Operations Specialist I - Branch Support

We are looking for candidates who live within a commutable drivable distance to our Menlo Park, CA office.

The schedule for this role is typically an eight-hour shift Monday-Friday anywhere from 7:45am-5:00pm PST.

This position provides client support to inquiries that include but not limited to general bank transactions; operational issues, and/or bank office support. Requests are received from various channels, including face-to-face, email, phone, or from internal business partners. Ideal candidate should be able to work under moderate supervision and has a general skill set that is applied to the essential functions. Utilizes knowledge or resources to resolve moderately complex issues, escalates complex non-routine problems. Accountable for performing assigned functions efficiently while ensuring all regulations, procedures, and policies are adhered to.

• In-Branch Client Support may include, but not limited to the following:
• Greeting all branch customers with exceptional customer service and handling reception duties for customers meeting with other internal partners.
• Processing of deposits/cashing checks
• Placing holds
• Completing Currency Transaction Reports (CTR's)
• Processing payments
• Fulfilling cashier check requests
• Other common Bank Teller duties
• Processing courier bags with client cash deposits
• Back Office Client Support may include, but not limited to the following:
• Reviewing inquiry and formulating response or implementing action to resolve which may result in inquiry being resolved during initial contact or may perform additional research, problem solving, or escalation to other internal partners.
• Processing mail, payments, check orders
• Fraud monitoring and escalation
• Scanning transactions at the end of the day
• Relationship Advisor requests may include, but are not limited to:
• Requests for Cashier's Check
• Arranging appointments
• Account Research

High School Diploma or GED and 1 years of experience in Clerical or administrative

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in banking operations and have a customer-focused approach to service.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are important.
• Able to multi-task is essential in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Must be able to work independently on assigned duties while successfully collaborating in a team friendly environment.

For CA the base pay for this position is relative to your experience but the range is generally $42,150.00 - $56,200.00 per year.

Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.