Wire Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Provides support to the Wire Department for processing incoming and outgoing wire transfers. This is a responsible, non-supervisory position that acts as a resource for customers, departments, and branch staff.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs daily wire activities which include the review, approval, and transmission of wire transfer information via the bank and the Federal Reserve systems in accordance with policy and established procedures.
• Responsible for the preparation of various daily and monthly reports using a variety of Core system applications, performs imaging activities, and assists in bank settlement via balancing procedures.
• Initiates research for wires when necessary, assists with the fulfillment of document and reporting requests from auditors / examiners and any other area as needed, and participates in preparing responses to research requests, document requests, etc. in a clear and timely manner.
• Handle high workloads, competing demands, interruptions, and distractions with poise and ease.
• Provides assistance to customers and bank employees regarding wire transfer transactions.
• Keeps up to date on banking rules and regulations to maintain proficient knowledge and awareness of regulatory developments and industry trends.
• Completes ongoing training and / or processing wires in compliance with Bank standards, federal laws and regulations including the Bank’s AML / BSA Policy.
• Perform other / additional duties as assigned.

Skills / Abilities

Education and Experience

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a fast-paced clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Office environment with job duties conducted via telephone, face to face meetings, and on the computer.

Physical Demands

This position requires manual dexterity, the ability to lift files and opening cabinets. This position requires bending, stooping or standing as necessary.

Travel

Travel may be required for this position.

This position is classified as non-exempt, and as such it is paid on an hourly basis. The pay range for this position is $17.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour. Other compensation includes overtime paid at one and one-half times the normal hourly rate for any hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek.

This position is classified as full-time and the benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance. Employees may select from coverage options which range from employee only to family coverage. Full-time employees receive Paid Time Off (PTO), a paid holiday schedule, paid bereavement, and paid parental leave. Benefits also include company paid life insurance and paid long-term disability coverage. Our bank also offers a 401(k) with a company match.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer M / F / disability / protected veteran status