Hire a Banking Specialist in Utah

Banking Specialists handle the customer-facing and operational banking functions that keep accounts accurate and customers served. In Salt Lake City's active banking and credit union sector, finding reliable Banking Specialists who understand both compliance and customer service is a consistent need. Recruiting Connection places banking professionals across Utah's financial institutions and credit unions.

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Banking Specialist Job Description

A Banking Specialist in Utah handles banking operations: processing transactions, managing accounts, handling customer inquiries, and keeping the institution compliant with banking regulations. The role may be customer-facing, teller or relationship banking, or operational, back-office processing, wire transfers, or account maintenance. Utah's banking sector includes national banks, regional banks, and credit unions, each with slightly different operational focuses but the same compliance requirements.

  • Banking transaction processing: deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and wires
  • Customer account management: opening, maintenance, and closure
  • Customer inquiry handling and account discrepancy resolution
  • BSA and AML compliance in transaction processing
  • Loan disbursement and payment transaction processing
  • Transaction record and audit documentation maintenance

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What to Look For in a Utah Banking Specialist

  • Banking or financial institution experience required: 1 to 4 years
  • BSA and AML awareness and compliance knowledge
  • Core banking system proficiency: Jack Henry, Fiserv, or similar
  • Customer service skills for customer-facing roles
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in transaction processing
  • Utah base comp typically $40K to $58K. BSA and AML experience command a premium.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A Bank Teller handles front-line customer transaction processing. A Banking Specialist typically has broader responsibilities: account management, back-office processing, compliance functions, or specialized banking services beyond basic teller work.

BSA and AML awareness is essential for any banking role. OFAC screening awareness, CTR filing knowledge, and SAR awareness are important for transaction processing roles. The level of depth required scales with the complexity of the role.

Jack Henry and its subsidiaries, Symitar for credit unions and Silverlake for banks, are the most common in Utah's community banks and credit unions. Fiserv is common in larger institutions. Candidates with experience in any major core banking platform can typically transition to others with training.

With Recruiting Connection, expect a shortlist in 2 weeks. Our financial services network reaches candidates across Utah's banking and credit union sector, from Salt Lake City to Provo.

Accounting & Finance Positions We Place in Utah

● Salary Range
$40K – $58K
Utah market rate. BSA and AML experience and core banking system proficiency command a premium. Client validation recommended.
Location
Utah
Level
Mid-Level
Type
Full-Time
Practice
Operations
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