Specialist – Wire Transfer & Settlements

Central Pacific Bank; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Pacific Bank in Honolulu is seeking a Wire Transfer Specialist to ensure the accurate and timely processing of all incoming and outgoing payments, investigate discrepancies, and assist in maintaining regulatory reporting.

The role reinforces the bank's core values and demands strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in Banking/Financial service experience required.
• Wire transfer experience preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in Banking/Financial service experience required.
• Wire transfer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inputs, verifies, approves, releases and ensures notification of outgoing and incoming Fed, SWIFT, and Internet payments.
• Prepares, posts, balances, and reconciles daily accounting and system EOD processes
• Tracks, maintains, and compiles data as necessary to assist or meet the department’s reporting requirements
• Knowledge of and compliance with the state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, and the bank’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act ,OFAC, UCC4A, Reg E, and other consumer protection regulations and industry, ethical or fiduciary practices or standards.

Skills

Active Listening

Oral & Written Communication

Problem Solving

Thoroughness

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Job description

Position Function

Under the supervision of the Department Manager or designee, these positions are accountable for the accurate and timely processing of all incoming and outgoing payments, investigation and resolution of wire operations discrepancies, assisting the Manager and Supervisor in ensuring that established policies and procedures are followed and the department's internal and regulatory reporting requirements are met. Further, the higher level positions serve as backup for all department functions. The Wire Transfer Specialist assists the Manager by performing higher-level duties in preparation for promotion to the next position.

Position Function

Under the supervision of the Department Manager or designee, these positions are accountable for the accurate and timely processing of all incoming and outgoing payments, investigation and resolution of wire operations discrepancies, assisting the Manager and Supervisor in ensuring that established policies and procedures are followed and the department's internal and regulatory reporting requirements are met. Further, the higher level positions serve as backup for all department functions. The Wire Transfer Specialist assists the Manager by performing higher-level duties in preparation for promotion to the next position.

Performs all duties and interacts with internal and external customers in a manner that is expressly aligned with the Company's Core Values of approaching all actions with a “Voyaging Spirit” and being “Positively Ohana”. Exhibits core competencies that result in consistent delivery of positive Customer Interactions, Empowerment and Ownership and demonstrates key professional and performance skills such as Active Listening, effective Oral and Written Communication, Action and Solution Oriented and Thoroughness.

Primary Accountabilities

• Inputs, verifies, approves, releases and ensures notification of outgoing and incoming Fed, SWIFT, and Internet payments.
• Prepares, posts, balances, and reconciles daily accounting and system EOD processes
• Tracks, maintains, and compiles data as necessary to assist or meet the department’s reporting requirements
• Knowledge of and compliance with the state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, and the bank’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act ,OFAC, UCC4A, Reg E, and other consumer protection regulations and industry, ethical or fiduciary practices or standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field preferred.

Experience:

• 1+ year of experience in Banking/Financial service experience required.
• Wire transfer experience preferred.

• 2+ years of experience in Banking/Financial service experience required.
• Wire transfer experience preferred.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Must be able to perform light physical work and to move or lift items including but not limited to boxes, files and papers up to 20 pounds unless otherwise as indicated.
• Must be able to operate and proficiently use standard office equipment, including phone, copier, personal computer and/or other work related mechanical or electronic devices and applications.
• Must be able to clearly communicate verbally and in writing with all internal and external customers. Must also be able to hear sufficiently to engage in daily discussions and interactions.
• Must be able to read and understand bank-related documents.
• Must be able to work in a conventional office setting, involving sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods of time. Must also be able to adapt to different work environments as needed to perform the job.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.