Wire Services Specialist I

The Wire Services Specialist plays a critical role in safeguarding and facilitating the daily flow of funds for FHLBank. This position is responsible for processing electronic funds transfers and making sound judgments in risk assessment and exception handling; performing daily activities for the Wire Services department, as well as the Capital Markets and Collateral and Security Operations departments, all while providing a high level of professional, knowledgeable and friendly customer service to our members; and performing a variety of processes in a fast-paced environment, including member account maintenance, administration and generation of PIN credential program, monitoring, calculating and advising of intraday cash positions, approving high-risk member security transactions and tracking member paydowns and maturities for fee assessment decisions. The selected individual must be able to update and adhere to department procedures, decipher various forms and agreements to take appropriate action and apply technical knowledge to solve support problems related to the Bank's systems and transactions, as well as generate monthly reports and data analysis for senior leadership.

• One to three years of similar or related experience.

• Equivalent to a high school education.

• Six hours of college accounting or finance preferred.

• Knowledge and proficient use of MS Office products including Word, Access and Excel.

• Banking, securities and customer relations background helpful.

• Knowledge of the Federal Reserve Fedwire and ACH system preferred.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to listen to information over the phone and key data accurately and efficiently.

• Must be capable of operating all types of general office equipment including computer, copy machine, and telephone.

• Ability to work overtime as needed.

FHLBank Topeka strives to be an employer of choice by offering industry leading benefits such as generous vacation and volunteer hours. Below are a few more of our benefits.

• Bankwide incentive compensation program

• 401K retirement plan with competitive company match

• Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Voluntary life insurance

• Incentive-based wellness program

• Paid maternity and parent bonding leave

• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance

• Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes

• Summer hours

• Onsite cafe

At FHLBank Topeka, employees are business partners. We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger.

• Flexible Remote Workday | Business partners may work remote one day per week.

• Access to Leadership | The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say "Hi." Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective.

• Peer-to-Peer Recognition | Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.

• ProfessionalWins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.

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FHLBank Topeka is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, parental status, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military status, gender identity and expression or marital status.

Should you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiter@fhlbtopeka.com.