Director, Treasury & Deposit Operations

Climate First Bank; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Climate First Bank in Florida seeks an experienced Director of Deposit Operations & Treasury Management to own and lead Deposit Operations and Treasury Management Services. This role partners with senior leadership to support growth, risk management, customer experience, and efficiency.

The candidate will oversee daily back-office operations, including deposits onboarding, wires, ACH, core processing, and related functions, while directing the Treasury Management team in commercial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of banking experience required.
• Experience leading diverse teams from entry level to middle manager.
• Strong accounting and math skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with ease.
• Effective communicator with strong writing and speaking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day deposit operations including onboarding, wires, ACH, and check processing.
• Lead the Treasury Management team and commercial treasury operations.
• Plan operational improvements and manage staffing, budgeting, and training.
• Develop and maintain department policies and procedures; ensure controls.
• Coordinate audits and exams; ensure preparedness for internal and external reviews.
• Coordinate with other departments on new product implementations and service enhancements.

Job description

Climate First Bank is seeking an experienced Director of Deposit Operations & Treasury Management to serve as the primary owner and subject matter expert for the Bank's Deposit Operations and Treasury Management Operations. The Director of Deposit and Treasury Operations is responsible for overseeing all business functions related to Deposit and Treasury Management Operations Services & Support. Responsibilities include the synchronization of daily back-office operations, wires, ACH’s, core system processing, and other related departments.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of banking operations and excellent leadership skills. This individual will partner closely with senior leadership to ensure the bank’s operations departments are set up to support growth, risk management, customer experience, and operational efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations for all deposit operations functions, including but not limited to: Deposit account onboarding and maintenance, wires, debit card operations, ACH, Check processing and returns, and online banking.
• Lead the Treasury Management team and maintain responsibility for commercial treasury management operations.
• Plan operational improvements, resolve operational problems, and take corrective action to ensure effective operations. Determine staffing requirements; oversight of selection, development, and management of staff; direct training and development of staff to ensure operational depth and maximize use of strengths and abilities. Assist in the development of the department budget, monitor expenditures, and explain variances.
• Develop and maintain all department policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with department procedures and control standards, adjusting existing and/or implementing additional controls as needed.
• Coordinate department preparation and short/long-term responses to internal and external audits and exams.
• Manage Treasury Management and Deposit Operations responsibilities related to conversions, project plans, product enhancements and implementations, process integration with other departments, and Treasury Management and Deposit Operation’s disaster recovery plan(s).
• Coordinate with other departments on the implementation of new products and services. Remain knowledgeable of banking industry trends or issues in order to assist in the assessment of needs and opportunities for service enhancements or new products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ Prior banking experience required.
• Experience leading diverse teams from entry level to middle manager.
• Sound education in financial products and services, banking regulations and laws.
• Strong accounting and math skills.
• Ability and desire to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with frequent routine changes. Ability to multi-task and prioritize with ease.
• Highly organized self-starter with impeccable attention to detail and the ability to complete assignments with little oversight and supervision.
• Effective communicator with strong active listening skills, excellent writing and speaking skills and the ability to compose professional correspondence. Must be able to communicate tactfully and empathetically with customers, employees, and Bank management.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products to include Word, Excel, Outlook as well as other software used in the department.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree; equivalent banking experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of banking experience.
• Minimum of three years of management experience.
• Strong understanding of deposit operations, loan operations, general ledger, treasury management, digital banking, and banking compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate with, and work effectively with senior leadership, business users, technical teams, auditors, and vendors.

Preferred

• Jack Henry SilverLake experience.
• Experience with Jack Henry applications such as Enterprise Workflow, Cognos, Xperience, Banno, Treasury Management, DirectLine, PayCenter/FedNow, or related solutions.

We are changing FINANCE to finance CHANGE!

At Climate First Bank, we’re redefining what banking can be. As a Florida Benefit Corporation and FDIC-insured commercial bank, we offer a full suite of personal and business services—including solar, residential, commercial, ESOP Banking, Structured Finance and SBA loans—all designed to power a better future. We’re proud to be a Certified B Corporation, a member of 1% for the Planet, and part of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), reflecting our deep commitment to sustainability, transparency, and ethical banking.

With branches in St. Petersburg, Winter Park, Mount Dora, and a growing digital presence, we’re proving that banking can be a force for good. We don’t just support environmental and social causes—we’re built on them.

Under our Holding Company, Climate First Bancorp, we are also powered by OneEthos. OneEthos operates at the intersection of fintech and traditional banking to expand access to inclusive, values-driven financial services. Regulated by the Federal Reserve Bank, it equips Community Banks, Credit Unions, CDFIs, and Green Banks with ethical lending tools—especially in climate finance and solar lending.

Join the Movement

We’re seeking driven, mission-aligned individuals ready to make an impact. If you’re passionate about sustainability, thrive in a fast-paced, results driven environment, and want to be part of something bigger, you will feel right at home.

Our team is one of goal-setters, go-getters, problem solvers, thought leaders, and changemakers. We celebrate wins, tackle challenges head-on, and push boundaries. Fueled by purpose, we thrive where perseverance and passion turn ambitious goals into reality.

Thrive at Climate First Bank

At Climate First Bank, we’re investing in your future. We offer a comprehensive, people-first benefits package that supports your health, finances, and work-life balance. Please note that benefit eligibility varies by employment status and that benefits for part-time employees may differ from those listed below.

Compensation —

In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for an annual bonus, incentives and equity. Actual compensation is based on industry salary ranges, internal salary structures, experience, skills and other job-related factors.

Health Coverage —

100% employer-paid for employees; employer contribution for dependents by Us

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

Financial Wellness & Wealth Building

• 401(k) with 6% Employer Match — No Vesting Period.
• Employee Stock Options
• 0% Financing for Employee Solar Loans
• Employee Only Mortgage Product with exclusive interest rates and terms.
• 0% Financing for Eligible Electric Vehicles (EVs)
• Referral Incentives

Generous Paid Time Off

• 2–4 Weeks of Vacation based on officer level plus additional tenure-based time.
• 64 Hours of Paid Sick Time for all full-time employees.

Protection & Peace of Mind

• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Accident & Critical Illness Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, legal, and financial services.