Deposit Ops Check Fraud Team Lead - Winter Haven

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Summary

The Deposit Operations Check Fraud Team Lead supports the daily operations of the Bank’s check fraud prevention and claims functions by directly leading Specialists and Analysts across the Bank’s full footprint. This role is responsible for executing established processes, managing day-to-day workflows, and ensuring timely, accurate, and risk-based decisioning within assigned functions.

The Team Lead partners closely with the Manager and Supervisor to drive operational performance, regulatory compliance, and customer experience, while providing hands-on guidance and support to the team. This position plays a key role in maintaining quality, meeting service level expectations, and escalating risk or performance concerns as appropriate. The Team Lead ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies while safeguarding customer information and supporting the financial integrity of a $65B+ institution.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead Daily Operations and Team Oversight - Supervise Specialists and Analysts across alert review, deposit exceptions, mobile and ATM processing, fraud claims, liability, and recoveries. Provide real-time direction, monitor work queues, and ensure daily work is prioritized and completed accurately.

• Workflow Management and SLA Execution - Manage queues, assignments, and escalations to ensure work is completed within regulatory deadlines and service level expectations. Adjust daily priorities to address volume fluctuations and maintain throughput.

• Coaching, Development, and Performance Support - Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance support to team members. Reinforce expectations and partner with the Supervisor on performance reviews and development planning.

• Fraud Detection, Decisioning, and Risk Mitigation - Review and support fraud alert decisioning, exception handling, and claim processing. Escalate complex or high-risk scenarios to the Supervisor or appropriate risk partners.

• Regulatory and Policy Adherence - Ensure team adherence to Regulation CC, UCC, Check 21, ECCHO rules, and internal policies. Reinforce compliance expectations and escalate concerns as needed.

• Quality Assurance and Error Resolution - Conduct quality reviews to identify errors and trends. Address findings through coaching and follow-up to improve accuracy and consistency.

• Process Execution and Feedback - Execute established processes and provide feedback on workflow efficiency and potential improvements. Identify issues and escalate opportunities for enhancement to leadership.

• Training and Onboarding Support - Support onboarding and training of new hires and assist with cross-training efforts. Ensure team members are equipped to perform assigned functions effectively.

• Stakeholder Support and Issue Resolution - Serve as a point of contact for branches and business partners for day-to-day support. Resolve routine issues and escalate more complex concerns as appropriate.

• Procedure Adherence and Administrative Support - Ensure procedures and job aids are followed and remain accurate. Assist with documentation updates, reporting, and other operational support as directed by leadership.

• It is the responsibility of this role to take ownership of all tasks and challenges that they encounter in the operation of their assigned position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 5 years total in banking is required, of which 2 years must be in a field such as Criminal Justice, Fraud Prevention, Accounting, Business Admin Finance or similar. Experience with leading a team.

Licenses & Certifications

• National Check Professional Certification (NCP) - Preferred or willingness to obtain within 3 years in role.

• Obtain ABA Certificati