Wire Operations Specialist

BANC OF CALIFORNIA AND YOUR CAREER

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company with over $34 billion in assets and the parent company of Banc of California. Banc of California is one of the nation’s premier relationship-based business banks, providing banking and treasury management services to small, middle market, and venture backed businesses. As the largest independent bank headquartered in California, the bank offers a broad range of loan and deposit products and services through a network of full-service branches and regional offices, as well as through digital and nationwide capabilities.

The bank also provides full-service payment processing solutions to its clients and serves the Community Association Management industry nationwide through its technology forward platform, Smart Street™. Banc of California is committed to supporting its local communities through the Banc of California Charitable Foundation and by partnering with organizations that promote financial literacy, job training, small business support, affordable housing, and more.

At Banc of California, our success is powered by our people and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful results. We foster an environment where entrepreneurial thinking is encouraged, and accountability and operational excellence are expected. Our team members are empowered to take ownership, make informed decisions, and make a meaningful impact as the bank continues to grow and evolve. We are dedicated to supporting your growth and wellbeing through comprehensive benefits, robust development opportunities, and inclusive programs that enable you to perform at your best.

Together we win!

The Wire Operations Specialist is responsible for processing, monitoring, and supporting domestic and international wire transfer activities while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, operational controls, and service level expectations. This position supports the Wire Operations & Exceptions Management team by performing wire transfer processing, transaction monitoring, exception research and resolution, and related operational functions. The Wire Operations Specialist works closely with internal business partners, branch personnel, Treasury Management, and Wire Operations & Exceptions Management leadership to ensure the timely and accurate execution of wire transfers while maintaining compliance with applicable requirements, including OFAC, BSA/AML, and wire transfer regulations.

Performs all duties in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the Company operates.

• Process domestic and international wire transfers, including USD and foreign currency transactions, through multiple payment systems, including SWIFT and the Federal Reserve.
• Perform client verification, callback procedures, and authentication reviews to validate wire instructions, identify discrepancies, and escal et suspicious activity or exceptions in accordance with Bank policies, fraud prevention controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Review, monitor, and reconcile wire transfer activity and operational reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, timely reporting, and compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct OFAC screening reviews and support the identification, escalation, and resolution of operational risks, suspicious activity, processing discrepancies, and control exceptions.
• Execute daily Start-of-Day and End-of-Day processing activities, maintain transaction records, process customer wire advice notifications, and perform data entry and verification across operational systems.
• Research and resolve wire transfer…