Deposit Operations Specialist

Southern Bancorp is more than a bank. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a special certificate on designated for institutions that serve predominantly underserved communities, Southern Bancorp combines traditional banking and lending services with financial development tools and public policy advocacy to help families and communities grow stronger. Inspired by the principle that building net worth drives economic opportunity, our mission is to be wealth builders for everyone in the communities we serve, with a focus on low-wealth and un(der)banked populations, as well as an emphasis on Black and Brown individuals.  

The Deposit Operations Specialist I is a member of the back-office Deposit Operations group which is made up of four support teams. Team members are often cross-trained and positions can be changed fairly easily between teams.

This job can be located at any Southern Bancorp or Legacy Bank & Trust branch.

Responsibilities:

• Completes all required training
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned
• Manage and perform the functions below for the assigned team:

 Quality Control Team

• • Review account maintenance relative to source input and/or for accuracy - Customer/CIF file maintenance if CIF record relates to Deposit, Savings, Time, Club, and Box Accounts
  • Relationship file maintenance on same account types above, including changes to existing and addition of new accounts to the system
  • Check Parameter Changes to source input and/or for authorized change

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of bank operations experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Strong customer contact skills to meet and greet the public in a friendly, courteous manner responding to a variety of situations in a professional manner
• Aptitude for problem solving, excellent reasoning skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Maintain confidentiality of the Bank’s records and customer transactions
• Detail oriented, accurate, and able to multi-task
• Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office products

What we offer our employees:

A positive impact on Your Future:

• 401(k)/Roth plan with immediate eligibility and employer match up to 6%
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Discounted rate on primary home mortgage
• Credit and housing counseling as well as free financial education tools available to customers and employees

 Benefits to improve your health:

• Two medical plans available – low-deductible PPO plan or HDHP with Health Savings Account
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Retirement plan with generous company match and employee stock purchase option
• Voluntary life insurance options for employee, spouse, and children

The opportunity to nurture your well-being:

• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Bonus plan
• Opportunity for merit raises
• Employee reward and recognition programs
• Community service opportunities

Southern Bancorp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As a Community Development Financial Institution, Southern Bancorp desires its workforce to reflect the diversity of the customers and communities that we serve. Racial and ethnic minorities, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people are often underrepresented in many financial service industry professions.