Bank Operations Funds Transfer Specialist (Location: Birmingham, AL)

Regions Bank • Hoover, AL

1d • $40,000 - $48,310 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Regions, the Bank Operations Funds Transfer Specialist processes regular, restricted, and legal transfers, including Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) payments and transfers. The role is based at the Riverchase Operations Center in Hoover, Alabama, and requires working in the office at least three days per week. The position tracks time and is eligible for overtime for hours worked in excess of 40 per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of related banking or operations experience.
• Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• General knowledge of banking procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation.
• Proximity to Hoover, Alabama.

Nice To Haves

• Wire transfer processing experience, including knowledge of domestic, international, and SWIFT wire transactions.
• Transaction authentication and verification experience, including validating customer identity, authorizations, and wire instructions.
• Attention to detail and ability to accurately review, verify, and process time-sensitive financial transactions.
• Customer service and phone support experience, including assisting clients and handling transaction-related inquiries.
• Banking operations experience, including knowledge of funds transfers, account services, and operational controls.
• Problem-solving and research skills, including investigating and resolving transaction exceptions and discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Enter transfer instructions and perform necessary verifications.
• Handle instruction receipts and authentication.
• Complete processing of end-of-day general ledger entries.
• Execute transactions and maintain records.
• Provide advice and guidance to less experienced associates as needed.
• Ensure compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices.
• Identify opportunities for and support process improvements; apply disciplined change management practices.
• May perform quality reviews to ensure production systems are posting properly.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Disability benefits.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Associate Volunteer Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED