Wire Transfer Specialist

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm – other hours as needed

Role:

Responsible for the daily operations of the wire transfer systems. Will also be updating and adhering to Wire Transfer Policy and Procedures and performing administrative support duties which include but are not limited to customer service, document processing, and research. Work is performed under minimal supervision according to established instructions. Extensive knowledge of department and/or company procedures is required.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Review and process outgoing domestic and foreign wire transfers for accuracy while adhering to the Wire Policy
• Perform Callback verification to Wire Transfer customers as outlined in Wire Policy Issues; tracks and verifies Wire Code to internal employees
• Ensure Wire Agreements and Employee Wire Access forms are electronically archived
• Conduct Investigations including returns, recalls and fraud related items
• Responsible for repair and return of incoming wires
• Verify all wire transfers are in compliance with the Bank Security Act (BSA), Reg. E, and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC4A) federal compliance regulations as they relate to wire transfers
• Monitors incoming and outgoing wires for suspicious activity and reports to Wire Department management and BSA as applicable
• Review incoming and outgoing wires for possible OFAC hits and report to BSA OFAC support
• Review and obtain officer approval for outgoing wires in NSF
• Responds to research requests for archived wires
• Performs FinCen and OFAC analysis when received from BSA
• Perform wire system end-of-day balancing with the Federal Reserve
• Review and update Wire Transfers operating procedures as needed
• Partner with Wire Transfer software vendor on software updates and issues
• Serve as primary contact for Wires on Business Continuity Plan
• Serve as a back-up on Foreign Collections
• Conducts all actions consistent with quality customer service, friendliness and the overall mission of the bank
• Achieve and maintain general knowledge of all aspects of the bank and our services in order to cross sell products and answer customer questions

Please note this 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.

Experience: Two years banking experience

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Some college preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Intermediate 10-key and data entry skills with extreme accuracy
• Microsoft Office and Outlook proficiency
• Ability to organize/prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Solutions, goal and detail oriented Self-starter/takes initiative

Competencies:

Adherence to CoreFirst Values: Respect, Communication, Integrity, Initiative, and Accountability. A secondary focus on internal and external Customers, Compliance, Ethics, Perseverance, and Time Management is also essential.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk. Some light physical effort required.

Travel: Travel is negligible

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Other:

• Applicants must have a clean driving record and pass a drug screen and background check.
• Internal applicants must meet the minimum requirements of their current job and submit a cover letter and resume via the employee portal

CoreFirst provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CoreFirst Bank & Trust complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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