Payment Operations Specialist

Banner Bank • Spokane, WA

67d • $20 - $24

About The Position

Working in specific operations function while providing exceptional customer service, performing function-specific, day-to-day operational tasks. Support branches and bank staff through review and documentation of multiple critical and regulatory functions. Ensure client data remains confidential and secure, processes are completed in accordance with Bank policies. Ensure key processing deadlines are met. Support the bank's strategic business plans, projects and processes. In this role you'll have the opportunity to: Responsible for providing support and excellent customer Service to internal staff for multiple payment operational areas including but not limited to Wires, ACH, Cash Services, Items Processing, Exception Item Processing, Check Services, Faster Payments, Statement Rendering and Research, and other regulatory/compliance driven objectives. Responsible for completing tasks with accurately and timely while observing a segregation of duties Responsible for monitoring functionality of automated processes and escalating potential issues Responsible for completing assigned duties timely and escalating to leadership if concerns arise with meeting key processing deadlines Provides telephone and e-mail support to internal clients Escalate identified opportunities for process improvements keeping in line with business line strategies Assist with special projects related to operations including but not limited to system conversions and acquisitions Responsible for complying with policies, procedures, security requirements, and government regulations

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma: required (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• 0 to 2 years of clerical, bank, and/or client service experience with retail banking or operations exposure required
• Possess excellent customer service, analytical, and problem solving skills. Proven organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment while ensuring critical deadlines are met.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to positively influence others.
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision while effectively managing time and resources. Proven experience with troubleshooting principles/methodologies and issue resolution techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws/regulations relative to deposit accounts and bank operations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing support and excellent customer Service to internal staff for multiple payment operational areas including but not limited to Wires, ACH, Cash Services, Items Processing, Exception Item Processing, Check Services, Faster Payments, Statement Rendering and Research, and other regulatory/compliance driven objectives.
• Responsible for completing tasks with accurately and timely while observing a segregation of duties
• Responsible for monitoring functionality of automated processes and escalating potential issues
• Responsible for completing assigned duties timely and escalating to leadership if concerns arise with meeting key processing deadlines
• Provides telephone and e-mail support to internal clients
• Escalate identified opportunities for process improvements keeping in line with business line strategies
• Assist with special projects related to operations including but not limited to system conversions and acquisitions
• Responsible for complying with policies, procedures, security requirements, and government regulations

Benefits

• Incentive potential
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life insurance
• Paid vacation time, sick time and 11 company paid holidays
• 401k (with up to 4% match)
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees