Branch Operations Analyst Analyst

Job Title Branch Operations Analyst

Corporate Title Analyst

Location Santa Ana CA

Overview

As a Branch Operations Analyst within Document Custody Operations you will play a critical role in safeguarding mortgage collateral assets maintaining operational controls and supporting the delivery of high-quality custody services to internal stakeholders clients investors and regulatory agencies. You will serve as a trusted operational resource responsible for ensuring activities are executed accurately in compliance with established procedures and in alignment with risk management and audit expectations while developing subject matter expertise in one or more areas of Document Custody this capacity you will provide guidance oversight and support for complex transactions process improvements and operational initiatives directly contributing to operational excellence regulatory compliance client satisfaction and the protection of the Banks reputation. This role offers exposure to a broad range of custody functions including document intake and certification collateral file maintenance imaging and records management authorized signer validation release and transfer processing investor reporting support exception management quality control reviews audit preparation and client-facing operational activities. You will analyze and resolve operational issues perform detailed research validate documentation against established requirements coordinate with business partners and vendors help ensure work is completed accurately and within service level expectations and as you gain experience support peers through training process improvements operational governance and risk management activities that strengthen the overall control environment.

What We Offer You

• A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change innovation and collaboration

• A hybrid working model allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility generous vacation personal and volunteer days

• Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement

• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits retirement savings plans parental leave and family building benefits

• Educational resources matching gift and volunteer programs

What Youll Do

• Perform operational activities supporting Document Custody functions ensuring transactions records and documentation are processed accurately timely and in compliance with established policies procedures investor requirements and regulatory expectations

• Research analyze and resolve routine to moderately complex operational issues exceptions and customer requests while maintaining complete and audit-defensible documentation of all actions taken

• Serve as a control point within the operation by validating documentation approvals authorities and supporting records to ensure adherence to custody risk and compliance requirements

• Support operational governance activities including audits quality reviews internal controls monitoring risk assessments corrective action validation and process improvement initiatives

• Develop subject matter expertise within assigned operational functions and provide guidance training and knowledge-sharing support to teammates business partners and stakeholders

• Provide day-to-day oversight and coordination of contractor resources by supporting onboarding training productivity monitoring quality expectations workflow allocation and adherence to operational standards and procedures

Skills Youll Need

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance Operations Management or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience

• Relevant experience in operations loan servicing document custody collateral management banking operations financial services records management or a related operational environment

• Demonstrated experience reviewing documentation conducting research and applying established procedures controls or compliance requirements

• Experience using business applications workflow systems document management platforms and Microsoft Office products including Excel Word Outlook and Teams

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy in a deadline-driven environment

• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity optimize workflows to solve business problems while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs

Skills That Will Help You Excel

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients business partners auditors vendors and leadership

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to identify root causes and recommend practical solutions

• Self-motivated self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment

• Professional curiosity and a desire to continuously learn new operational processes regulations technologies and business functions

• Industry-related experience certifications advanced education or specialized training in mortgage operations banking compliance risk management quality assurance project management or operational excellence

Expectations

It is the Banks expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the Santa Ana CA office in accordance with the Banks hybrid working model.

Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.

The salary range for this position in California is $54000 to $ salaries may be based on a number of factors including but not limited to a candidates skill set experience education work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.

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