Wire Operations Specialist

Bank Midwest • Kansas City, MO

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

This type of position is ideal for someone looking to build a career in Bank Operations and specifically Wire Operations Support. We will provide you training and coaching throughout your onboarding experience, as well as on the job. As you demonstrate success, there will be opportunities for advancement within our organization.As a Wire Operations Specialist, you will serve as a subject matter expert and trusted resource for wire transfers. This will include daily support for our clients and internal teams that process wire transfer transactions. You will be responsible for processing incoming and outgoing wire transfers for both domestic and international wire transfers. All wire transfers will be processed in compliance with Bank policies and procedures while meeting or exceeding established Service Level Agreements. All wire transfers will be processed in accordance with any regulatory rules, laws, and regulations. A Wire Operations Specialist will: Work with and through others, building and maintaining relationships.Operate as an effective communicator, who is able to stimulate and motivate others while being aware of and responsive to their needs and concerns.Detail work is a major focus of the job, and those details need to be handled quickly, correctly, and efficiently and working within established guidelines.Work in a fast paced environment with high volumes and be able to maintain a high level of focus on procedures. Maintain current knowledge and consistent compliance with regulations and bank policies and procedures related to the position, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant job experience with client service
• 2 years of bank operations, banking center or equivalent experience with an emphasis in wire operations.
• Excellent business communication skills
• Strong detail orientation

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree, or equivalent combination of education and related work experience
• 5+ years of relevant job experience with emphasis on wire operations
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to perform within a complex, multi-functional technical environment
• Capacity to work with multiple computer and software systems
• Experience with general ledger reconciliations

Responsibilities

• Provide support to all banking centers and other departments where support or assistance is needed related to wire transfers
• Verify and confirm all incoming and outgoing wire transfers, meeting all deadlines and adhering to all policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the associate and client experience
• Escalate issues to the appropriate parties (Wire Operations Lead, Manager, etc.)
• Collaborate with other teams to create an environment of teamwork, efficiencies, and problem solving.
• Work to mitigate the risks associated with wire transfers
• Focus on fraud prevention measures
• Assure all proper documentation has been received and executed appropriately
• Perform call back verification to confirm transaction details and to authenticate origin of the wire transfer transaction.
• Answer and respond to inquiries via email

Benefits

• In addition to your financial compensation, we also offer a generous benefits package that includes insurance, 401k, an associate stock purchase program, paid time off, associate banking perks.

What This Job Offers

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