Wires Operations Lead — Hybrid & Growth Ready

Atlantic Community Bankers Bank (ACBB); Glastonbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Birthday holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Atlantic Community Bankers Bank (ACBB) seeks an Operations Team Lead - Wires to oversee domestic and international wire processing and lead a Payments team in a fast-paced environment. You will manage daily workflows, ensure accurate settlements, and drive process improvements across Fedwire and SWIFT operations.

The role requires 5+ years in banking operations with wire/payments experience, strong compliance focus, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of banking operations experience with significant exposure to wire processing and/or payments operations.
• Working knowledge of domestic and international wire transfers, settlement processes, Fedwire, and SWIFT messaging.
• Experience supporting operational controls, procedures, audits, and issue resolution in a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of OFAC screening and payment-related compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and thrive in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience leading, training, mentoring, or coordinating team members preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Daily Wire Operations and coordinate daily processing of domestic and international wire transfers.
• Support accurate and timely settlement of wire transactions and related payment activities.
• Serve as SME for domestic and international wire operations, including Fedwire and SWIFT processing.
• Assist with foreign exchange-related activities and international payment services.
• Provide team leadership, onboarding, training, and development of team members.
• Provide coaching and operational support to ensure team success and a service-oriented environment.
• Monitor controls and support compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Perform OFAC verification activities and support risk management initiatives.
• Assist with audits, examinations, and operational reviews.
• Maintain documentation, procedures, logs, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery.
• Participate in testing system enhancements and operational improvements.
• Build relationships with clients, vendors, and internal partners.

Skills

Wire processing knowledge

Banking ops experience

Compliance & OFAC

MS Office (Excel/Outlook)

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree in Business/Finance

Job description

Atlantic Community Bankers Bank (ACBB) seeks an Operations Team Lead - Wires to oversee domestic and international wire processing and lead a Payments team in a fast-paced environment. You will manage daily workflows, ensure accurate settlements, and drive process improvements across Fedwire and SWIFT operations.

The role requires 5+ years in banking operations with wire/payments experience, strong compliance focus, and proven leadership.