Senior Deposit Operations Lead

Itasca Bank & Trust Co.; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Itasca Bank & Trust Co. in Itasca, IL is seeking a Deposit Operations Specialist III - Team Lead to provide daily leadership across our deposit operations and payment services.

The role coordinates training, reviews staff readiness, and supports reporting, process improvements, and audits. The position requires strong knowledge of ACH processing, Nacha rules, and regulatory requirements, plus the ability to manage complex operational issues and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in bank deposit operations.
• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ACH processing, Nacha rules, wire transfers, and check processing.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (Reg E, Reg CC, OFAC) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily processing and provide coverage across deposit operations.
• Coordinate staff training, reviews, and performance feedback.
• Monitor deadlines, service levels, and handle escalated issues.
• Collaborate on process improvements, system changes, and audits.
• Serve as liaison with vendors and manage business continuity testing.

Skills

Deposit operations

ACH processing

Nacha rules

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's in business/finance

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Itasca Bank & Trust Co. in Itasca, IL is seeking a Deposit Operations Specialist III - Team Lead to provide daily leadership across our deposit operations and payment services.

The role coordinates training, reviews staff readiness, and supports reporting, process improvements, and audits. The position requires strong knowledge of ACH processing, Nacha rules, and regulatory requirements, plus the ability to manage complex operational issues and vendor relationships.