Job Title:
Operations Manager

Company:
Zions Bancorporation

Location:
West Valley City, UT 84119

Status:
Full Time, Employee

Job Category:
Business/
Strategic Management

Reference Code:
001134

The Technology and Operations Division of Zions Bancorporation has team members in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, Dallas, and Houston, and is dedicated to creating success for the banks that make up Zions Bancorporation. The 1500-member division builds and maintains the world-class infrastructure of the entire corporation, and also contributes to the company's bottom line by providing exceptional customer service.

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation's premier financial services companies, consisting of a collection of great banks in select high growth markets. Zions operates its banking businesses under local management teams and community identities through over 500 offices and 600 ATMs in 10 Western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington. Zions Bancorporation is a leader in small business lending, and agricultural and public finance. The Corporation also operates several new technology ventures such as Contango and NetDeposit. Zions Bancorporation's common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol ZION, and the company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ Financial 100 Index.

Operations Manager

Zions Bancorporation is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee our Exceptions & Branch Support departments.


 


This position is responsible for creating an environment of enthusiasm, self value and empowerment for each member of the team. In addition the position is responsible for inspiring innovation, delivering reliable cost effective products and services, and focusing on and partnering with the customer to meet all of their current and future needs.


  • Manages staff, sets work schedules, allocates and monitors work.

  • Has authority concerning staffing, performance evaluations, promotions, salary recommendation and terminations.

  • Manages staff to provide efficient and effective service to customers.

  • Reviews and analyzes existing procedures and recommends changes when necessary to make sure area is efficient.

  • Responsible for area budget and/or budgeting process.

  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:
  • Requires a College degree--prefer Bachelors degree, Masters degree a plus.

  • 6+ years experience in banking, departmental operations or supervision and/or management of departmental operational functions. A combination of education and experience may meet qualifications.  Prefer previous experience in banking or other financial institution.

  • Prefer 5+ years experience in payment processing.

  • Prefer 5+ years of management/leadership experience in an operations role.

  • Must have knowledge of exception and return handling and advanced knowledge of departmental practices, principles, applications, methods, policy and procedures.

  • Must have process improvement experience utilizing Lean Six Sigma or other methodologies.

  • Requires strong interpersonal, problem resolution and communication skills, both verbal and written.

  • Must have strong financial skills including analysis skill for decision making and explaining variances, and experience in budgeting and forecasting.

  • Must have strong industry knowledge.  Prefer current participation in payment industry groups.

  • Good PC skills and ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel.

  • Knowledge of, and capability to do the work of the group.

  • Ability to set and maintain high quality work standards.

  • Supervisory skills required.



Apply

We have many opportunities both at the Bancorporation and at our affiliates. Wherever you find your fit in the Zions family, we look forward to working with you!