Investment & Funding Analyst (Full-time)

Provident Bank • Woodbridge Township, NJ

7d • $77,000 - $110,000

About The Position

This position plays a key role in supporting the day‑to‑day operational integrity of the Bank by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and responsive service across critical processing functions. The role is ideal for a detail‑oriented professional who enjoys problem‑solving, exercising sound judgment, and working collaboratively across teams. Responsibilities include transaction balancing, exception and adjustment processing, fraud review, and responding to internal and external inquiries, all while adhering to regulatory and procedural requirements. This position offers the opportunity to build a strong foundation in bank operations while contributing directly to a positive customer and employee experience.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1–3 years of experience in bank operations preferred
• Strong professional communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely present information and respond to inquiries from representatives of other business lines
• Working knowledge of Reg CC, UCC, Reg J, and Check 21
• General PC proficiency, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, and Zoom

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform balancing, reporting, and research functions related to Item Processing activities, including exception processing, account adjustments, and cash letter settlements
• Complete data entry and file maintenance processing responsibilities accurately and timely
• Review suspect fraud transactions and exercise sound judgment when determining payment or return decisions
• Respond to customer, vendor, and internal business line inquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Participate in required training and development programs
• Follow all procedural and regulatory guidelines and assist others as needed to achieve departmental objectives
• Perform less complex operational tasks, including adjustments and reconciliations, as requested by management
• Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Team members accrue Paid Time Off (PTO), receive paid Holidays, and are eligible to participate in the Bank’s Health and Wellness benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and a 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Additional benefits include Disability Insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Basic Life Insurance.
• Company‑sponsored Tuition Disbursement and Loan Repayment programs are also available.
• Voluntary benefits include Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees