Wire Specialist

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Under supervision and following established policies and department procedures operate various fund transfers and communication computer systems as described in Essential Functions.

• Operate Payplus wire application and process funds transfers (incoming and outgoing).
• Operate SWIFT system and process various types of SWIFT messages.
• Input outgoing wires on Payplus and SWIFT applications with the highest degree of accuracy.
• Assist with wire investigations.
• Repair online banking wires.
• Track wires received from Branches or Departments, research disputes.
• Distribute Incoming SWIFT messages to internal departments.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of daily production logs.
• Assist with filing.
• Process various wire requests in PEGA automation system.

• Education:
  
  High School graduate. Some college preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Previous banking experience in wire transfer processing environment preferred.
• Skills/Ability: PC proficient, type minimum 50 wpm, and ten-key by touch. Good math skills. Detail oriented with high emphasis on accuracy. Ability to communicate effectively with Bank team members as well as Correspondent Bank employees.

• $25.10 - $26.83 / hour
• Pay determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
• This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

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