Operations Specialist

Oregon Pacific Bank

Oregon Pacific Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, or veteran's status.

Responsible for processing the daily functions of the bank in a team environment. Responsibilities include processing time sensitive tasks and reviewing reports, documents, and other processes to mitigate losses and remain compliant.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience
• Experience:
  
  1-3 Years of experience at a financial institution or relevant experience

• Balance In-Process GL Accounts to Applications
• Research Transactions and Outages
• Stop Payments
• COD, DDA, FMS, Savings, and Safe Deposit Box Non-Posts
• Charge backs on returned deposit items
• Review ATM Deposits from Main & Eugene
• Review System Reports Daily
• Process incoming and outgoing wire transfers
• Log ‘Hold’ notices as received
• Process overdrawn accounts
• Process Garnishments and other Legal Processes
• Print COD checks and mail
• Process incoming and outgoing ACH files, including verifying external transfers
• Monitor correspondent bank balances and transactions
• Review weekly closed accounts for DDA, Savings, and CODs
• Process closed accounts
• Send IRA Fed/State Withholding payments
• Prepare assigned certifications
• Supervise financial institution’s records retention and disposal program
• Prepare Quarterly/yearly taxes
• Become knowledgeable of bank compliance rules and adhere to Bank, Federal and State policies, procedures and banking regulations relating to this position
• All other duties as assigned to meet client and operational needs

• Broad understanding of bank operations and procedures
• Ability to manage multiple demands and priorities
• Knowledge of Money Laundering Control Act, Office of Foreign Asset Control regulations, strategies and enforcement policies, familiarity with key banking regulations
• Working knowledge of bank laws and operations, risk assessment and analysis
• Ability to prioritize and organize work-load with limited supervisory intervention
• Ability to communicate orally in an effective manner and respond to common inquiries from regulatory agencies and outside consultants.
• Ability to handle stress
• Competency in Microsoft Office Products including Excel
• Ability to communicate with co-workers with tact and diplomacy and a positive attitude
• Ability to work with others in a cooperative manner that supports a team environment
• Ability to work full-time hours as scheduled

• Responsible to the Operation Support Manager for the fulfillment of functions and responsibilities
• The Operations Specialist interfaces with the Compliance Department, external auditors, examiners, and all operational departments. Also interfaces with clients to resolve issues and explain processes.

• Be Genuine. Conduct yourself in a consistent, honest and compassionate manner at all times.
• Work Ethic Be willing to go the extra mile for the client, whether internal or external.
• Influence. Be an active player in participating, building and contributing to service.
• Continuous Learning. Commit to gaining knowledge, skills and experience on an ongoing basis in order to better serve the client, increase personal satisfaction and improve the Bank.
• Team Play. We win together. Individuality is encouraged to advance and enrich the work of the team.
• Problem Solving. Being creative, problem-solving mentality to every situation. See alternatives, take initiative and assume responsibility for your actions.
• Communication. Keep others informed and up-to-date. Actively listen and learn from each other.
• Have a Sense of Community. We firmly believe that we’re only as strong as the communities we serve. Your involvement is an important part of who we are.