Bank Operations Funds Transfer Specialist (Location: Birmingham, AL)

Regions Bank

Birmingham (AL)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 48,000

Full time

12 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Disability Benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Associate Volunteer Program

Job summary

Regions Bank in Hoover, AL is seeking a Bank Operations Funds Transfer Specialist responsible for processing transfers, including SWIFT payments, and supporting daily ledger activities.

You will verify instructions, handle authentications, maintain records, and ensure compliance with risk programs while coordinating with team members to improve processes. This is a full-time role requiring strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

Ability to interpret and apply applicable banking rules and guidance.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
General knowledge of banking procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Enters transfer instructions and performs verifications.
Handles instruction receipts and authentication.
Completes processing of end-of-day general ledger entries.
Executes transactions and maintains records.
Provides guidance to less experienced associates as needed.
Ensures compliance with risk management programs and cybersecurity practices.
May perform quality reviews to ensure production systems are posting properly.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Fast-paced environment

Banking procedures

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.

Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.

Job Description

At Regions, the Bank Operations Funds Transfer Specialist performs processing for all regular, restricted, and legal transfers including Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (S.W.I.F.T.) payments and transfers.

Primary Responsibilities

Enters transfer instructions and performs necessary verifications
Handles instruction receipts and authentication
Completes processing of end-of-day general ledger entries
Executes transactions and maintains records
Provides advice and guidance to less experienced associates as needed
Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices
May perform quality reviews to ensure production systems are posting properly

This position requires the tracking of time and is eligible for overtime hours worked in excess of 40 per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Two (2) years of related banking or operations experience

Skills And Competencies

Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
General knowledge of banking procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
Strong work ethic and self-motivation

Strongly Preferred

Wire Transfer Processing Experience - Knowledge of domestic, international, and SWIFT wire transactions.
Transaction Authentication & Verification Experience - Experience validating customer identity, authorizations, and wire instructions.
Attention to Detail - Ability to accurately review, verify, and process time-sensitive financial transactions.
Customer Service & Phone Support Experience - Comfortable assisting clients and handling transaction-related inquiries.
Banking Operations Experience - Knowledge of funds transfers, account services, and operational controls.
Problem-Solving & Research Skills - Ability to investigate and resolve transaction exceptions and discrepancies.

Proximity to Hoover, AL required. There is a minimum of three days working in the office required.

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target

$40,000.00 USD

Median

$48,310.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans

This job is not incentive eligible.

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