Wire Services Specialist

FIRST STATE BANK•Gainesville, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wire Services Specialist is primarily responsible for accurate and efficient processing of domestic and international wire transfers. This role requires excellent customer service, strong telephone and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adhere to strict deadlines. Attention to detail and accuracy are crucial to prevent wire losses.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills
Strong telephone and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
Attention to detail and accuracy are crucial to prevent wire losses
Knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and other regulatory requirements for wire transfers

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service to both external and internal customers of the Wire Services Department
Receives and processes wire transfer requests sent through various methods
Provide general service and support by phone regarding wire transfer services
Prepare and provide wire notification and correspondence to customers as needed
Communicates effectively with Fraud Department and BSA Department on suspicious wire transfer activity
Prepare Wire Agreements for customers as needed.
Ensure adherence to all First State Bank policies and procedures, as well as compliance to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and other regulatory requirements for wire transfers
Identify, investigate, and resolve any wire transfer errors or discrepancies, working with relevant departments, or other financial institutions
Verify daily, weekly & monthly reports as assigned
Properly document customer activity through Bank’s CRM to ensure all information is archived accurately
Coordinates with Officers regarding various approvals for wire transfers and online wire limit increases
Other Job Duties As Assigned