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Retail Personal Banker I - Naperville, IL

Fifth Third Bank · Naperville, IL · Full time

Posted Aug 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This Retail Personal Banker I role in Naperville or Rockford mixes teller transactions with platform work. Tell me about a job where you had to be both fast and accurate with money.

What they are checking: Whether they have handled cash or transactions with care, since balancing errors erode trust quickly in a branch.

Tell me about a time you turned an unhappy customer into a loyal one.

What they are checking: Service recovery skills that protect the relationships the bank is trying to deepen.

How would you feel about being measured on acquiring new households each month?

What they are checking: Comfort with sales accountability while keeping customer needs at the center.

Tell me about a time you noticed a process was being skipped at work. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they will raise concerns, which the bank expects from every employee.

What would you do

How would you approach your first week after the onboarding program, when you are on your own in the financial center?

What they are checking: Initiative in applying training, asking for help early and building relationships with the branch team.

What questions would you ask a young couple who just moved to the area and want to open an account?

What they are checking: Consultative discovery that uncovers needs like savings, credit and direct deposit naturally.

Tele-consulting is part of the job. What would you say in the first 20 seconds of a call to a customer you have never met?

What they are checking: Phone presence and a clear, customer-focused reason for calling.

About the work

A customer presents a check that looks altered. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Fraud awareness and willingness to follow procedures rather than take a risk to avoid an awkward moment.

How would you explain overdraft options to a customer who keeps getting fees?

What they are checking: Ability to help customers avoid fees honestly, which builds trust and long-term relationships.

What do you know about the products a personal banker offers, and which would you want to learn more about first?

What they are checking: Baseline product awareness and curiosity that will carry them through certification.

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The full job description

As published by Fifth Third Bank.

Make banking a Fifth Third better® We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank. GENERAL FUNCTION: Selected candidates are intended to become a Retail Personal Banker I after completing a 4-8 week on-boarding and education program that includes rotations in operations and Sales & Service. There will be a certification at the conclusion of the program to provide selected candidates the opportunity to demonstrate skills necessary to successfully perform a role within the Retail Personal Banker job family. The Personal Banker I is a Financial Center position focused on using the consultative sales process to proactively identify and meet the financial needs of customers or prospects. The Personal Banker I maintains focus on acquiring new households and/or deepening existing customer relationships through a variety of activities, including but not limited to lobby leadership (Financial Centers) or aisle time (Bank Marts) and tele-consulting. This role is responsible for processing teller transactions as well as working as a member of the platform staff. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Use the consultative sales process and Financial Needs Assessment to build a thorough customer profile and identify current and future financial needs. • Maintain an in-depth knowledge of Retail consumer and small business products/services and recommend appropriate solutions using our value proposition. • Utilize CAMP and other approved Marketing tools to proactively reach out to customers and set appointments for periodic financial reviews. • Primarily focused on cross-selling to existing customer base and engaging in outside sales activities (i.e. Membership Advantage onsite presentations, business sales calls, community financial literacy events, etc.) as directed. • Establish close working relationships with assigned Business Partners (Mortgage, Small Business, Commercial and Investment), referring customers when appropriate to provide timely, and holistic financial solutions. • Consistently meet/exceed customer experience and individual/team production goals and enhance year-over-year revenue growth as measured by the Financial Center P&L. • Provide guidance to CSRs with respect to the sales and referral process. • Promote customer satisfaction with a friendly, helpful demeanor and professionalism. • Act with confidence by answering customer questions and owning customer issues. • Maintain a position of trust and responsibility by keeping all business confidential. • Follow the Bancorp Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other related policies, maintaining ethical behavior at all times. • Adhere to established policies and procedures while opening/servicing the full range of Retail products. • Participate in the consumer loan and bankcard process, owning sourced loans from application through closing. • Participate in the opening/closing process of the Financial Center or Bank Mart as directed by the Financial Center Manager. • Keep up to date on Retail procedures in place to mitigate fraudulent activity and unnecessary risk or exposure. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: • College degree or work experience providing transferrable skills, or, combination of education and experience. • Experience in the financial industry preferred. • Demonstrated ability to develop comfort level with sales activities designed to acquire new consumer household and small business customers and/or cross-sell to established customers. • Must be able to demonstrate understanding of advanced math functions that will allow for analysis of credit and financial information. • Ability to professionally represent Fifth Third Bank in terms of appearance and verbal/written communication. • Demonstrated ability to develop a working knowledge of Retail policies and procedures in order to utilize good judgment in making sound decisions. • This position requires S.A.F.E. Act registration at the time of employment through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS). The NMLS web site (mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org) provides the MU4R questions and registration required for employment in this position. WORKING CONDITIONS: • Normal office environment. • Extending viewing of computer screens. • This program will require the ability to travel within the affiliate for training as well as scheduling flexibility. • Travel outside of the affiliate will be required for various classroom training sessions. Retail Personal Banker I - Naperville, IL Total Base Pay Range 43,680.00 - 69,900.00 USD Annual At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day. The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html and by consulting with your talent acquisition partner. LOCATION -- Naperville, Illinois 60563 Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes – no matter how they are submitted – will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee. Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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