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Operations Associate
full-timeHouston

Summary

Location

Houston

Type

full-time

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Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

We are dedicated to serving the public by promoting a strong financial system and a healthy economy for all. These efforts take a team of dedicated individuals doing many different jobs. Together we’re creating a workplace where Aptos talented people can thrive, and we welcome your unique background and perspective to help present the best possible solutions for our partners.

Location: #LI-Onsite. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please notify your Talent Acquisition Consultant.

About the Role:

We are looking for a versatile Operations Associate with experience in cash processing. You are required to have competence in basic cash handling and accounting skills, including balancing to expected totals.  Show strong adherence to the Custody Control principles and operating procedures. You will be based in Houston, TX.

You Will:

  • Maintain strict compliance with established control protocols while processing, validating, securely destroying, and distributing currency.
  • Demonstrate ability to independently solve problems when balancing operations and resolving discrepancies.
  • When assigned to High Speed, demonstrate ability to operate advanced high-speed currency counting and shredding equipment, requiring technical proficiency in handling power resets, clearing shredder jams, and performing smooth operator transitions.
  • When assigned to Shipping/Receiving, demonstrate ability to accurately count and verify deposits (including contaminated currency), fulfill orders from financial institutions for currency/coin, and prepare secure shipments for armored car pickup.
  • Display intermediate-level expertise in cash handling fundamentals, mathematical skills and the ability to operate and demonstrate aptitude with automated cash systems to balance work and generate reports.
  • Exhibit intermediate-level understanding of all room functions, cash automated systems and complete required paperwork for routing.
  • Develop effective interpersonal relationships with co-workers and management. Support team members with daily workloads and assist in other areas as needed.
  • Demonstrates ability to resolve balancing errors and correct their own and other’s errors with little assistance.
  • May be asked to assist in developing/writing desk/operating procedures as needed.
  • Display basic PC skills (10-key by touch) and perform basic administrative duties and post volume data for Operations. Assist in process improvement projects through individual and group contact and execute various ad hoc responsibilities as required.

You Have:

  • Above average skills may be demonstrated by a high school diploma or GED
  •  1-2 years of work experience involving cash handling, currency processing equipment operation, or cash vault operations and ability to become forklift and power lift certified. Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted for any of the above.
  • Physical requirements include ability to push/pull/store containers weighing up to 1200lbs.
  • Must be able to stand and perform work duties for up to 90% of the workday.
  • Positive peer relationships and team player mentality.
  • Composure under pressure and ability to handle stress.

Our Benefits:

Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:

  • Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
  • 401K match, and a fully funded pension plan
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and volunteer hours; flexible work environment
  • Generously subsidized public transportation and free parking
  • Annual tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development programs, training and conferences
  • And more…

Notes:

  • This position may be filled at various levels based on candidate's qualifications as determined by the department.
  • Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S and the role is not available for sponsorship. 
  • Work schedule varies by functional unit assigned to.
  • Some overtime and travel may be required.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please notify your Talent Acquisition Consultant.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

No

Job Category

Operations Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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Other facts

Tech stack
Cash Processing,Cash Handling,Accounting Skills,Balancing,Custody Control,Problem Solving,High Speed Equipment Operation,Currency Counting,Secure Shipment Preparation,Mathematical Skills,Automated Cash Systems,Interpersonal Relationships,PC Skills,10-Key by Touch,Process Improvement,Forklift Certification

About Federal Reserve System

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government.

One of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System, the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank serves eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

Follow us on Twitter: @philadelphiafed

Team size: 501-1,000 employees
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Industry: Financial Services
Founding Year: 1914

What you'll do

  • The associate will maintain strict compliance with control protocols while processing, validating, securely destroying, and distributing currency, and must demonstrate the ability to independently solve problems when balancing operations and resolving discrepancies. Responsibilities also include operating high-speed currency counting equipment or managing shipping/receiving tasks like verifying deposits and preparing secure shipments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Operations Associate do at Federal Reserve System?

As a Operations Associate at Federal Reserve System, you will: the associate will maintain strict compliance with control protocols while processing, validating, securely destroying, and distributing currency, and must demonstrate the ability to independently solve problems when balancing operations and resolving discrepancies. Responsibilities also include operating high-speed currency counting equipment or managing shipping/receiving tasks like verifying deposits and preparing secure shipments..

Why join Federal Reserve System as a Operations Associate?

Federal Reserve System is a leading Financial Services company.

Is the Operations Associate position at Federal Reserve System remote?

The Operations Associate position at Federal Reserve System is based in Houston, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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