AVP, Regional Operations Manager

Banc of California; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision

AD&D & life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Banc of California is hiring an AVP, Regional Operations Manager to oversee branch operations across assigned locations in California. The role focuses on delivering superior service, overseeing compliance, and driving efficient branch performance.

The successful candidate will travel between temporary assignments, supervise staff, and ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while supporting branch growth and risk management.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of branch operations experience with 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong understandings of the operational regulatory environment and banking operations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Bank’s policies.
• Plan and schedule daily workflow to ensure compliance with service standards and deadlines.
• Ensure high-quality, friendly client service and resolve inquiries professionally.
• Assist in training staff and preparing special reports.
• Approve transactions within guidelines and review daily reports.

Skills

Branch operations experience

Supervisory experience

Regulatory environment knowledge

Banking operations

Customer service excellence

Education

Associate’s degree or higher preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

BANC OF CALIFORNIA AND YOUR CAREER

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company with over $34 billion in assets and the parent company of Banc of California. Banc of California is one of the nation’s premier relationship-based business banks, providing banking and treasury management services to small, middle market, and venture backed businesses. As the largest independent bank headquartered in California, the bank offers a broad range of loan and deposit products and services through a network of full-service branches and regional offices, as well as through digital and nationwide capabilities. The bank also provides full-service payment processing solutions to its clients and serves the Community Association Management industry nationwide through its technology forward platform, SmartStreet™. Banc of California is committed to supporting its local communities through the Banc of California Charitable Foundation and by partnering with organizations that promote financial literacy, job training, small business support, affordable housing, and more.

BANC OF CALIFORNIA AND YOUR CAREER

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company with over $34 billion in assets and the parent company of Banc of California. Banc of California is one of the nation’s premier relationship-based business banks, providing banking and treasury management services to small, middle market, and venture backed businesses. As the largest independent bank headquartered in California, the bank offers a broad range of loan and deposit products and services through a network of full-service branches and regional offices, as well as through digital and nationwide capabilities. The bank also provides full-service payment processing solutions to its clients and serves the Community Association Management industry nationwide through its technology forward platform, SmartStreet™. Banc of California is committed to supporting its local communities through the Banc of California Charitable Foundation and by partnering with organizations that promote financial literacy, job training, small business support, affordable housing, and more.

At Banc of California, our success is powered by our people and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful results. We foster an environment where entrepreneurial thinking is encouraged, and accountability and operational excellence are expected. Our team members are empowered to take ownership, make informed decisions, and make a meaningful impact as the bank continues to grow and evolve. We are dedicated to supporting your growth and wellbeing through comprehensive benefits, robust development opportunities, and inclusive programs that enable you to perform at your best. Together we win!

THE OPPORTUNITY

The AVP, Regional Operations Manager represents the Bank in the community and makes customers feel welcome by providing a superior level of service with their financial transactions. This role is also responsible for promoting the Bank’s services and overseeing compliance and operations within the branch. The AVP, Regional Operations Manager is required to travel between temporary assignments at branch offices within a designated region and is responsible for processing cash and non-cash transactions in accordance with Company policies and procedures while providing superior customer service. Mileage will be paid for travel between assignments. Performs all duties in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the Company operates.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Bank’s policies.
• Perform and supervise quality control activities.
• Plan and schedule the daily workflow and coordinate with other areas as required to ensure compliance with service standards and regulatory deadlines.
• Ensure high-quality and friendly customer service.
• Resolve customer inquiries, complaints, and situations in a positive, professional, and efficient manner.
• Assist the Regional Administrator with periodic training of staff in required areas.
• Assist the Regional Administrator with the preparation and review of special reports.
• Approve transactions within established guidelines.
• Review and fully comprehend daily reports.
• Assist in conducting audits and achieving satisfactory audit ratings.
• Assist in reviewing monthly certifications for branches.
• Identify and mitigate audit ratings.
• Control expenses.
• Participate in interviewing and hiring decisions.
• Prepare and deliver employee performance evaluations, goal planning, and counseling.
• Manage, support, coach, and train employees based on the needs of the business.
• Effectively run a branch in the absence of branch management or when otherwise needed.
• Follow all established policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• 5 years of branch operations experience with 2 years of supervisory experience required.
• Solid understanding of the operational regulatory environment and thorough knowledge of banking operations required.
• Solid understanding of key branch systems and basic end-user knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Detail-oriented and accurate with the ability to organize and prioritize, demonstrate a high degree of flexibility, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and manage projects and workloads.
• Ability to travel between branch locations, potentially across states, and review and maintain knowledge of departmental and Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Solid skills in managing or guiding others as a floating or interim manager when needed.
• Ability to manage high-quality and friendly client service and adherence to brand standards, identify opportunities to refer new products and services based on clients’ financial goals, and service client needs through completion.
• Ability to establish and maintain internal and external relationships by understanding needs and regularly seeking opportunities to mentor and train other team members.
• Ability to engage others in a friendly and reliable manner, listen for expressed and unexpressed needs, and translate those needs into action.
• Ability to actively seek new challenges and opportunities to expand skills, answer questions without having all information, and work comfortably and successfully in multiple environments.
• Ability to drive results through others, solve problems with minimal direction, and effectively manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Ability to manage individual risk, begin taking responsibility for the risk of the broader branch, and understand how strategic plans mitigate risk.
• Ability to guide and coach a team as an interim or as-needed manager.
• Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

How We’ll Support You

• Financial Security: You will be eligible to participate in the company’s 401k plan which includes a company match and immediate vesting.
• Health & Well-Being: We offer comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Building & Supporting Your Family: Banc of California partners with providers that offer adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance as well as paid parental leave and family support solutions including care options for your family.
• Paid Time Away: Eligible team members receive paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Career Growth Opportunities: To support career growth of our team members, we offer tuition reimbursement, an annual mentorship program, leadership development resources, access to LinkedIn Learning, and more.

The base salary ultimately offered is determined through a review of education, industry experience, training, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant in alignment with market data and other factors.

Banc of California is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their actual or perceived race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type or protective hairstyles), religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transitioning, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, or disability (mental or physical), requests for accommodation and any additional protected categories set forth in applicable federal, state or local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition.