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Universal Banker

12/8/2025

The Universal Banker I role involves processing a variety of banking transactions and addressing customer inquiries. Additionally, the position includes recommending retail accounts and services while resolving customer complaints.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Since its founding in 1934, MidwestOne Bank has been guided by a single mission: “To take care of our customers… and those who should be.” Headquartered in Iowa City, Iowa, MidWestOne operates 56 locations across Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Colorado. We offer a range of services designed to support both businesses and individuals, including personal banking, small business banking, wealth management, mortgage and more. With a team of experts committed to your success, we focus on building lasting relationships that grow with you and your goals. Our business is about more than transactions – it’s about trust, service and strengthening the communities we serve. With nearly a century of experience, MidWestOne is a trusted banking partner where community values meet financial expertise. MidWestOne Bank is wholly owned by the holding company, MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. (MOFG). MOFG is publicly traded on NASDAQ. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
About the Role

Overview

Small enough to care. Big enough to deliver.

 

The Universal Banker I role is an entry level retail banking role responsible for conducting banking transactions and serving bank customers.  Establishes and updates retail services that meet the customer’s need, resolves complaints and offers appropriate resolutions. Opens basic deposit accounts as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Processes teller counter transactions with a variety of complexity and helps to answer customer questions and service needs.
  • Recommends appropriate retail accounts and services by explaining unique features and benefits to the customer.
  • Informs customers of services offered by other business lines and connects customer to an appropriate banker, when appropriate.
  • Uses bank technology and resources to keep customer information current and inform them of additional ways we can meet their needs.
  • Overcomes customer concerns and resolves any complaints related to deposit account transactions.
  • Assists customers with a variety of retail service needs including but not limited to:
    • Personal ATM/Debit cards (i.e. ordering and closing cards, resolving transaction errors, handling fraudulent transactions);
    • Overdraft protection services;
    • Handling of check orders;
    • Updating address and customer contact information;
    • Handling wires and other electronic transfers;
    • Establishing personal online banking services and assisting with basic navigation questions.
  • Serves as a resource to assist less experienced staff with transactions as needed; handles and is accountable for overrides processed with those transactions.
  • Locates and resolves offages for self and assists with other retail associates, as needed.
  • Performs a variety of branch operational duties on a daily, weekly, monthly basis (i.e. opening closing duties, balancing of accounts, completion of night drop and mail logs, etc.).
  • Serves as backup support for basic account opening and ownership updates.
  • May fill in at various retail branch locations, as needed.
  • Actively participates in community events to represent MidWestOne Bank, assists with customer outreach, and demonstrates support for company culture.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school degree or equivalent with some related work experience.
  • In addition to education, prefer 1-2 years of experience in a customer service-related role. 
  • Banking or financial experience is preferred.

Created By : Compensation Range

The Perks!

  • Competitive base compensation with additional performance-based incentives (incentives vary depending on role)
  • Career development and continuous learning opportunities
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Parental/Grandparent Leave, and more
  • 100% vested 401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% company match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Flex spending plan & Health savings accounts with employer contribution
  • Student Loan Debt Reduction Program
  • Employer provided group life insurance with option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family members
  • Employer provided long term and short term disability insurance
  • Additional Insurance options to meet your personal needs: Critical Illness and Accident insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Wellness Program
  • Free banking services and other financial services discounts
  • Take Your Dog to Work Day in June
  • Employee Rally Day- a day of celebration and recognition!

 

RISE stands for Retention, Innovation, Support, and Empowerment. Through RISE we aspire to create and sustain a culture of respect and belonging that is reflected in the workplace and the communities we serve.

 

Let's build something great, together.

Key Skills
Customer ServiceBanking TransactionsComplaint ResolutionAccount OpeningRetail BankingTeller OperationsElectronic TransfersOnline BankingATM ServicesOverdraft ProtectionCheck HandlingCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam SupportCommunity EngagementOperational Duties
Categories
Finance & AccountingCustomer Service & SupportRetail
Benefits
Competitive Base CompensationPerformance-Based IncentivesCareer DevelopmentContinuous Learning OpportunitiesPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysParental/Grandparent Leave401(k) Retirement PlanMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceFlex Spending PlanHealth Savings AccountsStudent Loan Debt Reduction ProgramGroup Life InsuranceLong Term Disability InsuranceShort Term Disability InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceAccident InsuranceHospital Indemnity InsuranceWellness ProgramFree Banking ServicesFinancial Services DiscountsTake Your Dog to Work DayEmployee Rally Day
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