We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Operations Manager to join our Credit Card Operations team. This role is crucial in supporting daily activities and ensuring the stability, integrity, and continuity of our credit card systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production support and system management, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Primary responsibilities include
- Production Support: Provide ongoing support for credit card operations, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning of systems and processes.
- System Stability and Integrity: Monitor and manage system stability, ensuring data integrity and continuity of operations.
- Change Management: Deliver change requests, including pricing changes, rewards updates, and updates to credit bureau monitoring processes.
- Demand Intake and Prioritization: Manage the production-support intake process, maintain and prioritize the Jira backlog, evaluate resource capacity, and assign the appropriate subject-matter experts based on urgency and business impact
- Issue Resolution: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational issues promptly to minimize impact on business operations.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product partners, finance, and customer service, to ensure seamless operations and support.
- Utilize problem-solving skills and innovative approaches to transform the customer experience, driving tangible improvements and measurable outcomes.
- Manage a well controlled team by identifying key risks, maintaining processes and procedures, and ensuring thorough reporting to mitigate risk.
Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in operations management, preferably within the financial services industry.
- Strong understanding of credit card operations and related systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in relevant software and tools.
Hours & Work Schedule
- Hours per Week: 40
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday- 4 days in Office- Johnston RI and 1 day remote.
- Occasional travel to Shelton CT required
Base salary with opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus (AIP):
Pay Transparency
The salary range for this position is $101,000 - $137,000 per year plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience.
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits .
About UsEqual Employment Opportunity
Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field
- Proven experience in operations management, preferably within financial services
- Strong understanding of credit card operations and related systems
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in relevant software and tools
Citizens Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Citizens and has not been reviewed or approved by Citizens.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents, up to 16 weeks for birthing parents, 10 days of emergency back‑up care, and adoption assistance of more than $25,000. Recognition for adoption support underscores a strong family‑friendly posture.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes 11 paid holidays and up to 27 PTO days. The breadth of leave is presented as generous versus many peers.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision options pair with an HSA that includes a company contribution, plus mental‑health access via Spring Health (eight no‑cost sessions), Hinge Health, wellness programs, and discounted gyms. Eligibility at 20+ hours per week broadens access to these resources.
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What We Do
As one of the oldest and largest financial services firms in the United States with a history dating back to 1828, we’re committed to providing solutions and expertise that support our customers, clients, colleagues, and communities in what’s next on their own unique journey. We invest in the humans who build the logic, ideas, and innovations that bring new technologies to life. Investments in AI, cloud computing, machine learning and automation provide our engineers the tools that enable us to remain competitive and win in today’s environment. At Citizens, we recognize that the journey to accomplishment is no longer linear and that individuals are made of all they have done and all they are going to do. Whether you’re considering banking with us or looking to work with us, you’ll find a customer-centric culture and a supportive, collaborative workforce at Citizens. You’re made ready and so are we. If you're ready to advance your career in technology and security, learn more about opportunity's Citizens offers here: https://jobs.citizensbank.com/digital-transformation
Why Work With Us
We empower the colleagues that power our tech. With growth & upskilling opportunities and sought-after benefits, plus a diverse culture of people and perspectives, we help our colleagues achieve career goals. Because innovation can’t happen without the minds and hearts of our people. Technology is constantly evolving, and we believe you can too.
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