Banking Operations Team Lead

Banking Operations Team Lead Location Hybrid work in Phoenix, AZ :

Your opportunity Charles Schwab's Banking Ops is responsible for risk prevention, processing of money movements, and education of policies and procedures related to money movement. We focus on maximizing operating leverage by integrating functions, increasing productivity and gaining efficiencies in order to better position Schwab to compete in the marketplace and to reinvest in areas that matter most to our clients. As an elite team of experts, we are committed to delivering efficient solutions that maximize trust while minimizing risk by owning every client interaction through clients' eyes.

What you are good at

As a Banking Ops Team Lead Senior Specialist , you will promote client loyalty by providing the highest quality support to our internal and external customers via inbound and outbound phone calls relating to the movement of funds. You will be a primary contact for our branch partners and clients, internal partners and external clients, and provide “best in class” service by:

• Effectively managing and evaluating risk while processing incoming and outgoing wires, disbursement requests and processing of internal transfers.
• Assess and resolve client issues that relate to wires, and transfers by helping clients “Own their Tomorrow”. You will assist clients in navigating through money movement solutions and services available at Schwab.
• Problem solving and conducting research/special requests through the use of internal processing systems, phone and emails.
• Identifying situations where escalation is warranted and the ability to take action quickly in a high-risk environment.
• Performing work that is detailed and communicated in a clear, effective manner.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactively educate clients and internal partners on our processes and services.
• Support business initiatives by developing strong partnerships.
• Handle escalations when warranted and the ability to take action quickly in a high-risk environment by assessing and resolving clients' issues.
• Demonstrate leadership and ability to be a role model and mentor to your peers.
• Proactively looks for opportunities to improve processes and procedures.
• Work cooperatively with others to produce innovative solutions.
• Foster teamwork in a diverse work environment.

What you have

• 3+ years' experience in client service or operations with brokerage/financial industry required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Series 7, 63,9/10 or 24.
• Ability to quickly learn new technology and utilize a variety of data and systems in order to proactively identify solutions to meet client needs.
• Self-driven and demonstrated ability to work in a high volume environment.
• Intermediate technical skills, with the ability to use multiple applications simultaneously and efficiently, including Windows, internet research, database systems, and email.
• Excellent operational and follow-up skills with the ability to manage complex work.
• Engaging interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, and quickly develop a full understanding of our business.
• Advanced level of knowledge regarding regulatory, audit and compliance policies regarding the securities industry is needed.
• Positive attitude, team oriented, enthusiastic, professional, forward thinker and strong work ethic.
• Due to nature of risk with responsibilities, attention to detail and accuracy are required.

You demonstrate these behaviors:

• Results Orientation: (Disciplined and Delivers Results)- Focusing on the desired end result of one's own or one's units work; setting challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them.
• Customer Orientation: Demonstrates proactive behavior by anticipating clients' needs and taking ownership as the point of contact, working towards a resolution in a timely manner in order to deliver a consistent, superior, client experience. Seeks out key individuals involved in a situation to learn their perspectives.
• Flexibility: Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures, procedures, and technology. Looks for opportunities to provide the most critical support during high volume seasons.
• Initiative: Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked to or required by the situation.
• Analytical Thinking: approaching a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Fostering Teamwork: Provides assistance, information, or support to others, in an effort to build or maintain relationships with them. Actively engage during team turbos and team meetings. Provides contributions to the team by sharing best practices with others, and gives honest and constructive feedback to other team members.
• Influencing Others: The ability to gain others' support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions.

What's in it for you

At Schwab, we're committed to empowering our employees' personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you'll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance