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Linda A. McGinnis

Wolcott,CT

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Operations Management professional with a proven track record of success and diverse expertise. Exceptional decision-making abilities demonstrated through the analysis of complex information, effective task prioritization, and strategic recommendations. Skilled in managing diverse resources across various levels, backgrounds, and skill sets to optimize operational efficiency. In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks including Reg D, Reg DD, Reg CC, and Reg E, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Support Manager

Nymbus
04.2021 - 07.2025

Balanced leadership responsibilities with hands-on client support, researching, testing working tickets while

maintaining a deep understanding of client environments and core features

  • Lead a team of 7 Product Support Analysts providing ongoing support to Financial Institutions post implementation
  • Served as primary escalation point for critical client issues including file processing errors related to ACH and check processing
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with Product, Technical Operations, IT and Implementation Team to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues
  • Maintained product management staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training 4 employees.
  • Established clear performance metrics for the product support team, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for product improvements based on customer feedback.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through timely and effective resolution of product issues.
  • Coached and mentored junior team members to improve their technical skills and problem-solving abilities.

VP Banking Operations Manager

BankMobile (formerly known as HigherOne)
06.2016 - 10.2020
  • Company Overview: Company that provides banking as a service.
  • Manage daily operations including all aspects of deposit operations including ACH, Wires, exception processing, internal account reconciliation, mobile deposits, FRB, and other adjustments.
  • Managed Financial Aid Refunds file processing for Universities across the US via ACH
  • Played a key role in a core system conversion from FISERV to FIS, which included mapping products, testing and validation.
  • Subject matter expert for setting up and testing all new products in the FIS Core Banking system.
  • Worked with various teams to set up T-Mobile Money products
  • Work with loss prevention team to identify and eliminate fraud.
  • Work closely with Care to resolve customers issues timely.
  • Managed banking escalation support team for Customer Care
  • Work directly with FIS to solve system issues.
  • Implemented controls for daily tasks performed.
  • Work with other business units on various projects related to new products and services.
  • Managed vendor relationship with FISERV, FIS, GreenDot, Ryan, LLC, Ensenta

Senior Director Banking Operations

HigherOne
12.2014 - 06.2016
  • Managed daily operations including ACH, wires, exception processing, internal account reconciliation, returned checks, deposits, debit card exceptions, scanning and balancing deposits through branch capture.
  • Managed FRB and Bank to Bank Adjustments.
  • Managed banking escalation support team for Customer Care.
  • Managed project team that performed changes to the FISERV core.
  • Managed Financial Aid Refunds file processing for over 1000 Universities across the US.
  • Managed vendor relationships with FISERV, GreenDot, ACI, Ryan, LLC.

Director Transaction Assurance

Higher One
12.2011 - 12.2014
  • Managed daily operations including ACH, wires, exception processing, internal account reconciliation, returned checks, deposits, debit card exceptions, scanning remote deposit.
  • Managed FRB and Bank to Bank Adjustments.
  • Managed banking escalation support team for Customer Care.
  • Managed Customer Information Program (CIP) for onboarding new customers.
  • Managed Smart Pay file processing for students making payments to universities.
  • Managed Financial Aid Refunds file processing for over 1000 Universities across the US.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

Transaction Assurance Specialist

Higher One
05.2011 - 12.2011
  • Reconciled and researched exceptions for all internal DDA accounts.
  • Reconciled FRB statement and researched exceptions.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing FRB adjustments.
  • Processed returned checks.
  • Balanced ACH files prior to sending them to core processor.
  • Input wires for processing.
  • Completed OFAC review for wires.
  • Created and balanced Smart Pay file for student payments to universities.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.

VP Operations

Miners Bank
01.2000 - 04.2011
  • Managed an Inhouse computer operations for FISERV Premier Software and network administration.
  • Performed upgrades to systems, maintained system backups, archiving, and performed disaster recovery testing.
  • Managed daily operations including deposit operations which included checking and NOW accounts, savings and money market accounts and CD’s and IRAs, electronic banking, proof and transit, and courier functions.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing daily ACH files.
  • Managed data conversions due to the acquisition of several branches.
  • Worked with vendor to install ATM at a branch and at a remote site.
  • Implemented back counter capture to streamline proof and transit process.
  • Implemented, set up and trained remote deposit capture for merchants.
  • Managed daily processing of inclearings utilizing VIE software.
  • Managed daily processing of return items to and from Federal Reserve.
  • Developed methods to streamline daily functions and improve productivity.
  • Performed all technical functions accurately and in a timely manner to remain in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Set up and maintain system specifications for all bank products.
  • Set up specs for Federal Call Reporting.
  • Balanced operational controls to minimize risk to the Bank.
  • Managed account escheatment.
  • Managed record retention for Operations and Branches.
  • Conducted annual Information Security Training.
  • Managed vendor relationships with FISERV, Unisys, Diebold, Morefield
  • Drafted budget for [Number] different departments and monitored expenditures.

Skills

  • Skilled in Microsoft Office tools
  • Skilled in Google Suite applications
  • Jira task tracking
  • Confluence documentation skills
  • Customer feedback evaluation
  • Customer complaint escalation
  • Cross-functional teamwork

Timeline

Product Support Manager

Nymbus
04.2021 - 07.2025

VP Banking Operations Manager

BankMobile (formerly known as HigherOne)
06.2016 - 10.2020

Senior Director Banking Operations

HigherOne
12.2014 - 06.2016

Director Transaction Assurance

Higher One
12.2011 - 12.2014

Transaction Assurance Specialist

Higher One
05.2011 - 12.2011

VP Operations

Miners Bank
01.2000 - 04.2011