Deposit Operations Manager
Westfield Bank
- Westfield, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversees the productivity and daily operations of the Deposit Operations staff to ensure compliance with Bank policies and regulatory requirements.
- Responsible for staying abreast of industry changes relating to Deposit Operations.
- Subject matter expert for ACH, which includes maintaining ACH Accredited Professional (AAP) certification and compliance with NACHA rule, updates, attending training seminars and webinars.
- Subject matter expert for Instant Payments, which includes RTP and FedNow compliance, updates and attending training seminars and webinars.
- Manages staff coverage and work to create efficiencies and enhance procedures.
- Maintains sufficient knowledge to provide support, assistance and backup to all of the operations team’s activities as needed.
- Manages the handling of subpoenas, garnishments, levies and summons to ensure statutory requirements and deadlines are met.
- Supports Operations staff with legal and regulatory issues for complex situations that include account titling and set-up.
- Responsible for establishing goals. Coaches and motivates staff.
- Accountable for cross training and developing the team’s skill set.
- Conducts team meetings, educating and coaching staff regarding processes.
- Leads the development and training of the Deposit Operations team.
- Administers performance appraisals and makes recommendations regarding staffing, promotions, salary, transfers and terminations.
- Acts as the Administrator for the DNA Core System and multiple other bank systems; performs critical system changes, grants and removes user access as required.
- Responsible for the review of DNA system release information, testing, participation on upgrade calls including core upgrade weekends, and collection of testing documentation.
- Manages the setup and maintenance of deposit products in the core system.
- Maintains a high level of knowledge of the bank’s systems used to deliver deposit products to customers.
- Manages the rate change process in the systems on all deposit accounts and updates bank personnel of any changes.
- Oversees the building and modifications for all Relational Pricing Packages on deposit accounts.
- Takes ownership of projects relating to the Operations Department including research, testing and execution.
- Responsible for the testing and implementation of all bank forms in DNA and WB Connections.
- Responsible for disclosure updates in DNA and WB Connections.
- Works closely with third party vendors in escalating and resolving outstanding issues.
- Performs interest adjustments for deposit accounts.
- Responsible for approving requests for refunding of service charges and the increase of customer transaction limits in accordance with Bank policy.
- Provides support to bank employees on deposit products and processing.
- Successfully interviews for open positions and retains quality individuals.
- Management of the annual Abandoned Property Process for MA, CT and other states as needed.
- Responsible for researching and completing all Abandoned Property claims.
- Responsible for researching, completing, and certifying ChexSystems disputes.
- Serves as primary contact for audits and exams related to Deposit Operations; gathers requested information and meets with auditors when necessary.
- Provides oversight of daily work for document destruction to ensure compliance with record retention policy.
- Must complete BSA, AML, and other Regulatory and Continuing Education as assigned.
- Must adhere to all bank and regulatory policies and procedures specific to position.
- Assumes additional responsibilities as requested.
- Competencies
- Decision-Making/Judgment
- Job Knowledge
- Management Effectiveness
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Quality
- Associate degree or work experience that is equivalent to that level of education and training.
- At least five years of banking experience and one year of supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of Bank systems and frequent computer use.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) certification within two years of hire.
- Superior customer service, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
- Must be detail orientated.