Operations Manager

Company: Mechanics Bank
Location: Irvine
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

WHAT YOU'LL DO: May write policies, procedures, and bulletins regarding bank deposit operations, incorporating changes in government regulations, and improvements in internal processes and procedures. Identifies areas of risk and makes recommendations for changes to meet compliance requirements. Makes recommendations concerning operating methods and procedures for improved efficiency and risk reduction to meet the objectives of the Bank. Provides guidance, advice, and assistance on a wide variety of bank deposit operations issues to Retail Banking, Corporate Banking Operations, Trust, and Wealth Management managers and employees. Works with management and staff affected by compliance issues to ensure proper training, understanding and implementation of all new policies and procedures Manage staff who visit offices and review internal controls, design forms, attend meetings as Subject-Matter Expert and facilitate the rollout of new systems and services, providing guidance issues and legal documentation. Provides direction, guidance, and coaching to subordinate staff, including issues involving sensitivity and risk. Counsels employees on performance and behavior issues, and takes corrective action. Evaluates the effectiveness of operational processes through analysis of activity, statistics and related reports. Develops implements, evaluates and monitors processes to control operating losses, improve productivity and customer service while mitigating risk to the Bank. Formulates tests and recommends new operational procedures for areas as needs are identified. Works with a team to develop appropriate agreements, forms, and disclosures for operations products. Interfaces with internal and external auditors, examiners and legal counsel to provide information and answer questions. Oversees corrective action. Evaluates for adequacy, related to risk and operational efficiency, impact on related operations and cost effectiveness Participates on various Bank-wide committees including BSA, OFAC, ID Theft Red Flags, Deposit Ops, Fraud and Operational Risk Management Committee. WHO YOU ARE: Thorough knowledge of laws and regulations affecting transactions and deposit accounts. Thorough knowledge of banking industry norms in deposit operations. Expert knowledge of banking systems and navigation techniques in support of retail operations. Full range of knowledge of the Bank's deposit products and services. General knowledge of the Bank's full range of products and services. Analytical ability to apply logic to data from a variety of sources to determine patterns and trends and find creative solutions to problems. Skill in attention to detail. Excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing to all levels of the Bank and regulatory organizations. Minimum 5-7 years Banking experience preferred, with 3-5 years experience managing centralized functions. Mechanics Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. To learn more about Mechanics Bank's California privacy and security policies, including your right to a Notice At Collection as a California Resident, please visit https://www.mechanicsbank.com/California-Consumer-Residents

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