Custody Operations Specialist

* The selected candidate must be local to our Las Vegas, NV office or be willing to relocate and have availability to report in-office full-time.
*** JOB OVERVIEW
** The Custody Operations Specialist will be responsible for executing and supporting daily operational processes across transaction processing, account management, and reconciliations, with a specialized focus on cryptocurrency and digital asset services. This role requires a strong foundation in traditional financial operations—such as wire transfers and core trust/banking systems—combined with a good understanding of cryptocurrency trading, blockchain networks, and custody solutions.

The specialist will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in all operational activities while supporting the Company’s institutional-grade custody platform.
** RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
*** Custody Operations:
Support the safekeeping and transfer of custodied assets, ensuring secure custody processes and compliance with policies.
* Transaction Processing:
Support the movement of custodied assets into and out of the custody environment.
* Daily Reconciliations:
Perform reconciliations of assets under custody balances across internal systems, core platforms, and external strategic partners.
* Core Platform Entries:
Post and validate journal entries, ensuring proper accounting treatment across fiat and crypto transactions.
* Transaction Monitoring:
Track and validate fiat transactions, including bank transfers, trading settlements, and custody activity.
* Account Management:
Support the opening, maintenance, and servicing of client accounts, including both fiat and digital asset accounts.
* Risk & Compliance

Collaboration:

Partner with the Risk and Compliance Team to ensure transaction monitoring, AML/KYC checks, and regulatory reporting requirements are met.
* Process Improvement:
Identify and recommend enhancements to operational workflows, controls, and system efficiencies.
* Reporting:
Prepare operational reports for management, auditors, and regulators as required.
** PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
*** Prior experience working in trust operations.
* Experience working for a qualified and regulated custodian.
* Strong appreciation for the level of maturity and ethics required for this role.
** QUALIFICATIONS
* ** Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
* 3–7 years of experience in financial operations, treasury operations, or banking; experience in digital assets or fintech strongly preferred.
* Strong knowledge with custody, wire transfer processes, and operations accounting.
* Experience with reconciliations and posting entries to core trust/banking systems and/or custody platforms.
* High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across risk, compliance, technology, and client service teams.
* A person-people who genuinely enjoys working alongside others; easy to get along with, respectful, and has a positive presence on the team.
** TECHNICAL SKILLS
** To be successful in this role, you should have experience with and an understanding of the following:
* Experience in custody technologies such as SS&C Black Diamon (formerly known as Inno Trust).
* Demonstrated strong general technical competence.
* Ability to synthesize multiple sources of input (data, stakeholders, client research, design) and arrive at high quality decisions.
* Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
** CULTURAL COMPETENCIES
** In addition to our core company competencies of Cultivates Innovation, Nimble Learning, Action Oriented, Collaborates, and Being Resilient, a successful candidate in this role should exhibit the following behavioral competencies:
* Customer Focus
* Results Driven
* Collaborative* Situational Adaptability
** LOCATION
* * This is an in-office position requiring physical presence during business hours to support operational coordination and oversight.
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
** This job operates…