Group Operations Manager

East West Bank; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

East West Bank in California seeks a Group Operations Manager to lead Deposit Operations teams across Central Processing, Branch Support and Item Processing, ensuring compliance with BSA, Compliance and Legal.

You will drive staffing, performance management and continuous improvement initiatives, partner with business lines on strategic priorities, and implement measures that boost efficiency while controlling risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in Deposit Operations at a mid to large financial institution.
• 5+ years of management experience leading multiple teams.
• Strong analytical and process-improvement capabilities with proven efficiency gains.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with senior management interaction.
• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Manage staffing across Deposit Operations, including HR activities like recruiting, evaluations, coaching and mentoring.
• Drive operational excellence, efficiency and collaboration to achieve department goals.
• Partner with lines of business to implement strategic priorities for operations.
• Proactively implement process improvements to ensure service quality and SLAs.
• Monitor productivity and adjust processes to meet the business plan.
• Maintain strong controls to comply with financial and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics

Job description

Introduction

Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 110 locations across the U.S. and Asia, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multi‑cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high‑tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates’ potential for career advancement.

Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top‑performing commercial bank with a strong foundation, an enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity. East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.

Overview

East West Bank is currently seeking a Group Operations Manager. The Group Operations Manager will be responsible for and assist in the management of various deposit operations teams including Central Processing, Branch Support, and Item Processing. This individual will also work closely with the BSA, Compliance and Legal departments to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations. This position will create and maintain a culture of continuous improvement across all aspects of our business unit.

Responsibilities

• Manage staffing in several areas of Deposit Operations including all HR related activities such as recruiting, performance evaluations, coaching, training, mentoring and score cards.
• Responsible for driving operational excellence, efficiency and collaboration, this individual will manage a team of resources to achieve the department's operational goals.
• This individual will partner with various lines of business leadership to develop and implement strategic priorities for operations.
• Proactively implement process improvements to ensure service quality, service level agreements and Operational Excellence. Implement metrics for tracking operational efficiency improvement.
• Monitor productivity and efficiency of department; adjust and enhance processes and procedures to meet business plan.
• Create and maintain a collaborative work environment that facilitates the achievement of business plan objectives.
• Provide leadership, direction and support to all Operations staff.
• Develop and implement effective processes to identify, elevate, report and track risk related issues.
• Ensure that the department has strong controls and procedures to comply with all financial and regulatory requirements.
• Other assignments and tasks may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in Deposit Operations with mid to large Financial Institution.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Experience managing multiple teams.
• Strong analytical and process improvement capabilities with accomplishment of efficiency gains/cost savings.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization including senior management.
• Excellent decision‑making, problem‑solving and organizational skills with the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment, including ability to negotiate, compromise and demonstrate diplomacy in sensitive situations and to interact effectively with senior management.
• Ability to build effective relationships internally with multiple business units.
• Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines. Ability to manage numerous simultaneous priorities in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, self‑motivation and sense of urgency.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is USD $90,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.