How to hire a manager officer

How to hire a manager officer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step manager officer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a manager officer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new manager officer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the manager officer you need to hire. Certain manager officer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A manager officer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, managers officer from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of managers officer.

   Type of Manager Officer	Description	Hourly rate
   Manager Officer		$24-56
   Office And Operations Manager	Office and Operations managers are tenured or experienced employees with a strong office administration and business operations background. They oversee office operations and ensure that the administrative team is working well... Show more	$18-38
   Service Office Manager	Service office managers are executive professionals who support the operations of a company by maintaining office systems and supervising staff members. These managers are required to perform inventory management and purchasing of office materials such as office supplies, marketing materials, event supplies, and production materials... Show more	$26-60

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Payroll
   • Financial Statements
   • Schedule Appointments
   • Office Operations
   • Human Resources
   • Real Estate
   • Office Equipment
   • PowerPoint
   • QuickBooks
   • CPA
   • Bank Deposits
   • Travel Arrangements
   • HIPAA
   • Financial Reports

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage a clinic that specializes in prosthetic and orthotic services.
   • Reconcile all business accounts and prepare monthly financial reports and tax reports for CPA.
   • Implement date responsive A/R and A/P controls.
   • Handle all insurance audits and work with CPA for tax filings.
   • Receive and analyze all reports of apparent rights and HIPAA violations.
   • Utilize QuickBooks to track monies paid for rentals, expenses and security deposits.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your manager officer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A manager officer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, managers officer' average salary in hawaii is 54% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level managers officer 56% less than senior-level managers officer.
   • Certifications. A manager officer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a manager officer's salary.

   Average manager officer salary

   $77,479yearly

   $37.25 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manager officer salary

   $51,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average manager officer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$99,909	$48
   2	New York	$91,802	$44
   3	Virginia	$87,604	$42
   4	California	$81,290	$39
   5	Texas	$72,759	$35
   6	Georgia	$69,955	$34

   Average manager officer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Citi	$117,161	$56.33	30
   2	State Street	$113,442	$54.54	37
   3	Department of Homeland Security	$87,697	$42.16	30
   4	Douglas County	$60,925	$29.29	3

4. Writing a manager officer job description

   A good manager officer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a manager officer job description:

   Manager officer job description example

   Who we are looking for
   As Officer you will be a member of the Registration Management Team working primarily on the AML Periodic Review team. In the role, you will be responsible for Managing client relationships, day-to-day running of the team, providing both detailed client reporting and internal reporting for Senior Management, related ad-hoc project work and working closely with peer managers to ensure that client expectations and regulatory requirements are met. Requiring knowledge of the regulations impacting investor accounts servicing with a key focus on the anti-money laundering / know your client regime in Ireland. An understanding of related Fund Administration activities is essential.
   
   This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.
   Why this role is important to us
   The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
   What you will be responsible for
   As Officer you will:
   Responsible for Managing client relationships specific to investor AMLDay-to-day running / managing of the team
   Coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within project scope.Oversee aspects of Registration related tasks. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress.Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project.Contribute to an effective risk management framework, ensuring team complies with controls and escalates issues and concerns proactively.
   Technical Knowledge /Process Improvement
   Ensure that specialist knowledge relating to the team is kept current and disseminated as appropriate and be aware of possible future developments and trends Proactively identify and act on opportunities to improve current processes to meet the changing requirements of our clients, to improve efficiency, or to reduce risk Ensure an awareness of and adherence to the key TA controls at all times Ensure team participation in the completion and implementation of department wide projects as required and to lead local team initiatives Participate in data review, including checking and sign-off of work, where controls require Officer sign-off
   Communication
   Attend and contribute to operational, client, risk, audit and regulatory meetings as required Communicate relevant information as appropriate up and down the line and escalate where necessary Attend and actively participate in all team meetings, ensuring communication is open
   Team Management
   Manage resources to ensure all queries and tasks are resolved in a timely manner Work as an effective team member with other internal providers to meet our key deliverables Act as a point of escalation for team members/internal providers with challenges or concerns relating to the Registration team and manage these issues to resolution, with consideration for the internal escalation policy Ensure a focus on resource management, including the planning and management of holiday leave, training days and sick leave Ensure the team procedures are operationally sound with an emphasis on risk reduction and compliance issues, that they are in place for all tasks and that they are adhered to Foster an environment where team members are developed, trained, coached and mentored to bring them to a high standard of knowledge and quality, making use of the Training Pathways provided. Focus on development opportunities for your Senior Associates and Associates and ensure that time is made available to focus on non-operational management aspects of role through the delegation of tasks where appropriate.Develop and assign team goals and objectives which are in line with overall organizational goals Support and champion team integration within the department along with interdepartmental and organizational integration.
   Leadership
   Using corporate PPR tools, actively participate in the performance appraisal process with your team.Monitor individual and team performance and provide regular feedback throughout the year to your direct reports and provide support to Associate 2's with staff in this regard.Actively contribute to department staff planning, including recruitment and succession planning and remaining within budgeted staff numbers Promote a positive working environment and good levels of team morale. Senior Associates no longer have direct reports in IFDS.
   What we value
   Core Competencies
   Extended AML / KYC knowledge Pervious people management experience Experience within Transfer AgencyAccurate, Precise and OrganizedTeam Oriented, EnthusiasticExcellent communications skills
   Education & Preferred Qualifications
   Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required
   Excellent administrative, organisational and business support skills, with the ability to multi-task and to work calmly under pressure.Excellent working knowledge of MS Office suite including Word, Excel and PowerPointPrevious knowledge of Transfer Agency systems desirable Strong written & verbal communication skills Possess excellent organizational, planning and co-ordination skills.Ability to work accurately to tight deadlines Proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team Sound procedural, technical and product knowledge of the Transfer Agency business is desired.Typically candidate will have approximately 5 years' experience in a similar environment, including at least 1-2 years' experience in a management/supervisory capacity.
   About State Street
   What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
   Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
   Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
   State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right manager officer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your manager officer job on Zippia to find and recruit manager officer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit managers officer, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new manager officer

   Once you've selected the best manager officer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new manager officer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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