Wire Transfer Specialist I

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for completing and posting all incoming and outgoing domestic, international and remittance wire transfers

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The duties listed below may not include all responsibilities that the person in this role may be asked to perform. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties as assigned including cross training across other departments as necessary.

• Completes and posts incoming and outgoing domestic, international and remittance wire transfers
• Handles daily review of new Wire Transfer Agreements and scanning, indexing and filing into the system
• Prepares daily balancing of all wires processed to be reviewed and approval by supervisor/manager
• Performers research on payment services requests received through FRB FedLine Advantage
• Provides customer service to account holders and employees with related requests, investigations and general inquiries
• Maintains current knowledge and adheres to internal risk controls and loss prevention, including reporting of suspicious or unusual customer activity per bank policy
• Maintains current knowledge and complies with all federal and state laws and regulations and all established bank policies and procedures including internal audit controls related to department operations
• Maintains current knowledge and adheres to all rules, regulations, and laws as they apply to BSA/OFAC/USA Patriot Act/CIP/AML
• Performs other duties as may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

• A self-starting individual who possesses a High School Diploma or G.E.D. (Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred)
• A minimum of one year of similar banking or related experience (knowledge of Jack Henry Silverlake system is preferred)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Typing skills of 40-50 wpm and the ability to comprehend and utilize analytical data
• Hard working team player with good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and mental concentration for accurately performing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday 8:00a.m. to 5p.m. and occasional Saturdays/Sundays during Disaster Recovery and Silverlake Release testing
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

ORGANIZATION

• This position reports to the Treasury Management Services Supervisor
• This position does not oversee other positions

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

All employees are required to attend scheduled mandatory trainings and complete online regulatory compliance training courses applicable to their specific job function. In all situations, employees must ensure that their actions fully comply with all federal banking laws and regulations, including internal bank policies and procedures. Failure to adhere to these requirements will be grounds for disciplinary action, including probation and possible termination.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Lone Star National Bank’s Mission Statement includes a commitment to helping our communities grow by serving them with pride and integrity.  All employees are encouraged to volunteer for bank sponsored activities, civic, charitable and community events and to be active in the communities we serve.

ATTENDANCE

Punctuality and regular attendance should be regarded as essential functions of any position at Lone Star National Bank.

Among other things, "good attendance habits" mean the following:

• Be at your workstation ready for work by the start of each workday
• Remain at your workstation, unless the needs of the job require being elsewhere, except during authorized breaks (including restroom breaks)
• Take only the time normally allowed for breaks
• Call in and notify your supervisor or another member of management if you are going to be either absent or tardy
• Alternate work arrangements such as telecommuting or working from home are not permitted by Lone Star National Bank

LSNB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate in the recruitment, hiring, and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status as protected by applicable laws.

Management reserves the right to change this position description at any time according to business needs.