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How much do bank operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for bank operations manager in the United States is $63,456.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,000.00 and $77,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Bank Operations Manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bank Operations Manager, you need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, operational management experience, and typically a bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or a related field. Familiarity with banking software, risk management tools, and regulatory compliance systems, along with relevant certifications such as CAMS or Lean Six Sigma, is often required. Excellent leadership, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills help you effectively manage teams and handle fast-paced operational challenges. These competencies are critical for ensuring efficient banking operations, regulatory compliance, and high levels of customer satisfaction.

What does a Bank Operations Manager do?

A Bank Operations Manager oversees the day-to-day functions of a bank, ensuring efficient processes and regulatory compliance. They manage staff, streamline workflows, handle risk management, and improve customer service operations. Their role includes monitoring financial transactions, implementing policies, and maintaining security protocols. Strong leadership, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of banking regulations are essential for success in this position.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a Bank Operations Manager?

A Bank Operations Manager oversees and coordinates daily banking activities such as transaction processing, account management, compliance checks, and staff supervision. You will monitor workflow efficiency, implement policy changes, resolve escalated client issues, and ensure all operations comply with legal and regulatory standards. Collaboration with bank tellers, customer service teams, and department heads is common, as well as preparing various reports for senior management. The work environment is usually fast-paced and team-oriented, offering a mix of administrative and hands-on responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Bank Operations Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 49% Full Time, 47% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,456 per year, or $30.5 per hour.
Operations Services Supervisor (Teller Manager)

Operations Services Supervisor (Teller Manager)

First Citizens Bank

Asheville, NC

$20.25 - $27.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago


First Citizens Bank rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 141 rated banks


Job description

Overview

Are you a people person? Be a First Citizens person. Join our branch team and make a difference.

As an Operations Services Supervisor at First Citizens Bank, you will be responsible for the operational management of one branch and managing the team of service line associates. Processes teller transactions and other customer service requests. Facilitates customer awareness and education of bank capabilities, tools and resources. Responsible for identifying and referring sales opportunities to the appropriate bank partner. This position supports the sales efforts of a branch team.

A successful candidate will demonstrate:

Management Skills: Capable of managing and developing members on a team to ensure operational soundness

Customer Service Skills: Demonstrates professionalism and empathy in customer interactions

Adaptability: Has the ability to learn and adapt quickly to new information and technology and can effectively relay those changes to the team

Teamwork: Strives to build strong working relationships with those on their team as well as cross-functional relationships

Flexibility: Capable of handling multiple demands and can readily shift priorities to support direct reports in daily tasks

Influence: Capable of building rapport with different personalities to drive positive results

Agility: Able to process information and move quickly through problem resolution

Communication Skills - Interpersonal: Comfortable and confident with proactively engaging in conversation with different audiences


Responsibilities
  • Service Standards - Foster collaborative partnerships that deliver value for customers, prospects and colleagues. Initiate conversation to uncover sales or referral opportunities. Listen attentively and ask insightful questions to understand customer needs and preferences; and take prompt actions to address immediate needs. Proactively look for way to optimize performance by seeking coaching, supporting Bank initiatives and leveraging tools to enhance activities.
  • Operations and Administration - Comply with all regulations, bank policies, procedures and delegated authorities to manage risk related to credit, operational, reputational, regulatory and legal aspects of personal interactions, customer transactions and financial exposures. Complete required training by established deadlines. Perform general office management duties as assigned to ensure operational efficiency. Associates in roles defined to take deposits are accountable for transaction accuracy and operational efficiency of that function. The results may include an accountability for individual contribution as well as team performance.
  • Team Leadership - Manage performance and personnel functions for a team, ensuring operational soundness while executing on a plan to deliver results that create value for the customer and meet the financial expectations of the bank. Drive accountability to role expectations, responsibilities and authorities, providing one on one feedback and coaching that supports associate development and achievement of results. Leverages the expertise of Bank partners, other managers, and team to accomplish business goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 1 year of experience in Financial services, customer service, bank operations, or branch operations management OR High School Diploma or GED and 5 years of experience in Financial services, customer service, bank operations, or branch operations management

Preferred Area of Experience: Management or supervisory experience within banking

Skill(s): Financial literacy, Knowledge of retail banking products and services, Operations Management

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 1 year of experience in Financial services, customer service, bank operations, or branch operations management OR High School Diploma or GED and 5 years of experience in Financial services, customer service, bank operations, or branch operations management

Preferred Area of Experience: Management or supervisory experience within banking

Skill(s): Financial literacy, Knowledge of retail banking products and services, Operations Management

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

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