UNFCU

Bilingual French Contact Center Agent I

UNFCU  •  $51k - $55k/yr  •  Long Island City, NY (Hybrid)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Why join this team

Under general supervision, provide exceptional service to UNFCU membership and colleagues promptly and courteously within established guidelines. Build and maintain effective relationships and engage in diligent problem solving. Responsible for determining members' financial needs and resolving their financial inquiries. Ensure compliance with country, federal and state laws and regulations and UNFCU’s Code of Ethics & Business Conduct.

This position is hybrid.

NYC Salary Range - $51,000 - $55,000 annually; compensation is commensurate to geographic location.

What you'll do

  • Regardless of seniority or role, uphold UNFCU’s mission, core values, and guiding principles by providing an exceptional service experience to colleagues and members alike through consistent demonstration of our service excellence behaviors.
  • Utilize the service excellence model to become a trusted advisor and deepen member connections by identifying members’ needs and presenting the features and benefits of UNFCU’s products and services.
  • Provide internal and external member service by responding to calls, emails or chats in all inbound queues related to product information, account details, debit/credit card inquiries, establishing new accounts for existing members, etc.
  • Identify, research, and resolve member issues by providing knowledgeable and professional service. When needed, escalate concerns using appropriate channels.
  • Comply with Contact Center Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals such as adherence to schedule, average handle time, quality scores, etc. Actively seek and implement feedback from assigned supervisor to ensure performance expectations are met.
  • Attend meetings, trainings and organizational events, as directed by management.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
  • Uphold UNFCU’s compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering policies and procedures, including:
    • Maintain awareness of and report suspicious activity
    • Complete all relevant BSA reports promptly and accurately (e.g. CTRs, SARs)
    • Complete annual BSA/AML/OFAC training

What we're seeking

  • High School diploma, General Education Development (GED), or high school equivalent certificate
  • Some college coursework is preferred but not required
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in customer service roles such as retail, concierge, call center and/or banking and financial services
  • Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple systems simultaneously.
  • Goal-oriented, dependable, and motivated to achieve key performance indicators while contributing effectively in a team environment

What makes you stand out

  • Fluency in French required
  • Computer proficiency with intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional, service-driven approach and the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the organization

Who we are

UNFCU is a global not-for-profit financial institution that serves the UN community. We are committed to providing peace of mind to our members and colleagues and strive to achieve service excellence in all that we do. The best part of UNFCU is the people. Those that choose to work with us often find personal fulfillment, professional growth and a purposeful culture.

UNFCU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. UNFCU prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by country, federal, state or local laws.

UNFCU

About UNFCU

The United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU), founded in 1947, is a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative that offers a range of banking, investment and insurance products and services to the global UN community. We have more than 200,000 members in over 200 countries, assets in excess of USD $8B, and more than 700 employees. UNFCU is committed to social responsibility and we support causes worldwide. Headquartered in Long Island City - Queens, and with branches in New York City and offices in Washington, D.C. and McLean, VA, UNFCU also has representative offices in Geneva, Switzerland; Vienna, Austria; Nairobi, Kenya, Rome, Italy and Entebbe, Uganda. For more information, visit www.unfcu.org.

As an employer, our benefits are second to none, and include comprehensive medical, dental and vision; 401k with dollar for dollar matching contributions and immediate vesting; a generous defined benefit cash balance plan; tuition reimbursement; volunteer time off; company paid life & disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; and maternity/paternity leave to name a few!

We are committed to embedding diversity in all areas of our business. We promote an environment of equity and inclusion where we embrace and leverage our differences to drive organizational success. Our staff is representative of the global membership we serve.

Because of this diversity, we can understand, communicate, empathize, and connect with each and every member. Our employees, and the exceptional service they provide, are our core strength as we provide peace of mind to our members.

UNFCU has a dedicated Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Council and several business resource groups (BRGs) comprised of staff volunteers. Each BRG hosts educational events and activities to empower their members and allies. The BRGs also identify and implement measurable best practices that further embed DEI in UNFCU’s corporate culture.

An Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Long Island City, NY
Year Founded
1947
Website
unfcu.org
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