*MANAGER I OPERATIONS* WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? City National Bank is looking for an FX Operations Manager within Capital Markets Operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong Foreign Exchange back-office knowledge. This role is responsible for processing/authorizing transactions that support Foreign Exchange Sales & Trading. This role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask with strong communication skills. The FX Operations Manager will follow policies and procedures within company standards, participate in projects assigned to operational department, and analyze current processes to identifying opportunities for improvements. What you will do * Provide support for FX Spots, Forwards, NDFs etc. * Subject Matter Expert in all Back-Office operations. * Builds and manages a strong and diverse operations organization to meet business objectives and maximize productivity, quality, customer service/satisfaction, colleague morale, retention, controls on operating risk, and financial goals. * May function as liaison with Technology, Compliance, Risk, Sales and Trading internal partners, as well as business units from around the bank. Ensures a good working relationship is maintained between departments and colleagues. * Ensures activities are in compliance with legal/regulatory requirements and CNB policy and procedure. This includes adherence to all internal and external requirements related to OFAC, BSA, AML and all other applicable compliance related functions as appropriate to the departmental assignment. * Ensures staff receives appropriate training to maintain proper risk-related controls and knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements. * Ensures that staff makes the appropriate decisions, which may include escalating to management, referring client transactions to KYC Department for enhanced due diligence or Compliance Investigations for potential Suspicious Activity Reporting as required under BSA regulations or Corporate Security for potentially fraudulent activities. * With management, participates in departmental and bank-wide projects as back office SME; tracks task assignments, ensures departmental resources are available, and; implements strategy and project steps with consideration to constraints of budget, schedule and impact. * Identifies, recommends and implements new processes, procedures and products to improve workflow, efficiency and/or profitability; oversees or participates in operations development and improvement programs. * Creates and facilitates changes by integrating new systems or processes with existing ones; measures results and identifies necessary corrective actions required to meet goals. * Establishes and communicates a clear understanding of internal/external customer requirements and the importance of strong service relationships; maintains customer service standards and monitors and responds to trends. * Seeks and implements industry best practices across operations; remains knowledgeable in industry trends and developments. * Effectively communicates to inform, persuade, influence and direct others. * Directly or indirectly oversees all Human Resources and related functions, including hiring staff and personnel issues. This includes timely completion of performance appraisals, accurate payroll records, and the development and career planning of staff. * Performs other duties as assigned or requested. * All City National products, financial solutions and services are to be provided ethically and with integrity in a manner that is consistent with the client-first culture and values embodied in City National's PRIDE statement. *Must-Have** * Minimum 3 years banking operations experience in a financial institution required. * Minimum 3 years banking and operations management experience. * Minimum 2 years experience in managing projects and/or teams required. *Skills and Knowledge* * 5 years management experience within a Foreign Exchange department preferred. * OPICS experience a plus. * Management experience within financial services operations. * Critical and strategic thinker. * Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements. * Seasoned problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills. * Strong project management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to create influential documents, presentations and group or team facilitation. * Working knowledge of financial and budget process. *Compensation* Starting base salary: $71,869 - $114,797 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions. **To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications* The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. *Benefits and Perks* At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues. 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