Correspondent Account Services Specialist

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The South State story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond, we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions. We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence.

At South State, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here!

It is the responsibility of the Correspondent Account Services Specialist to take ownership of all tasks and challenges that they encounter in the operation of their assigned position. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, all Account Services functions including opening accounts and establishing new services for customers. Support Business Development Team and all Correspondent Division Departments with questions and status updates related to paperwork, services, and accounts.

Develop and maintain relationships with customers as well as other Correspondent Division departments, the Federal Reserve Banks, and other service providers as appropriate.

Account Services Functions

• Handle all aspects of opening, closing and modifying accounts in the core system
• Open, close and modify Line of Credits in core system
• Coordinate all Division paperwork and agreements
• Prepare customer welcome packages including instructional documents

Customer Support

• Handle Converge (online banking product) support calls, including helping customers install system software and set up users
• Record customer calls in CRM system as needed
• Perform fast and accurate research for customer banks

Backup for Transaction Processing

• Handle processing activities for ACH, Coin & Currency Orders and Large Dollar Return Item Notifications
• Ensure all transactions are balanced and processing deadlines are met

General Responsibilities

• Scan and file customer and internal documents daily
• Deliver exceptional customer service and Converge support to all internal and external customers
• Develop and maintain an understanding of all Correspondent Division and FRB banking operations, as well as a basic understanding of other Division services
• Support department objectives and goals
• Generate ideas to enhance/improve current processes related to job functions

• Ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously and work with other team members to ensure that daily responsibilities are handled timely
• Proficient with general office machines and programs to include Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software that might be utilized in the department
• Ability to use the computer efficiently and the capacity to learn new software programs as they are rolled out by the Bank
• Must have good knowledge of business English, including spelling and punctuation when writing
• Must possess basic English language skills to speak clearly and effectively with coworkers and customers
• Must be well‑organized, accurate, and attentive to detail
• Must be cooperative and willing to assist coworkers and customers on a regular basis
• Must have effective listening skills demonstrated by the ability to listen to others talk (without interruption), understand them, and then propose solutions or make contributions based on the points made by others
• Must possess excellent multi‑tasking skills and be able to function well under pressure
• Must be able to remain composed under pressure and respond to customer and coworker concerns regularly
• Must have a keen eye for detail and follow instructions to the letter
• Must be patient and willing to help others in solving problems while always maintaining a positive attitude

• Education:
  
  Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience:
  
  One to three years in customer…