- Pay
- $19.36–25.81/hr
- Where
- Norwich, NY · New York City, NY · Oneida, NY · Utica, NY
- Level
- Mid
Pay Range: $19.36 - $25.81
NBT Electronic Payments Specialist performs complex operational tasks related to processing and verifying wire and ACH transactions. Utilize technical expertise in the areas of wires and ACH to resolve escalated issues, supporting internal and external customer service. Apply advanced knowledge of policy, procedures, regulations, and law to wire and ACH processing ensuring accurate completion and compliance with all regulations and rules. Interpret and complete requests for establishing, maintaining and verifying services that enable customers to originate wire and ACH transactions. This role supports monetary transactions of a high-risk nature, which require significant focus on risk and fraud mitigation protocols.
Utilizing developed analytical and problem-solving skills, provide advice to staff and collaborate with peers, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals. Activities directly impact customer accounts, bank reporting, and real time information. May prepare reports and furnish information to authorized persons within and external to the bank.
Education and Experience:
Associate's degree and 2 years experience required. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional experience preferred
Related experience preferred
Skills and Abilities:
Developed analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to follow procedures and interrogate data required
Strong organizational skills required
Good communication skills (written and oral) required
Computer skills required
Accounting skills preferred
Unique Job Requirements & Characteristics
Ability to deliver high-quality work in a friendly and fast-paced environment
Ability and willingness to learn new skills
Tasks Performed:
50% - Process a variety of electronic monetary transactions which may include but are not limited to: entering, approving, reviewing and releasing all incoming and outgoing domestic and foreign wires; establishing ACH Originators on core system and performing ACH transactions as needed; assisting Treasury Department with monitoring of FRB cash balance; and processing currency and coin orders for branch network.
15% - Provide support to internal and/or external customers as well as department teammates, cross train on and provide coverage for other team duties as required.
15% - Maintain proficient knowledge of and demonstrate ongoing compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to wire and ACH processing. Utilize independent judgment in resolving issues and escalate to management or risk areas as necessary. Ensure ongoing adherence to pertinent policies, procedures, and internal controls. Ongoing Focus on risk and fraud mitigation.
10% - Upholds service level standards under normal conditions.
5% - Develop and update procedures in conjunction with the supervisor and assist with employee training and onboarding.
5% - Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
Communicate effectively with internal and/or external customers
Stationary 75% of the time or greater
Move objects up to a maximum of 10 lbs
Why Work at NBT
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