Operations Senior Specialist

City National Bank; Town of Newark (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) company matching contribution

Tuition reimbursement and upskilling

Vacation, sick and volunteer time

Fertility benefits and family planning

Career mobility support

Colleague Resource Groups

Job summary

City National Bank is seeking an Operations Senior Specialist to ensure timely and accurate daily processing across data entry, reporting, and document management. The role involves following policies, supporting client services, and maintaining compliance with regulations.

You will identify issues, escalate where needed, and contribute to risk management while seeking continuous learning in bank operations.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in bank operations, process improvement, or a similar role.
• Associate's Degree/Certificate Program or High School Diploma are required.
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identifies & resolves routine issues using predefined procedures; escalates when appropriate.
• Follows established guidelines and makes routine and non-routine decisions with support as needed.
• Handles operational processing, including data entry, reporting, document management, client support, and clerical tasks.
• Attends trainings, team meetings, and manager meetings for feedback and development.
• Helps host trainings and direct report meetings for feedback and coaching.
• Manages direct reports through metrics, goal setting, and coaching.
• Supports special projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Task prioritization

Teamwork

Risk awareness

Education

Associate’s Degree/Certificate Program

High School Diploma

Job description

OPERATIONS SENIOR SPECIALIST

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Responsible for timely and accurate execution of daily operational activities of varying degrees of complexity, which may include data entry, reporting, document management, client support, and/or clerical and administrative functions. Follows procedures to maintain compliance with policies, standards, and regulations. Meets daily productivity and quality goals Identifies and assists in resolving issues and discrepancies, escalating to senior staff as needed. Identifies and communicates potential risks in operational process to senior staff Actively seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge of bank operations, regulations, and risk management principles.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Identifies & resolves routine issues, using predefined procedures. Escalates when appropriate.
• Follows established guidelines, making routine and non-routine decisions, seeking assistance or approval when needed.
• Operational Processing, which may include data entry, reporting transaction processing, document management, client support, and/or clerical and administrative functions.
• Attending trainings, team meetings, and individual manager meetings for feedback, coaching, and development.
• Hosting trainings, team meetings, and direct report meetings for feedback, coaching, and development.
• Managing direct reports through metrics reporting, goal setting, and coaching.
• Supporting special projects as assigned

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in bank operations, process improvement, or a similar role
• Associate's Degree/Certificate Program, High School Diploma

Additional Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks to meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Enhanced Risk awareness

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Compensation Starting base salary: $25.93 - $41.43 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

Benefits and Perks

At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
• Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
• Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
• Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

Get a more detailed look at our Benefits and Perks.

ABOUT US

Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.