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Senior Staff Accountant

Middletown, CT · On-site

$70K - $86K/yr

This role also performs daily reconciliations of correspondent banking accounts, completes monthly account reconciliations, and prepares general ledger journal entries. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Prepare ...

In addition to specializing in providing correspondent banking products and services to community banks we also provide bank holding company loans, commercial loans, leasing, secondary mortgage ...

Staff Accountant

Lincoln, NE · Hybrid

$52K - $68K/yr

The Controllers Staff Accountant supports daily and monthly accounting operations by monitoring correspondent bank activity, preparing recurring wire requests, processing employee expense ...

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How much do correspondent banking jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for correspondent banking in the United States is $98,397.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is correspondent banking?

A Correspondent Banking job involves managing relationships between financial institutions to facilitate international transactions, trade finance, and payment processing. Professionals in this role ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, monitor transaction risks, and provide support for cross-border banking services. They work closely with correspondent banks to maintain smooth financial operations and mitigate risks like money laundering and fraud. Strong analytical skills, regulatory knowledge, and relationship management are key aspects of this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in correspondent banking?

To excel in Correspondent Banking, you need a robust understanding of international banking, cross-border payment systems, and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, often backed by a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Familiarity with SWIFT systems, compliance monitoring tools, and certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) are frequently required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set top performers apart in this field. These abilities are vital for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining secure financial transactions, and fostering successful relationships with global banking partners.

What are the main challenges faced in correspondent banking?

Professionals in Correspondent Banking often face the challenge of navigating complex international regulations and ensuring full compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) standards. They must also manage time-sensitive transactions across different time zones and mitigate risks related to cross-border payments, which can require swift problem-solving and decision-making. Building and maintaining strong relationships with partner banks is essential, as is staying updated on global financial trends. While these aspects can be demanding, they offer an engaging work environment and valuable opportunities to develop specialized expertise in international finance.

Which banks are correspondent banks?

Correspondent banks are financial institutions that provide banking services on behalf of other banks, often in different countries, to facilitate international transactions, wire transfers, and trade finance. They maintain accounts with each other to enable smooth cross-border payments and often require knowledge of international banking regulations and compliance standards.
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Infographic showing various Correspondent Banking job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,397 per year, or $47.3 per hour.

International Banking Specialist

INTRUST Bank

Wichita, KS

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


INTRUST Bank rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

113th of 174 rated banks


Job description

At INTRUST Bank, People Come First. Guided by strong character qualities—such as respect, compassion, humility, positivity, and initiative—we work to support one another, serve our customers, and strengthen our communities. Here, your career matters. You’ll find an environment where you’re encouraged to grow, empowered to lead at any level, and supported as you build a meaningful career with a trusted organization.

Job Summary: Responsible for monitoring foreign currency due from accounts, and maintaining optimal balances based on customer activity and currency fluctuations. Ensures sufficient funding in nostro accounts for international payments in both foreign currencies and USD. Regularly updates foreign exchange rates used in transaction processing to mitigate currency exposure. Analyzes customer activity to maintain proper account balances and avoid overdrafts or excess idle funds. Ensures quoted rates are competitive and profitable. Provides technical support for the issuance and maintenance of standby and commercial letters of credit and documentary collections, including negotiations and payments. Handles issues independently and makes informed decisions. Adheres to department and bank policies and procedures while keeping current with applicable external guidelines and regulations. Promotes an environment of teamwork within the department and across the bank. Represents INTRUST Bank in all they do in the community and is focused on the development of new business relationships. Must maintain strict standards of confidentiality and perform duties in a manner supporting INTRUST’s Character Qualities.

Essential Functions: All expectations described in the job description’s essential functions are necessary to be successful in this role, performed with or without a reasonable accommodation. 

• Monitors foreign currency due from accounts and maintains appropriate balances based on customer transactions and market fluctuations.

• Provide monthly profit/loss evaluations for foreign exchange accounts.

• Support issuance, maintenance, and negotiation of letters of credit and documentary collections. 

• Process participation transactions from agent banks to reflect accurate global liabilities.

• Review and organize letter of credit documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to imaging. 

• Handle customer transactions and correspondence efficiently and accurately. 

• Conduct new business development and retention calls, including joint calls with commercial relationship managers.

• Serve as a resource for lending officers, correspondent banks, and internal departments regarding foreign exchange rates and trade finance instruments.

• Support foreign banknote sales operations.

• Maintain foreign correspondent bank relationships, including AML/KYC reviews.

• Pursue professional development and networking opportunities to enhance industry knowledge.

• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree preferred. Requires 3-5 years of related experience or 2-3 years of previous banking experience. Background in international payments and/or commercial loan operations is preferred.

Required Skills and Knowledge: Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and attention to detail. Some basic accounting knowledge. Good oral and written communication skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, currency exchange platforms, and banking software systems. 

Required Licenses and/or Certifications: None.

Physical Demands: Extended period(s) of time may be spent viewing a personal computer, sitting, standing, and walking. Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. The physical demands necessary for this role should be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions: Normal office conditions.

This job description summary is not intended to be an employment contract, nor is it intended to state or imply these are the only activities to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other duties as assigned or requested by their supervisor.

INTRUST Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries, including INTRUST Bank, are Equal Opportunity Employers whose policy is not to discriminate unlawfully against any qualified employee or applicant for employment on the basis of protected military or veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law; except where an individual’s protected category constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification.


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