Customer Care Agent - Customer Care Centre

Customer Service
Full Time
Entry (0-12 months)
Published on 01/11/2024
Hybrid

Job Description

Overview

We're a leading financial institution, a key player in the Maltese market and part of a highly diversified multi-national group of companies. Employing a team of over 270 employees, the Bank offers a full range of lending and savings solutions to both personal and business customers. We strive to offer a highly personalised service through our network of thirteen retail branches spread across the Maltese Islands. 

We're a team of inspired people who believe that opportunities start with a conversation. 

Duties and responsibilities 

You will be responsible for:

  • answering customers' queries and provide a high level of customer service via the Bank's communication channels, whilst making best efforts to resolve queries on first contact;
  • affecting outbound calls as required and within stipulated deadlines;
  • handling inbound customer calls and written requests, noting any follow-ups and call-backs in a timely and appropriate manner, whilst keeping the number of lost calls to an absolute minimum;
  • handling outbound calls, assisting and guiding customers to use the Bank's services and promoting use of the Bank's digital channels;
  • assisting customers by answering their queries whilst adhering to Bank procedures and all other relevant regulatory requirements at all times;
  • tending to Customer Care Centre inboxes and Internet Banking Messages in a timely manner, including chasings and follow ups;
  • tending to Bank’s required surveys as assigned and within set deadlines;
  • achieving the set performance objectives through effective use of resources;
  • assisting and liaising with other Units/Departments as required;
  • continuously striving to improve the quality of service whilst presenting possible solutions according to customer's needs;
  • promoting the Bank's products and services according to customers' needs and effectively referring leads to other units within the Bank;
  • handling customer's feedback and suggestions in a professional and effective manner;
  • performing other related assignments/projects as requested by Management from time to time; and
  • being able to work independently, collaborating within a team, and displaying time flexibility towards shifts as per work exigencies.

Competencies and experience 

The potential candidate should be reliable and trustworthy, well-organised with a disposition to learn and have a team-oriented approach. 

You must:

  • have knowledge of banking fundamentals;
  • ideally have previous experience of working in a Call Centre environment which is considered as an asset;
  • be proficient with MS Office applications; 
  • be meticulous and work under pressure; 
  • be committed to self-development; 
  • have strong verbal and written communication skills;
  • be fluent in Maltese and English. Fluency in Italian is considered as an asset;
  • exercise integrity and professionalism at all times;
  • possess at least O level qualifications or Diploma in Business Studies or relevant banking qualification; and
  • have previous experience of working in a Call Centre environment, which will be considered as an asset.

What we Offer  

  • Ongoing personal development; 
  • Preferential interest rates on home loans, personal loans and home value loans; 
  • Comprehensive support for academic advancement through fully subsidized staff study loans; 
  • Private clinic health insurance coverage, extendable to dependants; 
  • Life insurance and personal accident cover; 
  • Free ophthalmic examinations; 
  • Private counselling sessions in collaboration with Richmond Foundation; 
  • Additional half-day leave for birthday celebrations; 
  • Annual performance appraisals and salary reviews; 
  • €250 annual wellness allowance; 
  • Complimentary mammogram screenings for female employees aged over 40 and PSA screenings for male employees aged over 40; 
  • Flexible work arrangements (role permitting); and 
  • Various corporate discounts. 

BNF Bank plc is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.