Bank Wire Transfer Specialist I

Gateway First Bank; Jenks (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway First Bank in Jenks, OK is seeking a Wire Clerk responsible for processing all customer and mortgage wires, ensuring accuracy, and researching subpoenas or customer requests. The role requires attention to detail, strong organization, and proficient Microsoft Office skills.

You will monitor wire requests, verify entries, and post daily mortgage wire entries, collaborating with the financial team to ensure timely settlements and compliance with BSA/AML, OFAC, and GLBA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of deposit operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Process all bank customer wires and internal mortgage wires with accuracy.
• Monitor outlook for outgoing wire requests and obtain timely approvals.
• Monitor incoming wires and correct rejected entries in the system.

Skills

Wire transfers

Time management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Responsible for processing all bank customer incoming/outgoing wires as well as internal wires for bank settlements, and for verifying the entered transactional information on all mortgage wires to ensure accuracy. Also responsible for researching and compiling all records for subpoenas and for customer requests.

* Monitors Outlook software for outgoing wire requests from bank employees and successfully completes processing in a timely manner. Ensures appropriate approval is collected in accordance with the procedures.

* Monitors wire software/system for incoming wires and repairs rejected wires to ensure appropriate entries are made for customers or bank accounts.

* Verifies all wires originated from the mortgage department to ensure accuracy with documentation. Posts daily entry for total of mortgage wires.

* Works with financial department at day end to ensure settlement is completed when applicable.

* Maintains wire system with customer CIF records and enters "Good Guy" rules when necessary.

* Maintains Excel spreadsheet with all subpoenas received, prepares documents requested and monitors receipt of payment when allowed.

* Prepares documents from customer requests of bank records.

* Researches and prepares entries for all bank garnishments and levies. Tracks fees and ensures funds are held and sent within required time frames.

* Exercises awareness with regard to possible suspicious activity, money laundering or fraudulent behavior and reports any such incidents to the BSA department. Performs all job functions in compliance with all company policies and federal, state, and local laws and regulations as applicable to the position, including, but not limited to BSA/AML, OFAC and GLBA/privacy rules.

* Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.

Location

Jenks, OK

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of wire clerk transfers policies, procedures, and processes.
• Strong time and organizational management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail and good follow-up skills.
• Ability to work with internal and external professionals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Equivalent Education/Experience

• High school diploma.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• 2 -- 4 years of deposit operations / retail experience.

NOTE: The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from day-to-day. Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur, as directed by management, and will require revision of this job description.

Gateway First Bank provides equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to membership in any group or category which is legally protected such as gender, race, age, national origin, religion, creed, color, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity shall be present with respect to employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff to termination, rates of pay, other forms of compensation, and selection for training including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training.