Navy Federal Credit Union is a leading financial institution that provides a meaningful career experience. They are seeking a Member Associate to provide diverse administrative support to the Navy Federal Investment Services phone operations and assist clients with inquiries while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Responsibilities
- Respond promptly and appropriately to member telephone, digital chat, and all forms of communications inquiries (e.g., account status, address change requests, password resets, update member files, etc.)
- Assist in responding to client inquiries through various media channels; verify Customer Personal Identity (CPI) during client interaction
- Execute first call resolution through research and follow-up; may redirect calls to other NFIS staff, NF business units, and vendors
- Assist in establishing and maintaining client relationships; determine client needs, overcome objections and/or transfer to appropriate registered staff or designated area
- Independently and proactively make outbound calls to members, wholesalers, and back-office personnel to resolve rejected paperwork issues; schedule, confirm and track referrals and appointments
- Assess and determine appropriate resolution/response to challenging and/or sensitive situations using appropriate and tactful customer service communications
- Review client account(s) and activities, assess needs, apply targeted questions to research, respond to inquiries, create cross servicing opportunities, and increase product penetration
- Identify account irregularities, potential fraud and abuse, governed by Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti- Money Laundering (AML); document/inform management and/or other appropriate areas of potential security breach
- Assist with account set up and changes, prepare account portfolio reviews and financial plans, and ensure recordation and retention following NFIS and industry processes and procedures
- Prepare and review client paperwork and post appointment, ensure paperwork is accurate, complete, and current with industry and agency regulations
- Stay abreast of federal, industry and/or agency regulations, Navy Federal security updates, fraud alerts, NFIS compliance, policies and procedures, new products and services, system changes, and current marketing efforts
- Schedule, coordinate, and track expenditure, new business, and appointment results from various marketing initiatives
- Assist in training and onboarding
Skills
- Self-motivated, results driven, team player with strong ability to collaborate with others
- Experience in an administrative support capacity, preferably in customer service or financial services
- Familiarity with financial transactions/processing, lending practices, principles, and compliance/regulations
- Knowledge and use of multiple systems to reference/record account information and conversations regarding member interactions, needs, and account activities
- Familiarity with investment products, services, processes, requirements, and systems
- Effective skill to influence, negotiate and persuade to reach agreeable exchange and positive outcomes
- Advanced customer service and relationship management skills
- Ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure while dealing with internal and external members/customers
- Effective skill building relationships with staff, management, vendors, and members through rapport, trust, diplomacy, and tact
- Ability to interpret and explain regulations, instructions, and procedures
- Effective skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
- Effective organizational, planning and time management skills
- Effective research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Effective skill performing mathematical calculations and working accurately with numbers
- Effective skill in comprehending, analyzing, applying, and communicating complex written legal documents
- Effective skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines
- Experience with managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Effective skill navigating multiple screens and PC applications and adapting to new technologies
- Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or Management or related discipline or related professional experience
- Working knowledge of Navy Federal/NFIS products and services
- Working knowledge of Navy Federal/NFIS's functions, philosophy, organization, programs, policies, and procedures
- FINRA Series 7, combination of NASAA Series 63/65 or 66 registration and state Life & Health Insurance License
Benefits
- Highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks
- Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Hybrid)
Company Overview
Since 1933, Navy Federal has grown from seven members to over 4 million members. And since that time, their vision statement has remained It was founded in 1933, and is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.navyfederal.org.