Bank Operations & Finance Assistant

Cass Information Systems•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

The Bank Operations & Finance Assistant provides cross-functional support to both the Operations and Finance departments. This role is responsible for stepping in as needed to assist with daily tasks across multiple areas during periods of staff absence or times of high volume. The individual must be adaptable, detail-oriented, and capable of efficiently switching between functions within bank operations and bank finance.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
In-depth knowledge of banking operations, including item processing and electronic banking systems.
Familiarity with deposit, loan, and accounting systems.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new banking technologies.
Solid understanding of banking regulations, particularly in the areas of payments, digital banking, and cybersecurity.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with strong verbal and written communication abilities for internal and external interactions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel (intermediate level).
Self-motivated with a focus on achieving results.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 years of banking experience, including exposure to deposit operations and accounting functions.

Responsibilities

Supports liquidity and portfolio management activities during employee absences or peak workload periods.
Performs deposit operations functions during high-volume times or in the absence of regular staff.
Assists with electronic services operations during peak periods or when additional coverage is needed.
Adheres to all company and department policies and procedures and stays up to date on changing processes.
Provides coverage for various daily operations such as item processing, Positive Pay, Direct Link Merchant services, check returns, ACH, and more.
Supports the Finance and Accounting Generalist with routine financial tasks.
Updates policies and procedures as needed to reflect changes in processes or regulations.
Participates in disaster recovery (DR) testing as required.
Assists with invoice processing related to account analysis and FIS review.
Performs all other duties as needed or assigned.