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An Operations Analyst analyzes systems and processes in an organization or business and uses findings to help solve problems and improve management. Uses advanced statistical and mathematical models and computer software to analyze a wide variety of data; collaborates with other analysts and with the management of an organization.
$82,849 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Payments Operations Officer for a direct hire opportunity in Los Altos, CA. This full-time banking operations role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong experience in deposit operations, ACH processing, wire transfers, check processing, and payment compliance. The Payments Operations Officer will help manage critical day-to-day payment and deposit operations while supporting accuracy, efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation. This opportunity offers a stable, professional banking environment with supportive leadership, strong teamwork, and a focus on operational excellence. This is a strong fit for a self-motivated banking professional who enjoys solving operational challenges, partnering with risk, compliance, and treasury teams, and contributing to a secure and efficient payments operation. The role offers meaningful responsibility, visibility across key banking functions, and the chance to make a direct impact on service quality and operational performance. Key Responsibilities
- Oversee processing and maintenance of deposit accounts, including checking, savings, time deposits, and business and consumer deposit products.
- Manage payment operations for domestic and international wires, ACH RDFI and ODFI activity, check processing, and debit or credit card transactions.
- Ensure payment activity complies with NACHA rules, Fedwire regulations, settlement deadlines, and applicable banking standards.
- Monitor daily payment volumes and support timely, accurate processing of critical banking transactions.
- Oversee dispute resolution activity, including ACH returns, wire recall requests, check disputes, and debit or credit card chargebacks.
- Partner with risk management, compliance, and treasury teams to improve processes, strengthen controls, and reduce operational risk. Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $85,000 to $95,000 per year.
- Job type: Direct hire, full-time, exempt.
Schedule:
Onsite, Monday through Friday.Location:
Los Altos, CA 94022.Benefits:
Great benefits provided. Required Qualifications and Skills- Manage daily deposit operations, payment processing, and transaction maintenance for consumer and business banking products.
- Oversee ACH, wire transfer, check processing, and card transaction activity with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- Support dispute resolution, operational controls, risk mitigation, and process improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with compliance, risk management, and treasury teams to ensure secure and efficient banking operations.
- 6 to 10 years of relevant banking operations, payments operations, deposit operations, or similar financial services experience.
- Strong knowledge of ACH processing, wire transfers, check processing, deposit account maintenance, and payment operations.
- Understanding of NACHA rules, Fedwire regulations, settlement requirements, and banking compliance standards.
- Experience with ACH returns, wire recalls, check disputes, and debit or credit card chargeback processes.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage deadlines in a high-volume operations environment.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to work onsite in Los Altos, CA, Monday through Friday. Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a bank, credit union, or consumer lending environment.
- Experience supporting both RDFI and
ODFI ACH
activity.- Familiarity with payment risk controls, audit support, and operational procedure improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with treasury, compliance, and risk management teams.