Branch Operations Manager

**Description**

**BANC OF CALIFORNIA AND YOUR CAREER**

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company headquartered in Los Angeles with one wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Banc of California (the bank). Banc of California is one of the nations premier relationship-based business banks focused on providing banking and treasury management services to small, middle-market, and venture-backed businesses. Banc of California offers a broad range of loan and deposit products and services, with full-service branches throughout California and Denver, Colorado, as well as full-stack payment processing solutions through its subsidiary, Deepstack Technologies. The bank is committed to its local communities by supporting organizations that provide financial literacy and job training, small business support, affordable housing, and more.

At Banc of California, our success is driven by our people, and we take pride in fostering an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We embrace a culture of empowerment, progressive thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit, ensuring our team members have an opportunity to make an impact and play an important role in the future of Banc of California. Our core values Entrepreneurialism, Operational Excellence, and Superior Analytics empower us in creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace. We are committed to supporting your growth and well-being with comprehensive benefits, career development programs, a variety of employee resource groups, and more. TOGETHER WE WIN

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

The Branch Operations Manager is responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience and providing clarity, focus and motivation to achieve branch excellence. Supports the Branch Manager in achieving superior financial results and expanding existing relationships. Responsible for the administration and efficient daily operation of a full service branch office, including operations, audit & compliance, product sales, customer service, cash control, security, and safety in accordance with the companys objectives.

To accomplish this, the Branch Operations Manager in partnership with the Branch Manager builds and develops a diverse and high performing branch team. Performs all duties in accordance with the Companys policies and procedures, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the Company operates.

**HOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCE**

+ Supports the Branch Manager instilling and maintaining a positive sales environment through education of the Banks products and services; investigates and follows up on significant changes in status of existing customers; motivates and monitors staff in cross selling and product presentation compared to goals; meets with customers to discuss needs or concerns and outlines appropriate Bank services.

+ Responsible for the overall branch customer experience assisting clients by making deposits and withdrawals, cashing checks, performing transfers, issuing bank checks, performing cash advances, processing loan advances and loan payments, cashing savings bonds and any other customer transaction as needed.

+ Responsible for creating new deposit relationships, providing a superior level of customer experience and promoting the sales and service culture.

+ Supports the companys philosophy of Building Excellence; promotes the corporate culture through coaching, guidance, and staff motivation.

+ Provides leadership, and training; may perform duties in the absence of the Branch Manager.

+ Closely works with the Branch Manager in performing disciplinary actions, and interviewing candidates for employment; supervises the daily activities of the team including, but not limited to, effective delegation of assignments, developing work schedules and providing necessary training.

+ Assumes responsibility and is accountable for the operational compliance within the branch including, but not limited to, teller cash counts, certifications, new and closed account reports, CTR filing, suspicious activity reporting, elder abuse reporting, and staff adherence to company policies and procedures.

+ Works with the Branch Manager to identify and implement marketing strategies and plans events to support sales.

+ Performs and reviews all the duties of the branch staff to ensure audit compliance and new account review requirements.

+ Oversees daily check scanning, vault settlement, and ATM settlement, night drop deposits, and assists with opening/closing branch procedures.

+ Approves wire transfers up to designated limit and approves exceptions to new accounts, check holds, and CD discretionary rate adjustments.

+ Coordinates with Compliance and Branch Administration regarding responses for independent third party and regulatory audits; ensures deficiencies identified from such audits are corrected.

+ Assures audit compliance and procedure quality control and recommends and initiates corrective actions; ensures that the branch is in compliance with established Bank policies, procedures and state and federal regulations.

+ Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work ethically and with integrity; uphold organizational values; accept responsibility for own actions.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type; builds a diverse workforce and supports affirmative action.

+ Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports the companys goals and values.

+ Performs the position safely, without endangering the health or safety to themselves or others and will be expected to report potentially unsafe conditions. The employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to ones own actions and conduct.

+ Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

**WHAT YOULL BRING**

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or University and a minimum of 5 years of related experience and/or training. Work related experience should consist of branch management operations and/or lending experience within the financial services industry.

+ Prior experience in a Supervisory position preferred.

+ Advanced experience, knowledge and training in progressively responsible branch management and supervisory activities, financial statement and tax return preparation, and all lending activities and terminology

+ Intermediate skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation; mainframe computer system; word processing, spreadsheet and specialty software programs

+ Advanced math skills; calculate interest and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; compute rate, ratio and percent, including the drafting and interpretation of bar graphs

+ Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions, interpret documents, understand procedures, write reports and correspondence, and speak clearly to customers and employees

+ Ability to cross-sell and explain all bank products and services with confidence and authority

+ Ability to make decisions that have moderate impact on the immediate work unit

+ Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule and the work schedules of others on a short-term and long-term basis

+ Ability to work with little to no supervision while performing duties

+ Current California drivers license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage to drive in the course of performing assigned duties and responsibilities.

**HOW WELL SUPPORT YOU**

+ **Financial Security:** You will be eligible to participate in a 401k plan in which the Bank will match 100% of the first 4% of your contributions, which is immediately vested.

+ **Health & Well-Being:** We offer comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

+ **Building & Supporting Your Family:** Banc of California partners with providers that offeradoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance as well as paid parental leave and family support solutions including care options for your family.

+ **Paid Time Away:** Eligible team members receive paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off.

+ **Career Growth Opportunities:** To support career growth of our team members, we offer tuition reimbursement, an annual mentorship program, leadership development resources, access to LinkedIn Learning, and more.

**SALARY RANGE**

The base salary ultimately offered is determined through a review of education, industry experience, training, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant in alignment with market data and other factors.

Banc of California is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, marital status, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin (including language use restrictions), race, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PacWest Bancorp and its affiliates are fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. We take pride in building a workplace culture where all employees feel supported and respected, and have equal access to career and development opportunities without regard to race, religion/creed, color, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.