About the Role
As a Wire Transfer Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the credit union's wire transfer operations. You'll process domestic and international wire transfers, provide expert guidance on wire-related matters, support branches and departments, and help ensure transactions are completed accurately, securely, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. This role combines operational excellence, risk awareness, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to support an exceptional member experience.
Responsibilities
- Process incoming and outgoing, domestic and international wire transfers accurately and efficiently while meeting established service level expectations.
- Monitor wire activity for exceptions, trends, operational concerns, and potential fraud risks, escalating issues as needed.
- Serve as a resource for branches and internal departments by answering wire-related questions and providing operational guidance.
- Partner with People & Culture and business partners to support training efforts and improve organizational knowledge of wire transfer operations.
- Support internal and external audits and collaborate with Fraud and other departments to investigate suspicious wire activity.
- Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements, industry changes, and emerging payment and fraud trends.
- Participate in payment-related projects, process improvements, system enhancements, and strategic initiatives.
- Provide backup operational coverage and support changing business needs, priorities, and departmental responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma with 1–3 years of related experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe products, and standard office technology.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
- Commitment to supporting a welcoming, inclusive environment and modeling Visions' mission and values.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Experience in financial services, electronic payments, wire transfer operations, or back-office processing.
- Experience supporting operational controls, audits, or compliance-related activities.
- Knowledge of wire transfer regulations, payment systems, fraud prevention practices, or banking operations.
- Visions Federal Credit Union will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position.
Skills
- Wire transfer operations
- Risk management
- Problem-solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Microsoft Office applications
- Adobe products
- Standard office technology
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Organizational skills
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality
- Judgment
- Financial services
- Electronic payments
- Back-office processing
- Operational controls
- Audits
- Compliance
- Wire transfer regulations
- Payment systems
- Fraud prevention practices
- Banking operations
Location
- On-site, hybrid, or remotely ONLY for residents in NY, NJ, or PA
Work Type
- Full-Time
- On-site
- Hybrid
- Remote
Experience Level
- 1-3 years of related experience
Education Level
- High school diploma
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00/hr. - $22.50/hr.
Benefits
- Retirement benefits – pension plan, 401(k) with employer match
- Excellent health benefits – medical, dental, vision, and supplemental coverage
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and Wellness Time Off (WTO)
- 10+ paid holidays per year
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) stipend for wellness, caregiving, or personal expenses such as student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement
- Employee recognition program
About the Company
- We're in the business of people helping people, and you can help us make an impact on our members’ lives and in your community.
- Work with us – and be part of something bigger than banking.
- At Visions, we do, and will continue to, treat all of our employees fairly and with complete respect, and we strive to celebrate the diversity of our employees.
- Our mission is to MAKE VISIONS MATTER.
- To our members, we will provide value and relevance.
- To our employees, we will be a premier organization and provide opportunities for career advancement.
- To our community, we will be a leader and provide a positive impact.
- At Visions, we’re an organization with Integrity that builds Community, provides exceptional Service to all, and continually strives to earn your Trust.
- We make Visions matter. You can, too. #ClaimYourSeat
Equal Opportunity
- At Visions, we do, and will continue to, treat all of our employees fairly and with complete respect, and we strive to celebrate the diversity of our employees.
