Commercial Deposit Specialist

WHO ARE WE: Alerus is a commercial wealth bank and national retirement provider with one core purpose: helping clients achieve their financial goals. We are driven by a shared commitment to always do the right thing; leading with integrity and providing valued advice and guidance to our clients. We value the expertise and skillsets each team member provides and encourage collaboration, innovation, adaptability, and an entrepreneurial spirit at all levels of our company. By consistently seeking improvements and growth, we foster long-term relationships with clients and team members. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace by numerous industry and regional outlets.

CORE VALUES: Passion for Excellence :: Success is Never Final :: Do the Right Thing :: One Alerus

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Commercial Deposit Specialist fulfills commercial deposit account opening, deposit master resolution maintenance and deposit signature card maintenance through assisting, coordinating, and reinforcing the sales efforts of the commercial banking and treasury management staff. Manages the administrative work and due diligence related to commercial deposits to ensure adherence to regulations and compliance requirements. Maintain a customer focus and will partner with relationship management, commercial banking associates, treasury management, SBA and HOA teams to deliver superior customer experience.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Manage commercial deposit account opening requests through Salesforce case workflow system and email queue, from receipt of submission request through to completion.
• Completes comprehensive review of existing and new supporting documentation to ensure Nautilus file is complete.
• Prepares the Signature Card, Master Deposit Resolution, Beneficial Ownership or other documentation as it pertains to the client request.
• Collaborate with and maintain strong, positive relationships with Business Advisor, Commercial Banking Associate, Treasury Management, SBA or HOA teams to facilitate client needs.
• Works closely with clients to obtain required information and items to open new deposit accounts or perform requested maintenance.
• Responsible for obtaining KYC, CIP, CDD and Beneficial Ownership for commercial deposit clients.
• Manage deposit account opening and maintenance queues for adherence to Service Level Agreements.
• Coordinate with requester the release of prepared documents and disclosures to client.
• Indexes supporting entity, authorized signer, or other related individual and/or entity supporting documentation to Nautilus.
• Provides general customer service and acts as a point person in resolving client issues during the account opening or maintenance process.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE:

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or related experience in the financial industry.
• 1+ year of experience in commercial deposit.
• Understanding of commercial deposits, bank operations, products and services, business entity structure and documentation.
• Capacity to manage and stay organized while working with high volume, time sensitive transactions.
• Ability to be flexible, implement continuous change and demonstrate a positive attitude.
• High level of commitment to accuracy and detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Competitive compensation including base salary, bonus and/or incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package provides a wide range of health and well-being benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; and 401(k) and ESOP for retirement savings.
• Generous paid time off programs such as flexible time off, company-paid holidays, parental and bereavement leave.
• Learning and development resources for personal and professional career development, and advancement opportunities.
• Access to financial experts for guidance, financial wellness tools, and discounts on Alerus products and services.
• Support for the communities we live in through paid volunteer time and a company donation match opportunity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is typically performed in an office setting. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office utilizing proper ergonomic safeguards when doing so. Additionally, the employee must occasionally lift or move supplies and materials up to 20 pounds.

BASE PAY RANGE:

$21.00 - $24.00 per hour

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Alerus is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.