelines.
• Research and collaborate with other departments to create strategies and coordinate appropriate actions and responses.
• Maintain a positive on-line presence while troubleshooting and resolving complaints. Promote brand consistency.
• Provide operational and technical support for various digital banking products such as Consumer Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Bill Pay, Card Management, Zelle, Transfer Now, Money Management, Paperless Statements Mobile Deposit and business Remote Deposit Capture.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Customer Service Skills with the ability to engage customers in conversation regarding products and services.
• Proficient computer skills; ability to understand and utilize multiple computer systems, software and databases.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of bank products, services and policies.
• Strong and proven problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor and team spirit.
• Must be self-driven with a positive outlook and can demonstrate confidence, tact, patience, and diplomacy while dealing with customers.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with high volume.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 4 years high volume call center experience.
• Teller or branch banking experience.

• Bilingual

We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package including base salary determined by factors such as the role, relevant experience, skill set, and geographical location. Eligible positions may also be eligible to receive commission-based compensation and/or discretionary incentive compensation, which may be awarded as cash or forfeitable equity, recognizing individual performance and contributions.

In addition to financial compensation, we offer a robust suite of benefits tailored to meet diverse employee needs based on eligibility criteria. These include comprehensive health care and insurance plans, retirement savings options, tuition and adoption reimbursement programs, paid time off, mental health support, and other valuable benefits programs. Further details regarding total compensation and benefits will be shared during the hiring process.