Securities Services Ops Specialist I (Fund Accounting)

BOK Financial•Tulsa, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Securities Services Operations Specialist I handles transactional processing for Wealth Management accounts on trust and/or bond accounting systems. Work may include securities setup and maintenance, transaction processing, trade execution and settlement, foreign currency exchange, valuations, and reconciliations. The specialist works with Wealth Management account officers, Operations & Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Audit teams, 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, quality, and mentorship. The position supports timely and accurate securities operations, resolves complex issues, improves processes, tests and documents reports, and collaborates with internal and external partners to address exceptions and provide process or technology education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One to four years of directly related experience in a high-volume securities operations environment 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 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, particularly reconciliation and detail-oriented tasks in a potentially high-volume environment.
Ability to improve efficiency, track complex activities, and improve methodology.

Nice To Haves

A 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 knowledge of securities processing and Wealth Management to define, measure, analyze, improve, report, and control processes to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Resolve complex issues promptly to minimize losses to the bank or client.
Provide support to 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, potentially including securities setup and maintenance, trade execution and settlement, foreign currency exchange, valuations, and reconciliations.