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Branch Banking Client Consultant I
Location
Staten Island, NY 10308
Job Summary
Branch Banking Client Consultant I is responsible for interacting with clients and providing exceptional service by greeting them as they enter one of our branches and providing them with the services needed to meet their financial goals. This role will process financial transactions in an accurate, efficient, and friendly manner while maintaining operational standards, and assist the team in meeting branch goals.
Pay Range: $17.00-$22.55 hour
Pay Range: Local Minimum Wage - $0.00 - $0.00
Job Responsibilities
- Sales Performance: Support team efforts to achieve growth targets in financial performance (outstanding deposits, outstanding loans, non-interest income) and primary client acquisition. Actively seek and deliver the right client introductions to the right team member(s) to achieve growth targets and execute successful sales initiative.
- Client Experience: Provide positive client experience by assisting with account questions, problems and/or complaints and through research and communication resolve in a timely and effective manner. Delivers client engagement and Education. Meet behavioral activity goals as defined by Retail Leadership including but not limited to referrals.
- Risk Management: Deliver timely and accurate daily financial transactions; striving for no controllable preventable losses. Understand and adhere to all applicable bank policies and regulations.
- Additional Accountabilities: Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required. Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings. Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Education level required: High School / High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) / Foreign Equivalent
- Minimum experience required: 0 – 3 years of customer service and sales experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in financial services industry.
Job Competencies:
- Action-oriented - Enjoys working hard, is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging. Not fearful of acting with minimum of planning. Seizes more opportunities than others by aggressively and enthusiastically pursuing action to achieve results. Possesses a sense of urgency.
- Business Acumen - Knows products and understands our sales process. Is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace and what motivates a customer. Has courage and aspiration to do things differently in the marketplace.
- Approachability - Is easy to approach and talk to. Spends the extra effort to put others at ease. Can be warm, pleasant, and gracious. Is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others. Builds rapport well.
- Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers. Is a good listener and early knower, gathering informal and incomplete information in time to do something about it.
- Priority Management - Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important. Can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal. Eliminates roadblocks and creates focus. Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently and values time. Gets more done in less time than others and can attend to a broader range of activities.
- Demonstrates a strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders by communicating clearly, engaging in proactive collaboration, and leveraging cross functional insights. Aligns relationship building efforts with enterprise goals to accelerate performance and drive strategic results.
- Builds trusted client relationships, whether internal or external, by identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions to enhance the overall client experience.
- Fosters or supports a positive work culture and productive work environment, displaying importance of effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.
- Physical demands (ADA): No unusual physical exertion is involved.
Flagstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Flagstar provides teammates access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: Benefits | Flagstar Bank
Position Title
Branch Banking Client Consultant I
Location
Staten Island, NY 10308
Job Summary
Branch Banking Client Consultant I is responsible for interacting with clients and providing exceptional service by greeting them as they enter one of our branches and providing them with the services needed to meet their financial goals. This role will process financial transactions in an accurate, efficient, and friendly manner while maintaining operational standards, and assist the team in meeting branch goals.
Pay Range: $17.00-$22.55 hour
Pay Range: Local Minimum Wage - $0.00 - $0.00
Job Responsibilities
- Sales Performance: Support team efforts to achieve growth targets in financial performance (outstanding deposits, outstanding loans, non-interest income) and primary client acquisition. Actively seek and deliver the right client introductions to the right team member(s) to achieve growth targets and execute successful sales initiative.
- Client Experience: Provide positive client experience by assisting with account questions, problems and/or complaints and through research and communication resolve in a timely and effective manner. Delivers client engagement and Education. Meet behavioral activity goals as defined by Retail Leadership including but not limited to referrals.
- Risk Management: Deliver timely and accurate daily financial transactions; striving for no controllable preventable losses. Understand and adhere to all applicable bank policies and regulations.
- Additional Accountabilities: Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required. Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings. Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Education level required: High School / High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) / Foreign Equivalent
- Minimum experience required: 0 – 3 years of customer service and sales experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in financial services industry.
Job Competencies:
- Action-oriented - Enjoys working hard, is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging. Not fearful of acting with minimum of planning. Seizes more opportunities than others by aggressively and enthusiastically pursuing action to achieve results. Possesses a sense of urgency.
- Business Acumen - Knows products and understands our sales process. Is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace and what motivates a customer. Has courage and aspiration to do things differently in the marketplace.
- Approachability - Is easy to approach and talk to. Spends the extra effort to put others at ease. Can be warm, pleasant, and gracious. Is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others. Builds rapport well.
- Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers. Is a good listener and early knower, gathering informal and incomplete information in time to do something about it.
- Priority Management - Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important. Can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal. Eliminates roadblocks and creates focus. Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently and values time. Gets more done in less time than others and can attend to a broader range of activities.
- Demonstrates a strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders by communicating clearly, engaging in proactive collaboration, and leveraging cross functional insights. Aligns relationship building efforts with enterprise goals to accelerate performance and drive strategic results.
- Builds trusted client relationships, whether internal or external, by identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions to enhance the overall client experience.
- Fosters or supports a positive work culture and productive work environment, displaying importance of effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.
- Physical demands (ADA): No unusual physical exertion is involved.
Flagstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Flagstar provides teammates access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: Benefits | Flagstar Bank
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Which finance companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in New York?
The largest sponsors of F-1 OPT finance workers in New York are bulge-bracket banks and major financial institutions headquartered in Manhattan, including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, and BlackRock. Large accounting firms such as Deloitte and PwC also hire OPT candidates for finance-related roles. These employers have established international hiring processes and regularly work with students completing STEM or business OPT periods.
Which cities in New York have the most finance F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Manhattan, specifically the Midtown and Lower Manhattan financial districts, holds the overwhelming majority of finance F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New York State. A secondary concentration exists in areas like Long Island City and parts of Brooklyn where fintech firms and asset managers have expanded offices. Albany and Buffalo have smaller finance sectors and significantly fewer OPT-eligible sponsorship opportunities compared to New York City.
What types of finance roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that most commonly qualify include financial analyst, investment banking analyst, risk analyst, quantitative analyst, compliance associate, and portfolio analyst positions. These roles typically require a bachelor's or master's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field, aligning with OPT's requirement that work be directly related to your degree program. Roles in financial technology, data analysis for trading, and actuarial work may qualify under STEM OPT if the underlying degree is STEM-designated.
How do I find finance F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters finance jobs in New York by visa type, including F-1 OPT, so you can see only roles where employers have indicated sponsorship willingness. Rather than sifting through general job postings, Migrate Mate surfaces finance positions at New York employers who have a history of hiring OPT candidates, saving significant time during a period when your work authorization timeline is limited.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in finance?
New York's finance sector is highly competitive, and many firms recruit OPT candidates through structured campus programs at universities like NYU, Columbia, and Fordham. One important consideration is timing: your OPT authorization must be valid when you start work, and finance hiring cycles often begin months in advance, so applying early is important. STEM OPT extensions are particularly relevant for quantitative or technology-focused finance roles, providing up to 24 additional months of work authorization beyond standard OPT.
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