International Preferred Banking Specialist

International Finance Bank•New York, NY

8h•$26 - $31

About The Position

The International Preferred Banking Specialist delivers personalized, comprehensive financial solutions to high-net-worth international clients and supports their complex cross-border banking needs. The role develops and deepens client relationships, helps align banking operations with global regulatory requirements, supports specialized financial products and services, and monitors client portfolios. It also provides a broad range of account, transaction, debit card, and online banking services while ensuring compliance and accurate client documentation. The position requires technical studies; possible areas of study include business, economics, management, finance, and international business. Two to three years of experience in the position is required. BSA/AML certification and credit training are preferred, and English, Spanish, and Portuguese are preferred languages. The employer requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates selected for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Requirements

Technical studies are required.
Two to three years of experience in the position are required.
Knowledge of banking and finance.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and banking software.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read and understand corporate legal documentation.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not provided.
Candidates selected for hire must successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Possible fields of study include business, economics, management, finance, and international business.
BSA/AML certification is preferred.
Credit training is preferred but not required.
English, Spanish, and Portuguese language skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop strategies to build and deepen long-term relationships with high-net-worth international and domestic clients.
Develop long-term strategies to align bank operations with global regulatory frameworks, including anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements.
Assist in developing and promoting specialized financial products and services, including lending and commercial and personal accounts.
Monitor and manage client portfolios, adjusting strategies based on performance, market changes, and client needs.
Communicate with clients about portfolio updates, performance reviews, and market trends.
Provide customer services including opening and maintaining accounts, explaining available products and services, and gathering information to process new and existing accounts.
Perform due diligence tasks and reports, including internet searches, OFAC, Bridgers, Instant IDs, ChexSystem, post-review exceptions, and requests for information (RFI).
Ensure account-file documentation is accurate and complete; review and update client documentation as needed, including W8 forms, IDs, CIF information, and dormant, escheat, or bad-address accounts.
Facilitate international and domestic banking transactions, including wire transfers, foreign exchange, and cross-border payments, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Provide debit card services, including creating cards in the system, printing cards in person, completing applications, helping clients set PINs, and managing fraud-alert notifications.
Support online banking customers and businesses by setting up access, explaining website tools and services, and unlocking users.
Perform other duties as assigned by the VP or group leaders.