Teller
Citizens
Lockport, NY0–3 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 15 Nov 2026, 10:50 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 3 years
- Must know
- Budgeting
- Work
- On-site in Lockport
- Pay
- $21–$25.48 an hour
- Skill demand
- Budgeting2%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 15, 2026 · still open
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Company: Citizens
About the Role
As a Citizens Teller, you will make a real difference for our customers and the branch team.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet customers in the lobby.
- Demonstrate how to use mobile app or ATMs for simple transactions.
- Create customer experiences by identifying opportunities to help them achieve their financial goals through personalized advice and solutions.
- Connect customers to Bankers for next steps.
- Educate customers on Citizens products and benefits.
- Effectively respond to customer questions and/or concerns.
- Adhere to all financial policies and procedures, including proper cash handling, and state and local laws and regulations.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High School degree or GED.
- Minimum of 6 months experience processing transactions (cash and/or digital payments).
- Minimum of 1 year demonstrated customer experience, recommending and referring products and services to customers.
- Strong listening and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively ask questions and identify needs to enhance and develop long-term customer relationships.
- Ability to problem-solve and provide solutions to customer issues.
- Customer-centric to deliver exceptional service.
- Comfortable using digital technology to support business goals.
- Ability to work branch hours, which can include weekends and evenings.
- Qualified candidates must complete a video interview assessment after applying, to be completed within 7 days of receiving the link. This self-guided assessment includes games and questions and requires a smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer with camera and microphone.
Preferred Skills/Experience
- 1 year of experience processing transactions (cash and/or digital payments).
- Ability to motivate others through collaboration.
- Process-oriented, energetic, detail-oriented, and ability to multitask effectively.
Hours & Work Schedule
- Hours per Week: 40.
- Work Schedule: Varies with branch needs and may include weekends and evenings.
Compensation
- Starting Salary: $21 / hour and up.
- The salary range for this position is $21.00 - $25.48 per hour. Actual pay is based on various factors including, but not limited to, the budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience.
Benefits
- Meaningful work & relationships.
- Commitment to community: 8 hours of paid time off annually for volunteering and donation matching up to $1,000 annually.
- Career opportunities, reward, and upskilling through training, coaching, and development resources.
- Exceptional benefits including: comprehensive health care coverage (medical, dental, vision), 401K with corporate match, tuition assistance, mental health and wellbeing programs, and discounts on student loan refinancing.
- Citizens' paid time off policy exceeds mandatory local and state requirements.