Branch Operations Manager

CTBC Bank Corp. (USA); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CTBC Bank Corp. (USA) in Irvine seeks a Branch Banking Supervisor to oversee operations, staff, and customer service while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

The role emphasizes efficiency, accuracy, and the development of customer relationships across consumer and commercial products. The candidate should have 5+ years in customer service, 3+ years in branch operations, and fluency in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of customer services experience in branch banking or related environment.
• 3+ years of branch operations experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of banking regulations and procedures.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supervise branch staff to ensure service quality, efficiency, courtesy and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with bank policies, procedures and government regulations.
• Review new account opening documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with Branch Managers on audits and operational improvements.

Skills

Customer service

Branch operations

Regulatory compliance

English & Chinese

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Primary Function of this role the supervision of branch staff to ensure the branch exceeds customer expectations in terms of speed, efficiency, courtesy and professionalism. This includes the review of all new account opening documentation to ensure compliance with the bank’s policies and procedures as well as government regulations. In addition the role will assist in the improvement of branch operations efficiency while developing, managing, and expanding customer relationships, selling the full range of consumer & commercial products to clients & providing service levels that exceed customer’s expectations. Finally coordinate with Branch Managers to respond to and manage all audit related issues and supervise the branch operation team activities to ensure compliance with the Bank’s policies and procedures and governing laws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Branch Banking Operations (60%)

• Manage and supervise the branch’s operations activities ensuring compliance with the bank’s policies and procedures and government regulations.
• Ensure branch receives a satisfactory rating on internal audits.
• Supervise branch daily activities and staff to ensure operating losses are minimized.
• Attend required monthly/quarterly operations meeting with Retail Support Department and inform Branch Manager and branch employees of the up-to-date policies, procedures, and system applications.
• Assist Branch Manager in allocating manpower and other resources, and to analyze activities of the branch to develop optimum efficiency and productivity in the operation processes and customer service.
• Support Branch Manager to maintain operating, personnel, and other expense within budget.
• Provide recommendations for improvement of branch operations.
• Ensure that the branch premises are secure and branch assets are protected.
• Ensure branch appearance is maintained in accordance with Bank standards.
• Ensure all branch staff successfully complete all mandatory training assigned in a timely manner.
• Coach the branch staff on operating procedures, customer service, technical and product knowledge

Customer Service Management (40%)

• Supervise branch staff to ensure the branch exceeds customer expectations in terms of accuracy, efficiency, courtesy and professionalism.
• Ensure that customer problems and complaints are managed professionally and effectively, responded to in a timely manner and maintained at a minimum level.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform related duties, as required, for the training and development purpose.
• Perform all assigned duties under Bank’s compliance programs and related laws & regulations.
• Successfully complete all mandatory training on related Bank’s and BSA compliance as well as other laws and regulations in a timely manner.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• 5+ years of customer services experience in the branch banking industry or related environment, which including 3+ years of branch operations experience is preferable.
• Thorough knowledge of Branch Banking-related information technology.
• Thorough knowledge of banking regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of financial reports, branch banking operations, branch efficiency and productivity, audit procedures, and Bank’s laws and regulations in operation areas.
• Basic PC skills and Microsoft Word and Excel competency.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is required.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (mandarin preferred) is a major plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Minimum mobility to work in an office setting; sit for prolonged period of times; operate office equipment including use of a computer keyboard; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are occasionally required to walk and stand and lift and move records and documents weighing 30 pounds or less

COMMUNICATION DEMANDS

• Attention to detail, strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, self-motivated, and analytical skills, ability to interact with all levels of management and staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Standard office environment. Noise level in work environment is usually average. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional off site client meetings and site visits.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is USD $65,000.00/Yr. - USD $85,000.00/Yr plus full benefits. Exact offer will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

CTBC Bank is an Equal Opportunity, Affordative Action Employer. Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide equal opportunity in all employment matters without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, for all qualified applicants and CTBC Bank employees.