Process high-dollar, time-sensitive incoming and outgoing domestic and international wire transfers with accuracy and consistency, in accordance with established procedures and daily cut-off times.
Review wire requests to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization prior to processing.
Enter, verify, and release wire transactions using approved wire systems while adhering to dual-control and segregation-of-duties requirements.
Identify potential fraud risks related to wire activity and take appropriate action in accordance with established procedures.
Monitor wire transactions for red flags, unusual activity, or suspected fraud, and escalate concerns promptly to management and the appropriate risk or fraud teams.
Ensure wire transfer activities comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including internal bank policies and procedures.
Perform required OFAC screening and compliance checks.
Respond to wire-related inquiries from customers, branch staff, and internal departments in a professional and timely manner.
Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized documentation for all wire transactions.
Communicate with correspondent banks and external financial institutions to resolve wire exceptions as needed.

At least 3-5 years of banking operations experience ideally with wire processing.
Knowledge of bank regulatory compliance, OFAC screening and controls.
Must be coachable and a team player.
Detail-oriented and accurate when following bank procedures.
Must have a strong understanding of fraud detection and risk mitigation.
Works effectively in a cross-functional, collaborative environment.
Ability to learn banking systems, business applications, and third-party tools.

Deposit Operations, Wire Transfer Specialist

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