
Job Information
Raymond James Financial, Inc. Senior Wire Operations Associate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Job Description
Summary of the Position:
The Senior Wire Operations Associate will deliver high quality customer service and perform daily processing of financial transactions in a fast paced, time sensitive operations environment. The Senior Wire Operations Associate will conduct all aspects of wire transfer activity effectively and accurately, including performance verifications, initiating wires, processing and releasing wires, and monitoring wire status queues. The incumbent will also be responsible for fraud monitoring and investigation, working closely with internal and external business partners to ensure that we are effectively validating movement of funds out of the bank, and quickly identify and responding to any activity that appears suspicious or fraudulent.
Primary Functions of the Position:
Assists the Wire Operations team lead on daily tasks and escalate issues accordingly
Processes, verifies, submits, and receives wire transfers in accordance with established Bank procedures
Performs various security related functions, such as verifications and callback confirmations, to validate the authenticity of outgoing wire transfers
Works directly with clients and internal service partners to ensure proper documentation is being completed for accurate transfer of funds
Reconciles the transaction fraud monitoring queue and any OFAC related inquiries and performs the proper due diligence in mitigating fraud
Investigates and researches suspicious or fraudulent claims in accordance with the Bank’s policy and procedures
Recommends to management changes in processes based on trends to lessen the Bank’s exposure to future fraud losses
Directly involved in fraud loss recovery, entering and researching disputes, adjusting customer’s accounts, and following up with the customer on account actions
Works closely with Relationship Managers, Treasury Management Officers, Deposit Operations, Treasury Operations, ACH Operations, Compliance, and all other authorized parties affiliated with Wire Services to effectively execute the responsibilities of the position
Performs other related duties as assigned
Education and Experience Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education preferred
Minimum 3-5 years of banking experience; prior specific experience in transaction processing, wire transfer operations, and fraud detection required
Experience working in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Essential Skills and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Demonstrated knowledge of Wire Transfers
Strong analytical skills
Proficient computer skills
Ability to perform job functions accurately and with attention to detail
Job may require additional hours of work during peak periods to meet service levels
Education
Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance
Work Experience
General Experience - 7 to 12 months
Certifications
Travel
Workstyle
Resident
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
TriState Capital Bank is an EOE/AA and VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Priority will be given to protected veterans
EOE/AA: Female/Minorities/Disabled/Protected Veterans/LGBT