What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fed Line Processor position at First Security Bank?
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SUMMARY
Bring your energy and professionalism to a team that’s passionate about making a difference in Arkansas! First Security Bank is currently seeking a motivated and team-oriented professional to join our dynamic Electronic Banking Department as a Fed line Processor. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values accuracy, and enjoys working collaboratively to support essential banking functions.
Under direct supervision, support the department by processing incoming and outgoing wires over the Fed Line, while monitoring, documenting, and reconciling all related activity as well as coordinating daily settlements with correspondent banking personnel. This position requires employees to work on-site.
QUALIFICATIONS |EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE | SKILLS | AVAILABILITY
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities necessary for this position.
- High School Diploma or GED will be required at the completion of your graduating year.
- Associates and/or bachelor's degree related to business and/or finance preferred.
- 1-2 years of customer service, relevant banking, and/or professional experience is preferred.
- Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, typing, 10-key and utilization of the internet is required.
- Willingness to demonstrate Core 5 values with customers and coworkers.
HOURS OF AVAILABILITY: Regularly Scheduled Hours / 40 hours per week | Availability between Monday- Friday 7:00am – 5:30pm (Rotates 7:00am-4:00pm, 8:00am-5:00pm, 8:30am-5:30pm) | *Extended working hours may be required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge and proficiency in bank operations and wire transfer policies and procedures, ensuring all activities are conducted in strict compliance with internal controls, as well as applicable state and federal regulations.
- Serve as the primary contact for communication with the Federal Reserve Bank regarding approved Fed line applications.
- Monitor outgoing wires and ACH originating files for potential fraud; identify fraud alerts and escalate suspicious activity to management.
- Ensure timely completion of daily operational tasks while maintaining accurate and comprehensive documentation in accordance with bank policies and regulatory standards.
- Perform end-of-day balancing with the Federal Reserve and wire platform; resolve wire validation errors, rejections, audit exceptions, and customer inquiries.
- Assist customers, officers, management, and bank employees regarding wire and ACH inquiries.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of customer account information to protect bank operations and uphold customer trust, in full compliance with privacy regulations and internal policies.
- Operate computer software and equipment, telephone, scanner and copier. Expected to develop proficiency in internal bank systems and applications.
- Able to hold a valid driver's license, have access to reliable transportation for arriving at work on time, work on-site at assigned location, and a willingness to extend working hours when necessary.
- Additional duties may be assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
SOFT SKILLS
Foster a culture that values high ethical conduct, critical thinking, problem solving, engagement, teamwork, and provides exceptional service. Establish positive and productive work relationships that provide honest feedback and generate trust
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee must possess sufficient mobility to work in and move about in a standard office setting and sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Substantial time may be spent on the telephone and working on a computer, sitting and/or standing. The employee must have the ability to hear and articulate well enough to carry on a normal conversation, both in-person and over the telephone. Visual abilities required by this job include the ability to read materials in either a printed format or on a computer screen. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds.
The work environment described here is representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MENTAL DEMANDS
The duties of this position require the ability to maintain attention to detail and complete work projects accurately in a short amount of time, despite interruptions. The employee must be able to interact with customers/coworkers in a calm and patient manner and maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all situations. The employee must be able to use basic mathematical skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers. The position also requires the ability to read and interpret documents, and draft routine written communications.
