What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Manager, Payment Services position at WeStreet Federal Credit Union / dba WeStreet...?
- Embrace and exemplify the Credit Union’s core values of Trust, Integrity, Teamwork, and Making a Difference, ensuring new employees understand and adopt these values.
- Serve as a subject matter expert within the Payment Services Department, offering guidance and support to team members as questions or issues arise.
- Supervise and train Payment Services staff, providing ongoing guidance, support, and development to ensure optimal performance.
- Prepare and manage staff work schedules, including approving all time through the payroll system for hours worked, sick leave, and vacation time.
- Be fully cross-trained in all department tasks to ensure readiness to step in and cover responsibilities during emergencies and to effectively assist the team with their inquiries.
- Foster and maintain a positive work environment that promotes high employee engagement, satisfaction, and collaboration.
- Support the team in achieving individual and departmental goals, while working toward overall team success.
- Oversee the production workflow within the Payment Services Department to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Collaborate with the Payment Services Manager to maintain accurate and timely reporting.
- Perform complex functions, including ACH, Inclearing, Mobile Deposits, ATM Deposits, Bill Pay, External Transfers, P2P, Stop Payments, Incoming Return Checks, Incoming/Outgoing Wire Transfers, Fraud Identification, Garnishments, Levies, Subpoenas, Research, and a deep understanding of the Core System (DNA).
- Minimize potential losses due to fraud across all payment channels and ensure adherence to fraud prevention protocols.
- Assist in updating and maintaining department procedures and policies to ensure consistency and alignment with the Credit Union’s mission, as well as regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies aimed at improving payment processes and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Troubleshoot and resolve processing issues, member complaints, and operational challenges, ensuring high-quality service and safeguarding the financial interests of WeStreet Credit Union.
- Stay current with training and compliance requirements, particularly in areas impacting ACH processing, through third-party service providers (e.g., EPCOR, NACHA).
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act, Patriot Act, OFAC, NACHA rules, and Regulation E.
- Perform other duties as assigned and be available to work additional hours as necessary to meet department objectives, goals, and projects.
Experience
Required- Experience with automated financial systems, preferably Fiserv DNA, is required
- 3 year(s): Experience in a leadership role, ideally within a bank or credit union payment services environment, with prior direct or dotted-line supervisory experience.
- Experience in preparing general ledger transactions, posting entries, and performing general ledger reconciliation, preferably in a financial services or banking environment.
Education
Required- High School or better
- Associates or better