Wire Transfer Specialist

Parkside Financial Bank & Trust started in 2007 with four professionals and one big goal: to make business banking and wealth management more personal, more insightful, and more responsive. Today, we’re an independent partner for successful families and privately held businesses, bringing together banking, commercial lending, trust, and family office services in one place.

From St. Louis to Denver to Bedford, we’ve grown with our clients to $1 billion in Bank assets and approximately $3.6 billion in Trust & Family Office assets under management. We’ve also been recognized as a Top Workplace in St. Louis for five consecutive years thanks to a team that’s Smart, Likeable, Entrepreneurial, and Dependable. If you like doing great work with great people, you’ll fit right in.

Why Parkside? We are a fast-growing, high-trust team where you’ll do real work, learn quickly, and be genuinely valued.

We are searching for a highly motivated Wire Transfer Specialist to join our growing Bank Operations team. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail‑oriented person who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. The Wire Transfer Specialist must effectively communicate regularly with internal stakeholders such as Client Services, Treasury Management, Loan and Trust/Family Operations, and Finance as well as external customers. 

Responsibilities

• Process domestic and international wire payments as well as drawdown requests accurately and efficiently
• Perform outbound funds transfer verification to minimize fraud risk
• Collaborate proactively with their team to achieve shared goals in meeting department Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Perform risk exception analytics by referencing multiple internal applications to assess bank risk tolerances
• Monitor inbound/outbound suspicious payment activity according to federal regulations (BSA/AML) and associated procedures; escalate specific questions related to risk, compliance, or loss to the appropriate area
• Assist periodically with the testing and implementation of new applications, enhancements, conversions and/or acquisitions
• Daily Reconciliation of internal accounts to the general ledger
• Proactively seek ways to improve efficiency and propose ideas regarding operational procedures/methods, recommending changes for improvements with an emphasis on automation and efficiency.
• Understand and comply with bank policies, laws, regulations, and the bank's BSA/AML Program, as applicable to job duties. This includes, but is not limited to, completing compliance training, adhering to internal procedures and controls, reporting any known violations of compliance policies, laws, or regulations, and reporting any suspicious customer and/or account activity.
  
  

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant banking experience required (including experience with wires and/or fraud detection or mitigation)
• High school degree or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of core banking systems; proficiency with Jack Henry a plus
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Able to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines
• Able to work both independently and as an integral part of a team
• Quickly and proficiently comprehend new information
• A thorough understanding of all policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to the job
• Willingness to learn and contribute to company’s financial growth and profitability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Stable under pressure or stress
• Willingness to learn and contribute to the company’s financial growth and profitability
  
  

Employee Benefits

Parkside is proud to offer competitive benefits for all our employees, including:

• Competitive salary with bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Plan Employer Match
• Employee Stock Options
• Paid 4 Week Sabbatical Program, including $5,000 for travel, with every 5 years of employment
• 12-week Paid Maternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee charitable giving support
• Company paid parking & more!
  
  

Parkside Financial Bank & Trust provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that accommodates the diverse needs of all individuals. If you require any accommodations during the application process or while employed, please inform us so we can provide suitable assistance and modifications.

All employment offers are contingent until applicant successfully completes all necessary background checks and drug screens.