Research Exceptions Specialist I

S&T Bank; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

S&T Bank in Indiana, PA is seeking a detail‑oriented Operations - Research Assistant to perform duties within the bank's Research area. The role requires meticulous review of daily transactions and reports to support accurate records.

Responsibilities include verifying signatures, processing dormant accounts, handling SRM workflow requests and adjustments, and maintaining data in spreadsheets. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adaptability to department needs.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent basic academic education.

Responsibilities

• Review daily high-dollar checks for signature verification, amount encoding, date legitimacy and proper endorsement.
• Review daily dormant accounts and verify signatures, deposits, and removal reasons.
• Review and validate daily SRM workflow research and adjustment requests, including items from prior acquisitions and third-party requests.
• Enter and maintain research/adjustment data into appropriate spreadsheets.
• Maintain good working relationships with bank employees and work independently or as a team to support the department and organization.
• Assist other Research Specialists and contribute to the monthly productivity report.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location

324 N 4th Street

Indiana, PA 15701

Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

(Additional hours as necessary to meet the objectives of the department)

Function

Performs various duties in the Bank's Operations- Research area.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assumes direct responsibility for performing the following duties as scheduled:

• Review the following:
  • Use of TRIPS system to complete daily review of High Dollar
    • Verify signature on check matches signature card.
    • Dollar amount is properly encoded.
    • Date is legitimate.
    • Check is properly endorsed.
  • Use of TRIPS system to complete daily review of Dormant accounts.
    • Verify signature on check matches signature card.
    • Verify deposit entries to dormant account check/cash.
    • Identify why account was removed from dormant.
• Review and validate daily special reports.
• Completion of Research as requested:
  • SRM Workflow Research Requests
  • Including items from prior acquisitions
  • Search warrants- Subpoenas
  • Third party Request
• Completion of Adjustments as requested:
  • SRM Workflow Adjustment Requests
  • Correspondent Bank Adjustments
    • JP Morgan
    • Federal Reserve
    • First Commonwealth
    • BNY Mellon
• Entry and maintenance of research/adjustment data into appropriate spreadsheets
• Maintain a good working relationship with bank employees. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently, as well as motivated to work as a team player to contribute to the success of the department and in turn, the organization.
• Aids other Research Specialists
• Involved in compiling data for the monthly productivity report.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Education

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent basic academic education.

Experience

Requires up to one-year general experience.

Physical Demands

Operates a keypad device, operates electronic equipment, and operates office equipment throughout the day. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. Use of manual dexterity skills for typing, and data entry up to 75% of the business day. Specific vision requirements include close vision of 18\"-20\" and depth perception for computer work. Frequent uses of extremities to stand, reach, kneel, or bend throughout an eight-hour shift. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Offered rates and salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on experience, education, and evidenced position specific skill requirements.

For roles that are incentive eligible, payment is based upon the plan document and company, business, and/or individual performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Salary Range

$15.00 - $22.21