Customer Support Specialist

Description

The Customer Support Specialist at Idaho First Bank is a key contributor to delivering exceptional customer service by addressing customer inquiries, resolving issues, and promoting the Bank's products and services. The position ensures customer satisfaction and loyalty by providing timely and effective support across multiple communication channels. This role plays an integral part in maintaining the Bank’s reputation for outstanding customer service.

Assures compliance with all Bank policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal banking regulations. Supports the Bank’s core values and strategic initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Respond to customer inquiries and issues via telephone, chat, and email, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
• Provide detailed information about the Bank's products and services, assisting customers in selecting the options that best meet their needs.
• Handle complex customer situations with professionalism, escalating issues to higher levels when necessary.
• Collaborate with the Digital Banking Team to develop and improve customer service processes and procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Bank's products, services, policies, and procedures.
• Document and log customer interactions, complaints, and resolutions in accordance with Bank policies.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling Bank products and services to customers.
• Assist in the training and onboarding of new team members.
• Ensure compliance with all Bank policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Skills

• Basic understanding of online banking, risk management, and fraud detection skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrates analytical, attention to detail, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of computer software, including word processing and spreadsheets.
  
  

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; 1+ years of experience in branch banking, bank operations, digital and online banking, fraud detection, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of banking, new accounts, banking operations, products and services, processes, and procedures.
  
  

About IFB

Idaho First Bank (IFB) is a full-service state-chartered community bank established in October 2005 and headquartered in McCall, Idaho. Known for its "People First and Community First" motto, the Bank serves the greater Southwest Idaho and Central Oregon communities. Branch locations include McCall, New Meadows, Eagle, Ketchum, Nampa, Boise, and Bend. Idaho First Bank is a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender. For more information, visit us at www.idahofirstbank.com.

AA/Equal Opportunity Employer