Wire Transfer Department Specialist I

S&T Bank; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

S&T Bank in Indiana, PA seeks an administrative professional to handle wire transfer processing. You will balance and post wires, process incoming and outgoing domestic and international transfers, and verify instructions in the FIS eWire system.

The role requires adherence to policy, regulatory disclosures, and ongoing support to the wire transfer team. The position emphasizes accuracy, security, and collaboration with the wire transfer department to maintain compliance and timely settlements,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years general experience.
• Experience with financial wire transfers or banking operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Balance and process transactions for wire transfers.
• Process incoming domestic and international wires using FIS eWire.
• Accept outgoing wire requests and enter instructions in the FIS eWire system for verification.
• Provide international wire disclosures as required by regulation.
• Perform verification and maintenance for outgoing wires.
• Complete secondary review of electronic wire transfers.
• Ensure compliance with Wire Transfer Policy and related procedures.
• Support OFAC monitoring and investigations of wires.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

FIS eWire system

Job description

Location:

324 North 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 administrative and clerical duties related to the processing of wire transfers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Balances and processes transactions to the general ledgers for JP Morgan, BNY Mellon, Federal Reserve, and other general ledger accounts.
• Processes incoming domestic and international wires to be credited to Bank and customer accounts, using the FIS eWire system, as outlined in departmental procedures.
• Accepts outgoing domestic and international wire requests (both one-time and repetitive) from clients and authorized employees via phone, electronic workflows, and online banking. Instructions are entered into the FIS eWire system for verification before processing.
• Create and deliver international wire disclosures to be approved by consumers prior to sending international transfers, as required by regulation.
• Performs verification and maintenance for outgoing domestic and international wire transfers (both one-time and repetitive) initiated by customers in person at retail locations.
• Completes the secondary review of electronic wire transfers initiated via Business Online Banking to ensure control processes are done.
• Performs all wire transfer tasks in compliance with Wire Transfer Policy #818, Corporate Procedure #110, and departmental procedures.
• Performs settlement processes for incoming and outgoing domestic and international wire transfers in compliance with department procedures.
• Monitors compliance with OFAC utilizing the FIS eWire system.
• Aids in the investigations of lost/missing wires. Supports other members of the wire team and Financial Intelligence Group with the verification and tracking of investigation wires.
• Maintains list of employees authorized to transact and verify customer wire transfers, assigns PINs, and retains documentation.
• Maintains files for wire transfer agreements, repetitive wire transfers setups and assignment of passcodes in archive system.
• Contributes to the process of updating of operating control procedures/policies to provide effective control over the Wire Transfer Department functions.
• Work with Finance daily to maintain the Federal Reserve requirements so full utilization of the reserve link process can be achieved.
• Completes secondary review of correspondent account reconcilement documents.
• Maintain a monthly production tracking log to be used for tracking departmental productivity.
• Maintains a good working relationship with bank employees. Demonstrates 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.
• Participate in periodic fraud training with Security, including identifying red flags and phone fraud trends.
• Provide support to clients and authorized employees with inquiries related to wire transfer processes.
• Support newly hired wire transfer employees on all Wire Transfer Department products/procedures/policies.
• Provide support to Wire Transfer Specialist II functions, as needed, based on business need, performance, completed training, and management approval.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Education:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

One to two years general experience.

Physical Demands:

Operates a keypad device, operates electronic equipment and operates office equipment 90% of the day. The job requires a cycle of body movements which includes reaching above the shoulders, bending and twisting and standing, sitting and walking 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 use 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 - $27.76