Deposit Operations Team Lead

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Why work for First Federal Bank? 

Our company culture is driven by our desire to serve our members and communities, something we have done for over 100 years. Along with doing meaningful work, enjoy perks and benefits that come along with being part of Idaho’s only mutual bank – no stockholders or majority owners, just our account members!

Eligible First Federal Bank employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; 401(K) retirement; educational assistance; life insurance; and long-term disability insurance.

Employees also receive paid community service hours and can participate in our Pay-It-Forward program to give back to the communities we serve. In addition, the First Federal Foundation has provided over $1.4 million to local non-profits since 2003. For a meaningful job and to be part of a community-focused team, as well as much more, apply today at www.bankfirstfed.com/careers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist in oversight of all aspects of deposit operations for the bank to ensure regulatory/internal compliance and optimal efficiency, to include oversight of cash.
• Lead projects and ensure successful implementation of new processes, procedures, systems, efficiencies or products and services.
• In the absence of the Deposit Operations Manager, assist with oversight of Deposit Operations staff and assign appropriate workloads within the department.
• Monitor information obtained from calls/assistance to identify training opportunities, changes in procedures/polices/regulations, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Support training of staff as it relates to deposit compliance, bank policies and procedures.
• Possess knowledge of Horizon’s core system and support all areas of deposit operations as needed.
• Continually develops and maintains a working knowledge of internal policies and procedures.
• Performs all job duties to ensure compliance with all applicable acts, laws, and regulations, and to ensure staff has the training and resources to perform duties to maintain compliance with such acts, laws, and regulations.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist with identifying and developing solutions for common operational problems that may exist.
• Assist with the coordination of research and investigation of regulatory, legal, and quality control issues, including policy and procedures violations.
• Function as backup to Deposit Operations Manager.

Qualifications Required 

(Required education may be satisfied by experience and/or working knowledge) 

High School diploma or equivalent. Three years of progressively responsible leadership in banking operations, training, and supervision. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

Sitting for extended periods of time, requires close visual acuity and the ability to work and operate computer applications and equipment including copy machine, telephone, scanner, or other basic business equipment. Some travel is required for training staff. The job is within the normal office environment range. 

Qualifications Preferred 

Associate’s degree and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point. Strong knowledge of deposit banking operations policies, procedures, and federal and state regulatory requirements. Five years of banking experience to include, Teller, CSR, and IRA. Two years of experience supervising staff to include coaching and mentoring.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)