Wire Transfer Specialist

Leader Bank is looking for exceptionally dedicated team members to join one of the region’s fastest growing community banks and mortgage lenders. At the time of its founding in 2002, Leader Bank had one branch office, $6.5 million in assets and 7 team members. Since then, the Bank has become one of the most successful banks in Massachusetts with $4.5 billion in assets, more than 400 team members, 7 branch offices, and annual mortgage originations of over $2 billion.

Exemplary products and an innovative spirit have driven Leader Bank’s rapid growth over the years, and our team members embrace these values. Our mission is to obsess over our clients, make them feel valued, and maintain long-term relationships with them by constantly enhancing our products and processes to always improve our client experience. For our team members, Leader Bank prioritizes competitive compensation and benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and an environment that fosters diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Initiate outgoing domestic and international wire transfer transactions and process incoming wire transfer transactions through an automated funds transfer system.
• Receives outgoing wire transfer requests from customers.
• Reviews wire transfer request forms for accuracy and completeness.
• Contacts customer to confirm outgoing wire transfer requests by telephone.
• Input/transfer customer submitted information into automated wire transfer processing system.
• Works closely with other staff involved in wire transfers daily.
• Review system reports and internal logs to ensure that all requests are processed in a timely manner.
• Monitors wire transfer activity for any suspicious and potentially fraudulent transactions
• Maintains log of daily wire transfer transactions.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly account reconciliations.
• Performs other accounting duties and ad hoc requests.
• Bank Secrecy Act responsibilities including identifying suspicious activity, reporting suspicious activity to your manager, monitoring high-risk accounts, helping to identify high-risk customers (accounts) adhering to the Customer Identification Program (CIP), and performing an Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with course work in Accounting, Economics and/or Finance.
• Experience with Wire Transfers is a plus.
• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate a personal computer with a strong knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and complete tasks with deadlines.

Leader Bank offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including 401k plan with corporate match, medical and dental insurance, and the opportunity to work for a fast growing, local organization.

Leader Bank, N.A. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military status, veteran status, or any other protected class.
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Leader Bank salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.

Salary Minimum: $49,443.48 - Salary Max: $59,443.48

The range listed is just one component of Leader Bank’s total compensation package for team members. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, commissions, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Leader Bank provides a variety of benefits to eligible team members, including health insurance coverage, a team member wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off and vacation.

Leader Bank, N.A. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military status, veteran status or any other protected class.
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