Bank Specialist

The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency.

The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.

Position Summary

Facilitate the daily responsibilities and functions of the Archdiocesan Bank as they relate to serving the Archdiocese of Chicago's Parishes, Schools and Agencies. Primary areas focus on the management of the capital project process, stock/mutual fund transfers, and processing daily activity for the internal bank of Parish Financial Services (PFS) and treasury related transactions for the Pastoral Center (APC). Provide cross-coverage for investment associate's duties.

Responsibilities

* Enter capital projects in Lawson, process the construction payments for parishes and resolve discrepancies as they arise

* Identify stock donations by donor/stock and process credits to appropriate recipients

* Enter wire/ACHs for the PFS and APC; create check payments and positive pay files

Handle various banking issues related to deposit

and withdrawal requests

* Backing up Investment Associate to include:

Process investment transactions including coordinating all documents for completion & execution by entering transactions in custodian's system as well as

coordinate related accounting and bank entries as needed

* Work on special projects as they arise

Qualifications

Required:

* College bachelor's degree in business or equivalent combination of education and professional experience

* 1 to 3 years of related work experience in banking or a business' financial department

* Strong customer service & communication skills

* Works well in a team environment and with tight deadlines

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has a salary range of $58,662.80 - $70,000. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.