Securities Ops Spec II

Principal Financial Group•Minneapolis, MN

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Principal is seeking a Securities Operations Specialist II to join their Principal Custody Solutions (PCS) team. This role involves performing a variety of operational tasks for complex securities or cash related transactions or processes that require extensive knowledge of unit functions and systems. The company is a purpose-led firm motivated by its mission to make financial security accessible to all, and has been a trusted leader for over 140 years.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
3+ years of experience in customer service, operations, financial services or business processing
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, OneNote, Teams)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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