Senior Manager Treasury - Banking Relations Operations (Hybrid)

First Citizens Bank; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for their Treasury Banking Relations Operations team. This hybrid role emphasizes leadership, operational efficiency, and strategic collaboration across various business units. The ideal candidate will manage a dedicated team, oversee bank account management, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. With a focus on modernizing workflows and enhancing performance, this position offers a unique opportunity to drive significant impact within the organization. If you're passionate about banking operations and thrive in dynamic environments, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Banking Treasury/Finance or 10 years with a GED.
• Extensive knowledge of treasury workstations and cash management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Banking Relations Operations team, optimizing performance.
• Oversee Bank Account management and ensure compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and present achievements to stakeholders.

Skills

Banking Operations

Team Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Finance

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Treasury Workstation

FIS Quantum

PeopleSoft Cash Management

Job description

Senior Manager Treasury - Banking Relations Operations (Hybrid)

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.

First Citizens Bank is seeking a Treasury Senior Manager to lead the Banking Relations Operations team. This role is responsible for leading a team that provides critical support to the General and Commercial Banks Business Units, focusing on Bank Account management (internal and external), system configuration, Bank fee management, Key Performance and Risk Indicator reporting, advisory services to Business Units, and compliance with policies and regulations. In addition to overseeing day-to-day tasks, the Senior Manager will also be responsible for modernizing Banking Relations workflows, metric reporting, and processes to enhance operational efficiencies and support the Bank's continued growth. The successful candidate will collaborate across functions to mitigate risk, offer subject matter expertise, and implement key business strategies.

Responsibilities

1. Lead and develop the Banking Relations Operations team by providing direction, managing workloads, facilitating growth opportunities, and aligning responsibilities to optimize team performance while ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.
2. Oversee Bank Account management, including account opening, closing, and maintenance changes (Internal and External accounts), system configuration in Treasury Workstation, bank account repository, general ledger, and producing the associated business reporting for the bank.
3. Manage the bank fee database, including pro-forma management, monthly billing analysis, upload bank data files, and review and resolve via case management with banking partners.
4. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders such as Cash Positioning, Treasury Operations Support, Investment Operations, Accounting, Legal, Third-Party Risk Management, Treasury, Tax, Technology, Risk Management, and Liquidity Management to drive initiatives and seamless operations.
5. Ensure timely and accurate completion of Regulatory reporting requirements.
6. Analyze front-to-back workflows and capabilities. Identify gaps and propose re-engineering solutions to mitigate risk, improve data quality, and realize efficiencies.
7. Maintain policies and procedures, ensure compliance, and partner with internal and external audit teams to address questions, guide reviews, and implement corrective actions.
8. Champion continuous improvement, drive change, and present achievements to stakeholders and senior management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Banking Treasury/Finance OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Banking Treasury/Finance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience or equivalent in banking operations or corporate treasury.
• 5+ years managing a team in a dynamic environment.
• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business or finance.
• Extensive knowledge of treasury workstation, general ledger platforms, and cash management services (e.g., lockbox, checks, ACH, ZBA).
• Knowledge of AML and compliance requirements in banking.
• Experience with FIS Quantum, PeopleSoft Cash Management is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards. For more information, visit https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.