# Banking Operations Associate

**Company:** [LeafLink](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/leaflink)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $55k – $95k/yr
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** Fedwire, Swift, Ach, Nacha, Bsa/Aml, Ofac, Regulation E, Excel, Fiserv, Jack Henry, Fis, General Ledger, Transaction Reconciliation, Wire Transfers, Payment Processing
**Posted:** 2026-08-13

> Supports high-volume banking operations for cannabis industry clients by processing and reconciling wire, ACH, deposit, loan, and general ledger transactions. The role requires at least two years of transaction-processing experience, familiarity with payment regulations, and strong accuracy in a regulated environment.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Process, verify, and settle daily transactions across deposit, loan, and general ledger systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness before end-of-day cutoffs.
- Originate, review, and release domestic and international wire transfers in accordance with Fedwire and SWIFT procedures, dual-control requirements, and OFAC/sanctions screening.
- Process incoming and outgoing ACH transactions, including NACHA file validation, returns, reversals, and Notification of Change (NOC) handling.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve transaction exceptions, including holds, suspense items, out-of-balance conditions, duplicate entries, and rejected entries.
- Serve as the primary escalation and inquiry point for the Customer Service team regarding transaction status, holds, wire and ACH tracing, and exception resolution.
- Research and respond to wire recalls, ACH disputes, and unauthorized transaction claims; coordinate with correspondent banks and the ACH network as needed.
- Reconcile general ledger and suspense accounts related to wire and ACH activity; prepare adjusting entries as required.
- Maintain compliance with BSA/AML, OFAC, Regulation E, NACHA operating rules, and internal policies and procedures.
- Document processing exceptions and root causes; recommend process improvements to reduce recurring errors and manual touchpoints.
- Support internal and external audits and examinations by providing transaction records, exception logs, and procedural documentation.
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processing and reporting as needed.

## Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in bank operations, back-office processing, or a similar transaction-processing role.
- Hands-on experience with wire transfer processing, including Fedwire and SWIFT.
- Experience with ACH processing, including NACHA file formats, returns, and NOCs.
- Working knowledge of BSA/AML, OFAC, and Regulation E requirements as they relate to payment processing.
- Experience with core banking platforms and payment or wire systems, such as Fiserv, Jack Henry, or FIS.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy under time-sensitive processing deadlines.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills for researching and resolving exceptions and discrepancies.
- Clear written and verbal communication for partnering with Customer Service and other internal teams.
- Ability to prioritize and manage a high volume of transactions and inquiries simultaneously.
- Discretion in handling confidential customer and financial information.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based operations environment.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary range: **$55,000–$95,000 USD**.
- Flexible paid time off.
- Stock option plan.
- Five days of volunteer time off.
- Competitive compensation and 401(k).
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Commuter benefits through a flexible spending account.

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