BankFund Credit Union · 10 hours ago
Communications Center Associate
Washington, DC
Contract
Hybrid
Entry Level
$49K/yr - $61K/yr
1+ years expBankFund Credit Union is a full-service financial cooperative that provides services to its members. The Communications Center Associate will serve as a primary contact for members, assisting with account transactions and inquiries while maintaining a high level of customer service and confidentiality.
BankingFinancial ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Serves as a primary member contact for issues concerning Credit Union products and services, transactions, maintains a working understanding of Credit Union products, services, policies and procedures in order to effectively assist members by phone and replies to member inquiries in a skilled manner using mail, e-mail, fax, or other web-based communications to facilitate members’ banking needs
Opens accounts and offers new products and services to both new and existing members to meet members’ financial needs
Acts as liaison between members and the Foreign Exchange Office and EFT wire transfer department. Coordinates members’ foreign exchange transaction requests with EFT and the Foreign Exchange office to facilitate timely execution of such requests
Identifies and represents accordingly, our member’s present and future requirements for financial services and related products
Performs proper member authentication and completes processing for all transactions, such as deposits, withdrawals, payments, transfers, wire transfer inquiries / follow ups / recalls / investigations, online emulation, stop payments and cashier’s checks. Balances daily financial transactions
Assists members with the use of the Audio Response and E-Services, such as but not limited to, Online Banking, Billpayer, E-Transfer, Popmoney, and E-Wire. Facilitates resolution of member reported issues associated with these and all ancillary systems
Maintains a thorough understanding of the ATM Network functionality, Shared Branch Network, and Card Services in order to assist members with related problems and to process reported lost/stolen ATM and Debit Cards; able to block the usage of such cards on the ancillary system(s)
Maintains a basic understanding of loan servicing functionality in order to assist members with related questions and current consumer loan and credit card payment processing
Able to instant issue new debit cards for members, following proper issuance and delivery procedures for both internal Credit Union policies and according to Visa regulated policies
Maintains a working knowledge of all ancillary systems required for job performance, including but not limited to the OSI DNA Core, DNA Contact, E-funds, Relationship Manager, Cash Edge and Partner Care systems
Performs account maintenance as required, including but not limited to: stop payment requests, check copy requests, account statement copy requests, and transaction history requests and appropriately charges the respective fees for these services
Maintains a working knowledge of IRA’s, DBA accounts and trust accounts
Maintains member contact files by updating all necessary documentation and systems on a timely basis
Assists Security with member-reported forgery, fraud and dispute cases. Provides proper member guidance and initiates system activities for case management, including proper forms and is aware of account security red flags
Successfully participate in annual Information Security refresher training. Comply with the Information Security Policy, including the immediate reporting of unusual or suspicious activity to management and the Information Security Officer. Follow all procedures to protect company computers from viruses, and to maintain the security and confidentiality of Credit Union data
Participate in annual Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) training and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the BSA and OFAC, including the immediate reporting of unusual or suspicious activity to the Risk Management Department. Undertake additional training specific to daily responsibilities and as required to ensure continued compliance with all applicable regulations
Ensure the Credit Union’s safe harbor protections as allowed by the BSA. Understand that if confronted with knowledge of existence of a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR), an obligation exists to preserve the confidentiality of that SAR, as well as any information that may reveal the existence of a SAR. Maintain awareness of, and immediately report to the Compliance Officer, any unauthorized disclosure of a SAR, or unauthorized disclosure of information related to a SAR. Understand that failure to do so is a violation of federal law and may lead to both civil and criminal penalties for SAR disclosure violations
Complies with the Bank Secrecy Act and participates in BFSFCU’s mandatory compliance training programs
Demonstrate commitment to the Credit Union’s Service PACT philosophy
Related duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Communications Center
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required
Must maintain total confidentiality in handling credit union interactions
Completes work with little or no supervision
Must be available to work, as needed, any shift (including non-standard business hours) required by the Communications Center Department
Ability to work overtime as needed or required
Preferred
Two to three years of banking experience a plus
One to two years of relevant customer service experience a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
Paid time off
Paid parental leave benefits
Annual incentive plan
Company
BankFund Credit Union
Founded in 1947 by World Bank and International Monetary Fund employees, the BankFund Credit Union is a full-service financial cooperative serving the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) community.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David D'Annunzio, CPA
Chief Financial and Strategic Officer
Mary T.
Chief Risk Officer
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