Wire Desk Operator

Career Center•Aberdeen, WA

10h•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Wire Operator position is responsible for the processing of incoming and outgoing domestic, international US fund and foreign fund wires. The Wire Operator monitors the wire platform, balance in Fed. This position is responsible for maintaining the Wire Agreements for non-present wires, issuing Wire PINs, and foreign check processing through our correspondent bank.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Basic understanding of accounting
One year of work-related experience in the banking environment.
Understanding of the bank policies and procedures
Effective oral communication skills
Sound reasoning and judgment
Excellent customer service skills
10-key calculator skills
Basic computer skills
Above average organizational skills.
Proven ability to create priorities and follow through.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Above average technical ability to support ACH functions.
Knowledge of NACHA rules
Thorough knowledge of ACH return codes
Ability to thoroughly learn multiple applications to support job functions.
Ability to take ownership and responsibility
Ability to work independently yet closely with other staff.
Excellent verbal and written skills to include interpersonal communication skills.
Sound reasoning and judgment
Good problem solving and research skills
Proficient Keyboarding skills.
Proficient Microsoft Office Program skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Proficient Internet Navigation
Flexibility and eagerness to learn.
Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.
Understanding of the Bank Policies and Procedures

Responsibilities

Entry, verification, and release of daily wires
Monitors incoming and outgoing wire activity
Maintenance and set up of wire notifications
Reconciliation of daily wires and auditing of security activity performed by administrative staff
Domestic and International wire activity
Reviews OFAC data for all incoming and outgoing wires, stopping transactions if needed
Monitors current balance at Fed and Wells Fargo and reports to Accounting.
Requests rates from correspondent bank for foreign fund wires and enters foreign fund wires for frontline staff
Various reconciliations, block post and filing duties, I-Pay Reconciliation
Prepares wire payments for investment transactions to Federated Hermes
Assists other staff with various projects
Works with other financial institutions in fraudulent wire activity research, sending Fed Svc Message wires and responding to incoming Svc Messages.
Organizes retention rotation and boxes
Locks in Canadian rates and organizes processing
Purchases Canadian cash letters from correspondent bank
Advises frontline staff of entries to make for foreign check transactions to ensure proper balancing
Balances third party and Prefunded ACH Ban Control accounts daily
Review all FIS eWire release documentation for any changes and enhancements as they relate to wires. Coordinate with department Supervisor, as needed, for testing and training on release items.
Back up ACH Operator
All employees are accountable for compliance with all laws, regulations and adherence to established internal controls and procedures when performing their job duties. Each employee is expected to be familiar with the legal and regulatory requirements and internal controls affecting his or her job responsibilities. It is the affirmative duty of each employee to carry out these responsibilities at all times in a manner that complies with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and internal controls.
All employees shall be responsible for communicating upward, problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions. Employees must participate in required training on pertinent compliance laws and regulations as required by the Bank of the Pacific.
All employees will be committed to maintaining a high level of compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti Money Laundering, USA PATRIOT Act and Financial Recordkeeping regulations recognizing that all three acts are important tools in federal efforts to combat organized crime, terrorism and drug trafficking.
All employees are responsible for internal controls in the performance of their assigned duties. Internal Control responsibilities are established in various policies, procedures, and documents including the Code of Conduct.

Benefits

Salary range for this position is $22.00 to $26.00 per hour.
Eligible to participate in annual incentive plan.
Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, LTD, STD, Group Life, VTL, AD&D, FSA, DCAP, LFSA, and HSA.
Retirement Savings Plan through 401(k) with an additional Roth 401(k) option. We match 100% of your deferral up to 5% of eligible compensation.
Wellness Dollars up to $500 per year.
Weekend Wellness Hours, up to 4 per quarter.
Paid Birthday and Anniversary Holiday
11 paid Holidays per Year
Sick Leave Time – Earn up to 8 days each Year
Vacation – 12 days each Year ( first year adjusted based on hire )
Vacation Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Banking Privileges and Special Loan Features.