Wire Specialist

Post Date

Jul 27, 2026

Location

Chicago,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60602
US
Oct 08, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Business Analysis

Req #

CHI-7ced471d-f253-48a3-a471-e6d161fcb8a5

Pay Rate

$24 - $30 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Wire Processing and Verification
• Process domestic and international wire transfers through SWIFT, Fedwire, and internal payment systems.
• Verify transaction details, including beneficiary information, amounts, and currency conversions.
• Monitor wire queues and resolve exceptions to ensure timely processing.
• Escalate discrepancies and potentially fraudulent transactions to the appropriate teams.

Compliance and Risk Management
• Ensure wire transfers comply with AML, BSA, and OFAC regulations.
• Perform due diligence on wire instructions to identify potential fraud or suspicious activity.
• Partner with compliance teams to resolve flagged transactions and obtain required documentation.

Operational Efficiency and Process Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve wire processing efficiency and automation.
• Support system upgrades, testing, and enhancement implementations.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and wire transfer best practices.

Qualifications and Skills
• Education: High school diploma
• Experience: At least 1 year of wire operations experience in a private bank or financial institution preferred

Skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions, explain procedures, and communicate clearly with clients and colleagues
• Strong punctuality, time management, and sense of accountability
• Self-motivation
• Professional judgment and appropriate conduct in all workplace interactions

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Key Responsibilities

Wire Processing and Verification
• Process domestic and international wire transfers through SWIFT, Fedwire, and internal payment systems.
• Verify transaction details, including beneficiary information, amounts, and currency conversions.
• Monitor wire queues and resolve exceptions to ensure timely processing.
• Escalate discrepancies and potentially fraudulent transactions to the appropriate teams.

Compliance and Risk Management
• Ensure wire transfers comply with AML, BSA, and OFAC regulations.
• Perform due diligence on wire instructions to identify potential fraud or suspicious activity.
• Partner with compliance teams to resolve flagged transactions and obtain required documentation.

Operational Efficiency and Process Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve wire processing efficiency and automation.
• Support system upgrades, testing, and enhancement implementations.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and wire transfer best practices.

Qualifications and Skills
• Education: High school diploma
• Experience: At least 1 year of wire operations experience in a private bank or financial institution preferred

Skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions, explain procedures, and communicate clearly with clients and colleagues
• Strong punctuality, time management, and sense of accountability
• Self-motivation
• Professional judgment and appropriate conduct in all workplace interactions

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.