General Description
The Wire Transfer Technician is responsible for performing operational support duties of the Wire Transfer Department. Effectively process wire transfer instructions through the Wire Transfer System. Responsible foraccurate initiation, verification and releasing of Fedwire and SWIFT payments (incomings and outgoings) andbetween financial institutions to meet the established cutoff times. Ensure compliance with the Federal Reserveguidelines and all applicable laws and regulations. Monitors the status of wires including the OFAC queue, secureappropriate approvals and release wires according to established guidelines. Investigates and researchesinvestigations, claims and disputes, and suspicious or fraudulent transactions in accordance with state and federalregulations. Adheres to department guidelines, policies, procedures and regulatory requirements governing Wire Transfer Operations while maintaining maximum level of accuracy, quality, timeliness of work and providingoptimum customer service and satisfaction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Process incoming/outgoing wire transfers at the request of customers.
- Analyze the details of the transaction
- Ensure the appropriate accounts are debited/ credited.
- Review, transmit and process wires from different Exception Queues, as applicable.
- Ensure that the transactions are preformed correctly to avoid errors.
- Initiate wire investigations at the request of customers or banks.
- Ensure customers inquiries are addressed timely andaccurately.
- Reports exceptions to Department Supervisor.
(Other duties may be assigned)
Education
Bachelor's degree completed from an accredited college or university.
Experience
Two-to-three-year previous banking operations experience, payment processing experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Qualifications
- Stay focused on main issues, prevent irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with timely completion of assignments
- Collect, research and complement data
- Demonstrate attention to detail
- Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Develop alternative solutions
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills in Spanish and English
- Excellent customer service skills
- Domain of Office 365 programs (Outlook, Word and Excel)
- Excellent computer typing speed and accuracy skills
- Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, branch operations and/or foreign currency transactions is desired but not required.
Values
Passion for People
Succeed Together
Own Every Moment
Build the Future
Additional Requirements
The information provided here is only a general guide as to the nature of the position and does not constitute an exact description of the goals, tasks, duties and responsibilities of the position. The specific details of each position are described in the employee’s performance evaluation.