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Research Specialist I, II, III, Senior

Global Credit Union
Anchorage, AK Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2027

Overview

Reports to: Any Research Officer

 

Functions Supervised: None

 

Primary Functions: Research inquiries and resolve account problems.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Process account verifications while ensuring proper member authorization.
  • Process research requests and retrieve credit union records in support of credit union operations or in compliance with authorized requests.
  • Provide account status letters and documents as required.
  • Provide Quickshot reports to lending departments upon request.
  • Provide support and technical assistance to branches and other departments.
  • Perform progressively responsible duties to include, Research specific transactions on accounts using resources available from all credit union departments to resolve problems and communicate results to the member or other department personnel. Research accounts with incorrect addresses and accounts classified as abandoned. Contact members to obtain the correct address or communicate special instructions regarding the account in question. Be familiar with credit union policies and operational procedures of other credit union departments as they apply to the situation under review. Perform transaction adjustments and complete file maintenance as appropriate to each situation.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

    Education: High School graduate or equivalent.

     

    Creditable Experience in Lieu of Education: Not Applicable

     

    Experience/Skills: Must have the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with members and employees on complex account issues. The position requires an aptitude for math and general accounting. The ability to work with limited supervision, solve problems, display good judgment, and pay attention to detail is also required. Must be well organized and able to adapt to new policies and procedures. One of year experience with this credit union preferred.

     

    Tenure: Research Specialist II (Category 15) requires nine months tenure in the Research Specialist I (Category 16) position with performance that meets or exceeds expectations. Research Specialist III (Category 14) requires 12 months tenure in the Research Specialist II (Category 15) position with performance that meets or exceeds expectations. Senior Research Specialist (Category 13) requires 12 months tenure in the Research Specialist III (Category 14) position with performance that meets or exceeds expectations. Directly related work experience and/or accelerated training completion may be substituted for tenure.

    Compensation

    Salary Pay Range:

    • Research Specialist I (Category 16): $40,241 - $57,142 annually
    • Research Specialist II (Category 15): $42,254 - $60,844 annually
    • Research Specialist III (Category 14): $45,633 - $66,624 annually
    • Senior Research Specialist (Category 13): $49,284 - $73,391 annually

    Starting base salary will be determined based on candidate experience, qualifications, education, and local or state wage requirements, if applicable and will fall within the range provided above.

     

    In accordance with our Salary Administration policy, new hire base salaries generally fall within the minimum to midpoint of the listed range.

    Benefits

    • Short-term and long-term incentives
    • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plan that has HSA and FSA options
    • 401(k) plan with a 5% match
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Life and disability coverage
    • Voluntary cash benefits for accident, hospitalization and critical illness
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Generous leave programs to include Paid Time Off accrual, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
    • Click here to view Global’s comprehensive Benefits Programs

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Salary : $40,241 - $73,391

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