Operations Specialist

mechanicsbank; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Sick and vacation time

Job summary

Mechanics Bank is seeking an Operations Specialist to join our on-site team in Irvine, CA. The role focuses on processing transactions, data entry, and ensuring compliance with banking regulations while delivering excellent service to clients.

The candidate will have at least 1 year of operations experience in a financial institution, strong PC skills, and the ability to work across departments as needed. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in operations at a financial institution.
• Basic knowledge of bank policies, procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine transactions in compliance with policies and security requirements.
• Enter, verify, and correct transactions; coordinate with other areas as needed.
• Provide excellent internal and external client service.
• Attend meetings and perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Bank regulations

PC proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mechanics Bank is currently searching for an Operations Specialist to join our team. Here at Mechanics Bank, we value connection, partnership, long term relationships and working together in person. This role will be working on-site.

Performs routine transactions in compliance with regulatory and bank policies and procedures, and in adherence to bank security policies and confidentiality of bank records and customer information. Performs a wide variety of operational tasks for standard processes or functions. Takes accountability for entire process from receipt of work to resolution and closure. Tasks require coordination of information among various operational or other areas and customers. Utilizes multiple system applications. May work in multiple areas or departments.

What you will do:

Receiving and reviewing incoming work, contacting appropriate resources as needed, entering transactions, verifying accuracy, preparing, editing, distributing, and/or correcting specialized and/or complex documents.

Responsible for the accurate completion of work product and assigned data entry to various bank systems and in accordance with established measures/deadline and assigned goals.

Organizes and completes work accurately. Identifies and resolves issues within assigned scope.

Provides excellent customer service to internal and external clients.

Attends and participates in meetings as required. Performs all other job duties as assigned by manager.

Who you are:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum 1 year experience in operations at a financial institution.

Fundamental knowledge of job skills, company policies and procedures, and bank regulations to complete a wide range of financial transactions.

Comprehensive knowledge of bank operations and banking regulations in related functional area. Working knowledge of personal computers, including word processing and spreadsheet software programs required.

Advanced knowledge in bank operations and regulations. Must be fully cross trained in all operation processes. Advanced knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software programs required.

ADA Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.00 hourly

AIP/Bonus up to 5%

Our comprehensive employee benefits program is designed for you to live your best life at work, home, and everywhere in between. Employees working 25 hours or more per week are eligible for health benefits effective the first day of the month following or coinciding with their date of hire.

Benefits package includes[1]:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability benefits
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter/Parking Benefit
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company contribution
• 529 Education Savings plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Assistance Program
• Supplemental Health plans, Voluntary Legal and Identity Theft Services
• 11 paid holidays, paid Sick days (accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked), up to 25 paid vacation days, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time throughout the calendar year
• Free personal checking and savings account; Discounted rates on primary residence loan with $0 origination fees (restrictions apply)

Final compensation package will be determined by the work experience, education, and/or skill level of the applicant along with internal equity and alignment with geographic market data.

Mechanics Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law.

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