Securities Services Ops Specialist I (Fund Accounting)

BOK Financial•Tulsa, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Securities Services Operations Specialist I is primarily responsible for transactional processing supporting Wealth Management accounts on trust and/or bond accounting systems. Duties may include setting up and maintaining securities, processing transactions, executing and settling trades, handling foreign currency exchanges, valuations, and reconciliations. The specialist works closely with Wealth Management account officers, Operations & Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Audit departments, as well as external depositories, vendors, and brokers, to ensure client accounts are accurately reflected for performance and reporting requirements. The role is part of a collaborative, conscientious, and goal-oriented team that values initiative and quality. Team members are responsible for driving processes, with accessible managers and mentorship available to support development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 1–4 years of directly related experience in a high-volume securities operations environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The stated experience is preferred.
Advanced PC and operating software application skills.
Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills, including the ability to plan and coordinate potentially large volumes of transactions.
Demonstrated experience independently solving complex problems and identifying appropriate resources while meeting stringent deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, leadership ability, and social and professional etiquette, including oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely and gain consensus among parties with conflicting interests.
Working knowledge of a broad variety of securities and Wealth Management accounting systems.
Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices, especially reconciliation and detail-oriented tasks in a potentially high-volume environment.
Ability to improve efficiency, track complex activities, and improve methodology.

Nice To Haves

General understanding of trust and/or bond accounting.

Responsibilities

Ensure security transactions, daily processes, documentation, and agreements are completed timely, accurately, and within policy guidelines.
Use securities-processing and Wealth Management knowledge to define, measure, analyze, improve, report on, and control processes to meet internal, external customer, and regulatory requirements.
Resolve complex issues in a timely manner to minimize losses to the bank or client, and support auditors, Compliance, account officers, investment managers, WMS management, and support personnel.
Test and document reports that support day-to-day operations and longer-term strategic decisions.
Work proactively across groups to identify solutions or resources for projects and exception processing.
Collaborate with internal employees and management and external clients to resolve issues or provide education about processes and key technology solutions.
Process Wealth Management account transactions, including securities setup and maintenance, trade execution and settlement, foreign currency exchange, valuations, and reconciliations.