Central Bank & Trust Co. · 4 hours ago
Card Specialist (full-time), Card Services
Lexington, KY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20.17/hr - $25.21/hr
1+ years expCentral Bank & Trust Co. is an equal opportunity employer seeking a Card Specialist to support credit card products for consumers and corporate cardholders. The role involves maintaining existing accounts, verifying new accounts, and providing product and processing support to cardholders and staff.
BankingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Verifies new consumer credit cards, corporate credit cards, and HELOC accounts, checking for discrepancies in credit limit, address, rate, names, spelling, maturity date, and other related data points in a timely manner
Understands the process of uploading new credit card accounts (HELOC, Corporate and Consumer) into the system. Maintains knowledge of how all documents are to be completed appropriately to limit potential credit loss to the bank. Assures all accounts are processed properly within designated timeframes, recognizing what the new account packet for the customer needs to include along with generation of the appropriate letter and rate tables based on product and credit rating
Responsible for sending paperwork to Image Processing then later verifying images in Nautilus have correct account information and are accurate and legible
Provides second line product and card processing support to cardholders and front-line staff to resolve cardholder and system problems, working with other departments, vendors and management as necessary. This includes but is not limited to problem solving transactions (declines, holds, etc.) usage, card loss, ATM outages, web and VRU problems, discrepancies in balances/fees, etc
Inputs maintenance to card accounts including refunding fees, autopay setup, address changes, deceased cardholders, add travel notes, processing balance transfer requests etc
Serves as liaison for Corporate Services, corporate cardholders and vendors in establishing and servicing business accounts, hierarchies, etc. Assists with ongoing customer service and problem solving, coordinates customer/bank enhancement needs and requests with the vendor to ensure the product meets the need of the Bank and the users
Maintains an excellent working knowledge of various credit card secondary products including CardHub, SpendTrack, VISA Payables and Visa Spend Clarity. Works with corporate customers, other bank employees and vendors to ensure systems are working as designed, assisting customer in developing it to meet their needs and works with vendors to implement enhancements and resolve issues
Assists with the Quarterly Spend Report for corporate cards that have opted in for rebates. Prepares and mails checks to corporate customer quarterly or annually based on agreement with cardholder. Works with Corporate Services in setting up new tiers within the program
Processes and approves checks written on the Platinum Equity Lines. a. Verifies funds are available and that account is in good standing with no stop payments. b. Verifies signature for checks over $2,500. If check is presented via ACH and is over $2,500, contacts cardholder to confirm it is a valid transaction
Assists with maintaining maturing PEL accounts. Keeps each month’s accounts on file, and closes accounts that aren’t renewed. Releases the lien on accounts that are matured and closed
Processes and clears cash items on card transactions
Performs regular audits of the retained and returned in the mail card log to verify accuracy and upkeep
Clears overdrafts on accounts linked to credit card guarantee checking. Maintains credit card guaranteed checking log for accuracy and adds/removes accounts when necessary
Reviews and researches credit card statements returned in the mail. Looks for new addresses and reviews to see if recent address changes were made that were missed in the credit card system. Statuses accounts that have repeated returned mail, and keeps an accurate log of statements returned and changes made
Prepares lien releases for paid off Equity Lines or modified Equity Lines. Works with county clerk offices and law firms when issues come up with unreleased liens
Answers incoming internal and external calls regarding both debit and credit cards involving all aspects of transactions, denials, questions involving the online services provided (Card Manager/Digital Engagement for credit cards and Card Hub for debit), rewards, ApplePay and the other Pays, Digital Issuance, etc
Assists with various daily tasks including posting backdated payments, prepare payoffs and replying to cardholder requests
Maintains security at all times. Maintains dual control for all access to the ATMs, when collecting mail from the Post Office and dropping cash at night drops
Cross trains on other department responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED
One+ years' banking experience
Proficient in Excel and Word, experience with Access a plus
Good typing and 10 key number pad/calculator skills
Excellent computer and paper file management and organization
Excellent attention to detail, negotiation skills, problem solving, and analysis
Maintain a valid Kentucky driver's license
Ability to multi task while working under multiple daily timelines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of debit card, credit card systems and related inquiries
Self-Starter and ability to work with minimal supervision
Good customer service and issue resolution skills
Ability to complete detailed work quickly and accurately
Promptness, initiative, and dependability
Preferred
Some post-secondary education preferred
Knowledge of various card products preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401k Plan
Flexible Benefit Plan
Voluntary Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Discounted Banking Services
EAP (Free counseling sessions)
Discounted AAA Membership
Fitness Discounts
Vacation Purchase Plan
Interest-Free Computer Loan
Interest-Free Fitness Equipment Loan
Service Awards
Attendance Awards
Funeral Leave
Subsidized Parking (Downtown)
Sick Leave
Company
Central Bank & Trust Co.
Central Bank is a large community bank serving consumers and businesses in Kentucky and surrounding states.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-10-21
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