FX Banker

Vantage Bank Texas; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Community involvement initiatives

Job summary

A community-focused financial institution in McAllen, Texas is seeking an FX Banker to develop its foreign exchange division. The role involves building customer relationships, providing outstanding service, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Business or 5 years of banking experience, with at least 2 years in Foreign Exchange and be bilingual in English and Spanish. This position offers a full-time contract with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior Foreign Exchange experience required.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must be self-motivated with a high level of accountability.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to growth of the foreign exchange division.
• Builds and maintains long-term relationships with customers.
• Promotes the bank’s foreign exchange services.

Skills

Customer service skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Analytical skills

Sales-oriented approach

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FX Banker page is loaded## FX Bankerlocations: Branch - McAllen Maintime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100086**At Vantage Bank, we're driven by a deep commitment to supporting our customers, valuing our employees, embracing diversity, fostering meaningful connections, and providing outstanding service every step of the way.****JOB SUMMARY**The FX Banker plays a crucial role in developing the foreign exchange division by building long-term customer relationships. They provide excellent customer service, handle wire transfer requests, and promote the bank’s foreign exchange services. The FX Banker displays a strong commitment to the bank’s core values, adherence to regulatory requirements, and a deep understanding of market trends.**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.** Contributes to the growth of the foreign exchange division by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.* Provides excellent service to customers by handling inquiries in person or by phone, explaining the bank’s products and services, and referring customers to appropriate personnel in other areas of the bank.* Builds and maintains long-term relationships with customers by offering superior value, integrity, and personalized service.* Accepts and verifies wire transfer requests, receive, capture, and approve instructions from customers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.* Actively promotes the bank’s foreign exchange services and quotes rates to customers, aiming to maximize income per transaction while retaining customer business.* Fosters a work environment that attracts, develops, recognizes, and retains employees who demonstrate a commitment to the bank’s core values.* Ensures all activities comply with relevant regulations and internal policies, including AML and KYC requirements.* Stays informed about market trends and developments in the foreign exchange market to provide accurate and timely information to customers.* Monitors and manages system queues to ensure timely processing of wire transfers and address any exceptions or issues promptly.* Other duties as 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 and organizational limitations may result in some deviation from these guidelines.** Bachelor’s degree in Business with a preference in Finance, Accounting or Economics OR a combination of education and the equivalent of 5 years of banking experience.* 2+ years of prior Foreign Exchange experience required.* Bilingual— English/Spanish required* Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.* Proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.* Excellent customer service skills with a strong sales-oriented approach.* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while performing assigned duties.* Excellent analytical, time management, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task and work in a deadline-driven environment.* Must be self-motivated with strong initiative, high level of accountability, and attention to detail.**COMMUNITY IMPACT**Community involvement is part of who we are. Our culture is built on teamwork, purpose, and service. We value volunteerism and create opportunities for employees to connect, give back, and make a positive difference in our communities. As part of the Vantage Bank team, all associates should embrace our community involvement and culture to ensure we are making an impact.**BANK SECRECY ACT (BSA)**All employees of Vantage Bank, herein referenced to as the “Bank”, must comply with the terms of the BSA Policy upon acceptance of this position. The primary responsibility for enforcement of this policy and its operating procedures rests with the BSA/AML/OFAC Officer. However, it is the responsibility of each employee to take the required BSA training modules and become familiar with and adhere to the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti Money Laundering and Office of Foreign Asset Control Policy.**EOE/M/F/D/V**Join the Vantage Bank family for the strong relationships and local impact of a community bank backed by all the benefits and technology you’ll find at larger, national banks.At Vantage you will have significant opportunities for career growth from the moment you join our team. We invest in our people and truly value the unique skills and perspectives that each team member brings to the table.