Wire Department Clerk I

Full-time Description Summary To assist the wire department with daily operations, including entry and posting of incoming and outgoing wires both Domestic and Foreign. Job responsibilities may include working with other departments to resolve wire issues. Job may include working on days the bank is closed but the Federal Reserve is open.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and may be revised as business needs evolve.

Responsibilities

• Input, verify and release incoming and outgoing wire transfers.
• Maintain wire transfer log for foreign wires.
• Perform customer wire confirmation call backs.
• Maintain customer contact information for wire confirmation notices and distribute confirmation notices as necessary.
• Validate proper wire authority for outgoing wires.
• Process accurate OFAC checks for wire transfers.
• Knowledgeable about foreign wires issued in Foreign Currency.
• Process any exceptions and service messages for wire transfers in a timely manner.
• Work with other departments and employees to assist in the efficient processing of wire transfers.
• Ensure that wires are processed in accordance with the wire policy and procedures.
• Stay up to date with wire regulatory requirements.
• Assist with special projects as necessary.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Banking experience or wire processing preferred.
• Proficient on computer (Bank applications, Internet, MS Word & Excel).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Attention to detail.
• Accuracy.
• Neatness.
• Punctual.
• Organized.
• Adhere to deadlines.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions.
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer may be required.
• Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 15 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions.
• If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division any “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.