Funds Transfer Analyst

Description and Requirements
The Opportunity
The Funds Transfer Analyst is an entry level position in Treasury Operations that supports the oversight and management of payment transactions executed in Kyriba. The successful candidate will have a knowledge of structured payment formats including NACHA, SWIFT, XML, and experience with banking platforms. The Funds Transfer Analyst is expected to collaborate closely with business partners across all functions at MetLife and with external business partners to resolve payment issues and ensure compliance with the MetLife EFT Policy and any additional regulatory compliance standards.
How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

• Perform timely and accurate processing of electronic funds transfers in Kyriba and various banking applications
• Maintain proficient knowledge of the MetLife Treasury Management System, Swift, Swift Service Bureau and imported batch feeds to analyze and lead in the resolution of problems
• Understand and instruct line of business users on global payment requirements of foreign currency spot trades
• Serve as a conduit for the resolution of EFT payments which are unable to be processed or settled successfully
• Analyze various Funds Transfer Unit control reports and reconciliations, communicate and document results for Corporate Treasury management
• Communicate effectively with LOB and financial institution contacts at all levels
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and prepare testing result documentation of scheduled Corporate Treasury system upgrades and enhancements
• Complete Funds Transfer Unit due diligence exercises as required, including but not limited to updating policies, procedures and operating manuals for the Unit
• Understand the business continuity plan to ensure plan expectations are achieved

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

• Possess leadership skills to earn the confidence, trust & respect of team members
• Assertive self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks under strict time constraints; flexible in adjusting to changing demands
• Highly proficient in use of computerized financial systems and ability to understand the business implications in the planning and implementation of process modifications.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor and guide others productively through challenges
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Maintain a high degree of interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals at all levels
• Excellent organization skills with high attention to detail
• Requires a high degree of professionalism, sound judgment and discretion in contact with banking partners

What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)

• Bachelors Degree
• Knowledge of Kyriba, SWIFT, Peoplesoft and other finance systems is a plus
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel
• Experience with Azure Data Studio

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $53,000 - $70,700. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$53,000 - $70,700
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