Check Clearing Officer

Metrobank; Taguig; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrobank is seeking a dedicated professional to oversee outward and inward CICS data transmissions with PCHC coordination, ensuring adherence to BSP and PCHC policies. The role covers full check processing, including signature verification and sys/file monitoring, and supports branch operations for check confirmations.

You will handle foreign currency-denominated checks, ensure timely reporting, and maintain check-processing technologies, contributing to secure banking operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in banking operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of BSP or PCHC policies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handles the accurate and timely processing and monitoring of outward checks based on set policies and regulations of the Bank, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Philippine Clearing House Corporation (PCHC)
• Processing of outward checks from CCSD-Control & Reconciliation Department (CRD), CGSD, and CMSD (designated CMSUs)
• Updates account closed and payment stopped files from Host.
• Prepares Morning return honored checks reports and Historical reports of returned checks and specially handled checks.
• Ensures timely processing of inward returns
• Ensures timely generation of Return Check Advice
• Ensures the CICS related machines/applications/lines and other peripherals are working and updated.
• Provides support to branches in need and assume other functions that maybe assigned from time to time.

Skills

Banking operations

Data transmission

Check processing

Attention to detail

Job description

Here at Metrobank, we don't simply hire employees—we hone future leaders. We provide opportunities that enhance your skills and unlock your talents, helping you evolve into a well-rounded individual. We supply you with all the pieces you need to do your best work, unleashing your full potential to help you secure your future and lead a fulfilling career. And with Metrobank's strong heart for the community, you have the chance to give back and make worthwhile contributions to our nation's economic and social development.

With Metrobank, a meaningful life is within your reach!

Job Summary:

Oversees the timely processing of outward and inward CICS data transmissions to and from PCHC, ensuring strict adherence to approved Bank, BSP, and PCHC policies and procedures for both Metrobank and PSBank. Assumes full responsibility for outward check clearing operations, inward check signature and technical verification, item-for-item balancing of checks received through PCHC, system and file monitoring, host uploads, ALCO report preparation, and branch coordination for check confirmations. Additionally, performs signature verification of transactional loan documents and facilitates the processing of all foreign currency-denominated checks presented to Metrobank, whether drawn within or outside the Philippines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handles the accurate and timely processing and monitoring of outward checks based on set policies and regulations of the Bank, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Philippine Clearing House Corporation (PCHC)
• Processing of outward checks from CCSD-Control & Reconciliation Department (CRD), CGSD, and CMSD (designated CMSUs)
• Updates account closed and payment stopped files from Host.
• Prepares Morning return honored checks reports and Historical reports of returned checks and specially handled checks.
• Ensures timely processing of inward returns
• Ensures timely generation of Return Check Advice
• Ensures the CICS related machines/applications/lines and other peripherals are working and updated.
• Provides support to branches in need and assume other functions that maybe assigned from time to time.

Unit:

Enterprise Services Sector / Operations Group / Check Clearing & Settlements Division / Check Processing Department