Careers at Focus Federal Credit Union
Focus Federal Credit Union is a great place to work, and we are always seeking qualified individuals to join our team of professionals. We are a member-owned organization, focused on the financial goals of our members and providing superior service. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages along with a great work environment.*
Collections Officer- Main Branch
Purpose: The Collections Officer is responsible for the control of delinquency on credit card and loan accounts by contacting members to determine the reason for the past condition and make satisfactory arrangements and/or offer solutions to help resolve the delinquency. Optimization of collection results while balancing the goodwill of members with the overall business interests of the credit union is the ultimate goal.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Utilizing our core values of Integrity, Innovative, Passionate, Proactive, Adaptive, and Respectful, along with our Mission and Vision statements, perform the following duties to maximize results.
• Monitor delinquent status of assigned credit card and loan accounts and make consistent contact efforts to resolve delinquency utilizing all available information and resources.
• Document all collection efforts using credit union systems and follow up with members as needed.
• Maintain accurate information for collection files including but not limited to: repossession logs, bankruptcy files, charge off lists, possible legal action accounts, etc.
• File any necessary paperwork for bankruptcy, legal actions, insurance claims, etc.
• Dispose of collateral by coordinating transportation, addressing mechanical and cosmetic issues, reviewing auction activity, processing, and filing insurance claims for damage and recovery of fees, etc.
• Maintain working knowledge of various software and systems used in the collection process.
• Comply with credit union policies and procedures as well as all federal laws and regulations.
• Educate and train other credit union staff to assist with collection results.
• Monitor, contact and assist with the resolution of negative share accounts in accordance with credit union policies and procedures.
• Other duties related to essential job functions to meet organizational needs.
Expectations:
The successful candidate will have experience in reading, researching, and must be competent and knowledgeable of operational policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience in financial services and collections operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable consumer laws and government regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including oral and written communications skills.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Knowledge and Skills:
Experience:
This position requires two to five years of banking or related experience.
Education:
A high school education or GED. Complete Employee Training.
Interpersonal Skills:
A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.
Other Skills:
Computer keyboard and the use of spreadsheets are helpful. Good communication and organizational skills.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and sit. The employee may be required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls; kneel or crouch while filing and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds including lifting overhead. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Full-Time Financial Services Representative Position
The Focus Federal Credit Union/Tri-City Branch
Position Summary:
This position requires great interaction, communication, and organizational skills supporting Teller, Financial Services, Lending, and Call Center operations. To provide members with the highest form of service and financial transactions accurately, efficiently, and professionally. Explain, promote and sell various products and services to members by accurately assessing member needs while providing them with information about Credit Union products and services. Responsible for performing member services and loan processing responsibilities, assisting with the call center and phone queue; adhering to credit union policies and procedures: Will maintain a high-level knowledge of our financial service products. Greeting the member by name during interaction and thanking the member for their business after the transaction is completed.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assists members with opening and closing accounts and servicing existing accounts. Answers questions about products and services and resolves problems that are within their authority to resolve. Refers problems that are beyond their authority to their supervisor along with their recommendations.
2. Determine collateral needs and payment plans for members applying for loans.
3. Processes member loan applications in person, electronically, and/or over the phone, building accurate member profiles in accordance with established policy and procedures.
4. Disburse loan proceeds after approval by underwriting and complete loan documents.
5. Maintain a high level of knowledge of credit union financial service policies and procedures for lending and member service.
6. Provide member service via phone calls or in the call center.
7. Cross-sell credit union products and services based on member needs.
8. Ensure that all credit union member-and-employee-related business is kept in the strictest confidence.
9. To apply knowledge of credit union systems, policies, and procedures. Complies with all Credit Union policies and procedures including those related to
Bank Secrecy Act regulations.
10. Other duties related to essential job functions to meet organizational needs.
Expectations and Qualifications
1. To provide friendly, professional, personal service to all members.
2. To maintain a dependable record of attendance and timeliness.
3. To assist with telephone answering within 3 rings if possible.
4. To maintain a professional work environment and businesslike appearance at all times.
5. To return telephone messages within 2 hours if possible and all messages returned by end of day.
6. To troubleshoot and resolve internal inquires in a timely, friendly and accurate manner.
7. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
8. Good organizational skills, attention to detail, time management skills, and communication skills.
9. Proficient computer skills along with strong people skills.
10. Perform quality work efficiently with minimal supervision.
Experience:
This position requires at least 6 months to two years of similar related experience and/or previous banking experience. Must be Sales and Member Service Oriented.
Education:
A high school education or GED.
Interpersonal Skills:
Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization, generally regarding routine matters for purpose of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and sit. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls; kneel or crouch while filing and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, which may also include lifting overhead. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Our main office is located at 1097 NW 32nd Street, in Newcastle OK. The Focus Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary Range: $13-$15 per hour (depending on experience)
Branch Manager Job Posting
Tri-City Branch Location in Newcastle, Oklahoma
Hours Monday – Friday and One Saturday a month, half-day.
Salary Range: $45k to $50k plus performance bonus/incentive
Role:
The Branch Manager is responsible for leading a team of sales and service professionals to meet and exceed sales goals and service targets. Directly work with members to uncover and satisfy their financial needs. Ensure the operational excellence of the branch and maintain the highest level of member service. “Lead from the Lobby,” by greeting members, directing them to the appropriate areas of the branch, and ensuring that the member’s needs are met. Cross-sell products and services to members and manage overall aspects of running an efficient and productive branch. Create new business through outbound calling and visits in the surrounding market of the branch.
Essential Functions
- Maintain a highly motivated, well-trained staff, maintaining effective employee relations.
- Implement and monitor the budget for the branch.
- Apply knowledge of credit union systems and comply with policies and procedures for the branch. Ensure that the branch is in compliance with federal laws and regulations set forth by the National Credit Union Administration, the Bank Secrecy Act, and other regulatory agencies.
- Conduct loan interviews and prepares and/or reviews loan documents for completeness and accuracy and forwards loan applications to underwriting for the loan decision.
- Evaluate the job performance of branch office staff to ensure the quality of work and service to members.
- Monitor branch activity, including the number of transactions, volume, teller errors, loan volume, teller and loan personnel sales, and new accounts.
- Monitor key products and sales within the branch to ensure profitable and sound business practices and high quality of service for members.
- Manage the security and safety of the branch. Analyze and monitor security and safety policies and procedures on an ongoing basis.
- Ensure that staff receives ongoing training on security and robbery procedures.
- Schedule adequate staff to ensure efficient branch operation.
- Monitor branch operations to ensure a consistent, professional approach.
- Assist staff members in solving complex account problems.
- Create and maintain a cross-selling environment within the branch.
- Other duties related to essential job functions to meet organizational needs
Expectations:
- To develop and maintain business partner relationships within the community and area schools and coordinate branch participation in community activities.
- To meet or exceed the minimum of the established incentive goals.
- To develop recommendations for cost efficiencies and enhancements to products, pricing, and processes by monitoring trends in operations and deposit services for specific branch markets
- To respond to all telephone messages as soon as possible and return all calls by end of day.
- To maintain a professional work environment and businesslike appearance.
- To maintain an excellent knowledge of financial services offered by the credit union and be knowledgeable of services offered by competitors in the branch market.
- To maintain a dependable record of attendance and timeliness.
Knowledge and Skills:
Experience: Two years to five years of similar or related experience. Previous Financial Institution experience and/or general knowledge of Member Service and Loan Function is a plus.
Education: A high school education or GED.
Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work requires motivating or influencing others and communicating branch goals and objectives as well as overall credit union goals and objectives. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary. The ability to motivate or influence others is a material part of the job, requiring a significant level of diplomacy, trust, and leadership skills. Obtaining cooperation and establishing strong management techniques to produce positive results.
Other Skills: Candidates must have an established history of successfully leading a team of sales professionals in a financial institution or retail sales environment. This position requires a minimum of 2-5 years of financial services experience. Strong sales, analytical, leadership and coaching skills are required. Candidates must have the ability to generate significant branch revenue, provide exceptional member service, maximize sales opportunities and increase member retention. Continually improve banking center performance, operational excellence, and associate proficiency. Delight customers and exceed satisfaction goals. Create workforce stability by cultivating an engaged, spirited and well coached team. Drive sales to meet and exceed sales targets. May be required to work weekends and/or extended hours and regular, reliable attendance is critical.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and sit. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls; kneel or crouch while filing and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, which may also include lifting overhead. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
For additional information please contact Focus Federal Credit Union’s HR Department at 405.230.1328 ext. 116 or [email protected].
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
At Focus Federal Credit Union, we truly care about our employees. In addition to providing a dynamic, team-oriented work environment, our goal is to be a “Market Leader in Compensation and Benefits.” The following benefits are provided to our employees:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Bereavement Compassion Leave
- Paid Time Off for Jury Duty
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Clothing Allowance