Payments Team Lead at Western Alliance Bank overseeing payment reconciliation and operations. Provides support and guidance to a team ensuring compliance and timely processing of payments.
Responsibilities
Support the Payment Operations Manager with the day-to-day oversight of payment reconciliation, exception handling, and investigation activities within Payment Operations
Provide direction to a team of Payments Specialists by coordinating and assigning work to ensure established deadlines and SLAs are met
Guide team members in resolving issues, assist with escalated client concerns, and support Payments Specialist duties and daily payments processing when needed
Lead or assist with procedure and reporting development, and escalate personnel issues to the Payment Operations Manager
Coordinate and monitor the daily workflow of the Payments team to ensure compliance with policies, controls, and service standards
Ensure security protocols are followed, payment investigations are completed and properly documented, and training is provided as needed
Identify and escalate potential losses, risk exposures, or fraudulent activity, and partner with teams across the bank to resolve complex payment issues
Serve as an escalation point for complex or high-risk payment issues, ensuring appropriate analysis, documentation, and resolution within established service-level agreements
Monitor daily workflow, queue volumes, and aging to ensure timely completion of payment-related work and adherence to performance metrics
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, network rules, and internal policies governing payment processing and investigations
Partner closely with Payment Operations, Risk, Fraud, Compliance, and Customer Support teams to resolve issues and drive consistent outcomes
Review and approve payment decisions, adjustments, and customer communications as required, exercising sound judgment and risk awareness
Identify trends, recurring issues, and root causes related to payment errors or failures; recommend process improvements to reduce exceptions and operational risk
Assist with procedure development, updates, and training materials to ensure team readiness and control adherence
Participate in audits, exams, and internal reviews related to payment operations, providing documentation and subject-matter support
Support cross-training and provide coverage or expertise for different payment functions as needed
Requirements
6+ years of related experience
High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices
Intermediate to advanced knowledge and experience with domestic payment processing, including ACH and wire transfers, payment routing protocols (e.g., Federal Reserve and network requirements), OFAC screening, fraud indicators and risks, and regulations impacting payment processing (e.g., Dodd-Frank)
Advanced verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex payment issues to internal partners and customers
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