Deposit Operations Specialist - To $80K - Des Plaines, IL - Job # 2885

Deposit Operations Specialist – To $80K – Des Plaines, IL – Job # 2885

Who We Are

The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Lincolnshire, IL & San Antonio, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around providing the very best available banking and accounting talent. In fact, most of our recruiters are former bankers or accountants themselves!

We know how to evaluate the very best banking and accounting talent available in the market. Whether you are a candidate seeking a new opportunity or a bank or company president trying to fill an essential position, The Symicor Group stands ready to deliver premium results for you.

The Position

Our community bank client is seeking to fill a Deposit Operations Specialist role in the Des Plaines, IL market. This position will be responsible for a variety of regular and recurring moderately to highly complex operational and accounting functions to support bank operations and will comply with all Bank policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal banking regulations.

The position includes a generous salary of up to $80K and an attractive full-benefits program. (This is not a remote position).

Deposit Operations Specialist responsibilities include:

• Managing the IRA Portfolio, Debit Card Program, and Business Process Manager – Account opening Forms/ Disclosures and Quality control for new account/ maintenance changes.
• Providing support to banking center staff and acting as a point of escalation for all IRA issues.
• Providing IRA training and ensuring satisfactory or higher IRA audit ratings.
• Managing the bank’s Debit Card Program including processing EFT disputes, providing debit card support to branch staff, and performing card maintenance.
• Managing Quality Control for new account/ maintenance changes.
• Managing Business Process Manager – Ensuring account opening forms/ disclosures are compliant.
• Providing coverage/ensuring all wires and remotely deposited checks are processed in a timely manner.
• May draft new procedures and provide updates to existing procedures as needed for the purpose of streamlining operational functions.
• Handling NSF/Exception Item Processing, Check Adjustments, Returned Items, Large Item Reviews, Research Requests, and other duties as needed.
• Providing support to branch staff; point of contact for escalation of operational issues.
• Supporting HSA new account opening and maintenance processes.
• Performing coverage for daily CD Interest Check issuance and proactively resolving issues relating to errors.
• Performing enterprise-wide escheatment for the bank.
• Responsible for special projects as needed.

Who Are You?

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for an opportunity where you can pursue your interests and your passion. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but merely the starting point for your future.

You also bring the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) from a four-year college or university preferably in finance or accounting.
• Good working knowledge of general banking products and services.
• Excellent oral and written communication to communicate with a wide range of internal and external contacts.
• Demonstrate logical judgment, be detail-oriented, and possess the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot problems and take a proactive approach in issue resolution.
• Ability to work independently, meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as accomplish work assignments under minimal supervision and tight schedules.

The next step is yours. Email us your current resume along with the position you are considering to:

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