1st Security Bank of Washington · 1 month ago
Deposit Ops Specialist I - Checks and Wires
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98046, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $20/hr1st Security Bank of Washington is a recognized institution in the Puget Sound area, celebrated for its commitment to excellent customer service and community values. The Deposit Ops Specialist I will provide support within the Deposit Operations team, focusing on customer service, processing checks and wires, and maintaining operational efficiency.
Finance
Responsibilities
Effectively prioritize internal and external requests, building strong relationships between operations and the entire Bank
Provide excellent customer service, delivering support and answering internal and external inquiries by phone and email
Professional oral and written communication skills and follow-up when corresponding with employees and customers
General knowledge and understanding of Check and Wire Team tasks and responsibilities including, but not limited to:
Processing domestic/international outgoing/incoming wires
In-clearing and deposited check review and processing
Risk and fraud review of accounts, transactions, and deposited items
Maintain tracking logs
Demonstrates a strong attention to detail in all daily functions and the ability to perform the same daily tasks without losing focus
Support Branches and internal departments
Wire related research and inquiries
Check related research and inquiries
Ability to understand and execute risk assessment processes
Assist manager with research and projects related to Deposit Operations products, processes, and procedures
Review current processes, make recommendations for improvement
Adheres to 1st Security Bank’s Core Values, policies and procedures
Cross train to perform other functions in Deposit Operations as requested
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure, use multiple systems, and manage competing deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude
Must be detail-oriented while maintaining a high degree of responsiveness and flexibility in performing tasks
Must be able to embrace and quickly adapt to change as a result of internal, market or regulatory policy changes
Strong team player, dependable with excellent communications skills
Professional oral and written communication skills and follow-up when corresponding with employees and customers
General knowledge and understanding of Check and Wire Team tasks and responsibilities including, but not limited to: Processing domestic/international outgoing/incoming wires, In-clearing and deposited check review and processing, Risk and fraud review of accounts, transactions, and deposited items, Maintain tracking logs
Demonstrates a strong attention to detail in all daily functions and the ability to perform the same daily tasks without losing focus
Ability to understand and execute risk assessment processes
Assist manager with research and projects related to Deposit Operations products, processes, and procedures
Review current processes, make recommendations for improvement
Adheres to 1st Security Bank's Core Values, policies and procedures
Cross train to perform other functions in Deposit Operations as requested
Benefits
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual or family plan.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
401K matching program.
Paid sick and vacation time.
Company
1st Security Bank of Washington
Headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, 1st Security Bank has been serving customers in King, Kitsap, Pierce, Lewis, Thurston, Grays Harbor, Snohomish, Clallam and Jefferson counties since 1936.
Founded in 1936
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2012-07-10IPO
Leadership Team
Drew Ness
COO
May Sowell
SVP Compliance Officer
Recent News
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