Securities Ops Spec II

** What You'll Do*
* Principal is seeking a Securities Operations Specialist II to join our Principal Custody Solutions (PCS) team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, this may be the position for you!

As a Securities Operations Specialist II, you will perform a variety of operational tasks for complex securities or cash related transactions or processes that require extensive knowledge of unit functions and systems.

Here are some examples of the kinds of things you'll do:

+ Manage complex securities activities

+ Differentiate, process, and reconcile transactions

+ Research inquiries and resolve customer complaints for internal partners and/or clients and investment managers

+ Review time critical and/or complex documents

+ Coordinate situations involving multiple departments

+ Provide department level reporting using multiple sources

+ Day-to-day income and entitlements processing

+ Provide training and support to team members, offer guidance, and assist with updating procedures and process improvements

+ Back-up other desks and work under minimal supervision

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

** Who You Are*
* + High School Diploma or equivalent

+ 3+ years of experience in customer service, operations, financial services or business processing

** Skills that will help you stand out:*
* + Trust and Custody experience

+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy

+ Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

+ Effective organizational, multi-tasking skills

+ Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgement

+ Ability to comprehend moderate operational processes and their interrelationship

+ Team player with strong interpersonal skills and adaptability

+ Self-starter with ability to follow request through resolution

+ Proficiency with key MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, One Note, Teams)

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Experience with industry tools such as SEI T3000, DTCC, Fed, and SWIFT is preferred

** Salary Range Information*
* Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

** Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)*
* $24.85 - $33.31 / hour

** Time Off Program*
* Personal Time Off (PTO) is provided to hourly (non-exempt) employees and provides a set amount of accrued time earned each pay period. Employees can use their PTO for vacation, personal or short-term illness.

** Pension Eligible*
* Yes

** Location(s)*
* This posting is only available for our Minneapolis, MN office (within 30 miles).

** Work Environments*
* This role offers a hybrid schedule (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek)

** Work Authorization/Sponsorship*
* At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)  and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants (https://)

** Investment Code of Ethics*
* For Principal Asset Management positions, you'll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

** Experience Principal*
* At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we're imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services - and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being.

Check out our careers site ()  to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

** Principal is an Equal…