Transactions Specialist I

JPMorganChase; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Transactions Specialist I to join our operations team. You will process and clear transactions, respond to customer inquiries, and use automation to improve processing efficiency while maintaining accuracy in a high-volume setting.

Daily responsibilities include handling routine balance inquiries, account maintenance requests, and following established procedures to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Baseline knowledge or equivalent expertise in transaction management, with a focus on processing, clearing, servicing, researching, and settling transactions.
• Ability to follow prescribed instructions and procedures, with minimal variance from guidelines and protocols.
• Developing proficiency in automation technologies, with the ability to apply these to support and implement transaction optimization initiatives.
• Developing proficiency in customer experience, with an understanding of how customers interact and perceive a brand or business throughout the entire customer journey.
• Basic skills in using data analytics to spot transaction trends and improve processes, and in using digital tools for transactions.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Process and clear transactions in accordance with established procedures, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Respond to customer inquiries and requests, such as balance inquiries and account maintenance, providing a positive customer experience.
• Utilize automation technologies to optimize transaction processing and account servicing.
• Refer non-standard problems to supervisor or more senior role, adhering to the protocol for non-routine issues.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable product definitions and operating procedures, including upstream and downstream process flows.

Skills

Transaction management

Procedural discipline

Automation tools

Customer experience

Data analytics basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Transactions Specialist I

Chicago, IL, United States

Job Details

• Location: 131 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, 60603, US
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Job Shift: Day
• Base Pay/Salary: Chicago,IL $22.50-$26.53

Job Description

Join Chase, where you will have the opportunity to make real innovative impacts to our customers and be part of an innovative and dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities.

As a Transactions Specialist I within JPMorganChase, you will be responsible for processing transactions which can include moderately complex tasks. You will be expected to adhere to established procedures and guidelines, while maintaining production targets with accuracy. This position offers opportunities to develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving while working under limited direct supervision, in a high efficiency workplace.

Job responsibilities

• Process and clear transactions in accordance with established procedures, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Respond to customer inquiries and requests, such as balance inquiries and account maintenance, providing a positive customer experience.
• Utilize automation technologies to optimize transaction processing and account servicing.
• Refer non-standard problems to supervisor or more senior role, adhering to the protocol for non-routine issues.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable product definitions and operating procedures, including upstream and downstream process flows.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Baseline knowledge or equivalent expertise in transaction management, with a focus on processing, clearing, servicing, researching, and settling transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to follow prescribed instructions and procedures, with minimal variance from guidelines and protocols.
• Developing proficiency in automation technologies, with the ability to apply these to support and implement transaction optimization initiatives.
• Developing proficiency in customer experience, with an understanding of how customers interact and perceive a brand or business throughout the entire customer journey.
• Basic skills in using data analytics to spot transaction trends and improve processes, and in using digital tools for transactions.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Physical requirements

Physical requirements: sitting up to 95% of the time, standing up to 10% of the time, lifting up to 5% of the time and up to 50 pounds, walking up to 10% of the time.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Beginner-level ability to handle conflicts in transactions and use automation to make processes more efficient.
• Basic experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate transaction reporting and suggest new ideas for improvement.

Schedule

This position may require you to work non-traditional hours and/or additional hours as business needs arise. Work schedule might be subject to change.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Security Clearance Requirement

A Government Security Clearance, including Public Trust clearance, will be required for this position. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening to obtain the necessary clearance. This process includes, but is not limited to:

• Fingerprints
• Credit check
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship, Acceptable documents may include a U.S. passport, certificate of naturalization, or original/certified birth certificate.
• Verification of employment history
• Educational background
• Criminal record check
• Tax filing history (possibly)
• References
• Information on relatives including citizenship
• 7 Year Travel History
• 7 Year Residence History
• Government interview completion and favorable background investigation.
• Other relevant verifications as mandated by federal requirements

This role supports US Federal government contracts that require, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent status

Employment is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to meet all requirements for government security and Public Trust clearance. Following hire, failure to maintain this clearance may result in termination of employment.