Trust services is looking for a Trust Operations Associate to join our dynamic Trust Reconciliation team. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated & passionate professional who has background experience in US retirement/operations, process design, risk mitigation and a proven ability to work closely with various partners. This individual will play a key role in supporting daily Trust functions while also contributing to processes/initiatives that position our business for the future.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and is eager to make an impact.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and review daily cash reconciliations, ensuring receipts, disbursements, taxes, and lockbox accounts are all reconciled and in balance by the close of business.
Identify out of balances and take proactive steps to resolve all breaks daily.
Monitor and manage incoming/outgoing money for payrolls, manual trades, ACH activity, and check deposits.
Research and own the resolution of trading issues and reconciliation breaks to ensure aging remains within SLA’s.
Successfully monitor and follow up on escalated items, seeing problems through to resolution and closure.
Support check deposit process by receiving and depositing checks.
Process tax corrections and support annual production of tax forms for participants/plans.
Initiate and approve customer wires and book transfers; transmit and void files to the bank.
Assist in monthly and quarterly aged item reporting.
Collaborate with and support other members of the Reconciliation unit in completing daily functions.
Ensure all procedure documentation is accurately reviewed and maintained. Ensure controls are being followed and steps taken to mitigate risk.
Contribute ideas for process optimization to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Work with internal teams for requirements, design, implementation and documentation.
Monitor email inbox and respond to inquiries providing timely and accurate information.
Required Qualifications:
Strong Excel skills and experience with Power Apps & Power BI
Strong attention to detail skills
Minimum 3-5 years of financial services experience ideally from a retirement plan provider.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of trading platforms and US retirement industry preferred
Strong understanding of cash/share reconciliation and impacts.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment under tight deadlines. Demonstrate initiative and being a team player.
Excellent customer service, communication, and problem resolution skills. Able to work with diverse teams and
Previous experience working with SQL, FIS Omni, JIRA and/or Matrix CC360 a plus
Experience working in projects or process-improvement initiatives, establishing & documenting requirements, developing solutions, and status reporting to management & partners.
Familiarity with SAFE AGILE methodology
When you join our team:
We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
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