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TEAM LEAD, PAYMENTS SUPPORT (ACH/WIRES)

Company: NIH Federal Credit Union
Location: Rockville
Posted on: October 19, 2024

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You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
This position will have a flexible hybrid work schedule. In office presence at our HQ in Rockville, MD is required a few times a week.We are looking for more than just an employee; we are looking for a true team member dedicated to enhancing the member experience! Come join the credit union movement and Discover Banking With Heart at NIHFCU!At NIHFCU, one of our core values is investing in our employees, which is why we offer:

  • Benefit Package for all Full time employees includes health, dental, vision.
  • Life Insurance benefits
  • 401(K) and profit sharing
  • Career Advancement and development
  • Credit Union Membership with discounted services and productsLearn how our NIHFCU team thrives-not only in making a difference for the members they serve, but for themselves! Want to know more about NIHFCU's "Banking with Heart" career opportunities? #NIHFCUCareers #BestCreditUnions:The Payment Support Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the payment support team to meet the needs of our members, ensuring compliance with NIHFCU policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include supporting all payments tasks assigned to the team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments, resolving payment-related issues, and providing excellent customer and departmental support. This position requires knowledge and expertise in Automated Clearing House (ACH) rules and regulations, ACH processing, electronic funds transfer including Wires, Lockbox, Mobile Deposit, Remote Deposit Capture, and advanced Check Item Processing solutions.Assist the Manager, Payments Support with coordinating teamwork schedules to ensure proper coverage of department operations and providing individualized coaching and training to enhance team performance.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Support and coordinate the operations of the department under the guidance of the Manager, Payments Support ensuring prompt accurate service levels to include professionalism, product knowledge, and member satisfaction. Operations of the department include ACH, foreign and domestic wire transfer approval and processing, Shared Branch settlement, lockbox, mailed deposits and loan payment processing, remote deposit capture and mobile deposit approval, check item processing and member dispute resolution.
  • Research and provide innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, productivity, and improve member service and satisfaction while mitigating risk within payment operations. Handle escalated payment-related inquiries and issues from customers and team members.
  • Assist with internal accounting controls relating to reconciliations and settlements of various payment channels and for keeping the Manager, Payments Support appraised of any weakness relating to internal control or accounting processes.
  • Responsible for supervising, coaching, and providing regular feedback to team members including conducting mid-year and annual performance evaluations for reporting staff.
  • Support and facilitate cross-training and skill development of team in keeping with the needs of the department and other departments when required. Attend required training and take initiative to develop and maintain the necessary knowledge and skills required to maintain effective performance.
  • Monitor and manage payment workflows to optimize efficiency and accuracy. Ensure payments are processed accurately and within established timeframes.
  • Initiate and help implement in collaboration with IT any operational upgrading, product rollout, and testing required as a result of new regulations, or necessary enhancements.
  • Play an active role in project planning and implementation, and work with the senior management team to achieve credit union goals of wider product range and increased number of payment solutions.
  • Initiate and follow-up with supervisors or managers of other departments in the credit union to resolve issues regarding member satisfaction with deposit products, member service requests, and postings errors.
  • Serve as the subject-matter expert for the Payments Support team; work with staff within and outside of the department to resolve any reconciling issues or complex processing errors as directed by the Manager.
  • Maintain knowledge of the latest changes in the Payments Industry including Real-Time faster payments, mobile activities, as well as the evolving trends in the Federal Reserve System for ACH, Cash Services, Wires, and Check Services.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or acceptable related field. Three (3) to five (5) years minimum of progressive financial institution experience.
    • Must have at least 3-4 years of ACH, Wires and Check processing experience in a back office setting from a financial institution, bank or credit union.
    • One or more of the following accreditations is preferred: AAP, APRP, and NCP.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of automated back-office transaction processing, generally accepted accounting principles, financial accounting standards, and applicable federal, state regulations.
    • Must have knowledge and comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, UCC, FRB and NACHA Regulation, Reg-E, Reg-CC, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.REQUIRED COMPLIANCE COURSESEnsure that work results and processes comply with relevant laws and with established NIHFCU policies, procedures, and practices, including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). Attend all required training or complete and pass all online required training courses as applicable.NIHFCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, disability, age, or any other category protected by law.
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Keywords: NIH Federal Credit Union, Rockville , TEAM LEAD, PAYMENTS SUPPORT (ACH/WIRES), Other , Rockville, Maryland

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