Securities Services Ops Specialist I

Securities Services Ops Specialist I

Securities Services Operations Specialist I is primarily responsible for all transactional processing supporting Wealth Management accounts on the trust and/or bond accounting system which could include setting up and maintenance of securities, transactional processing, trade execution and settlement, foreign currency exchange, valuations, and reconciliations. This position works closely with account officers within Wealth Management and Operations & Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Audit departments, external depository's, vendors, and brokers to ensure that client accounts are reflected accurately for performance and reporting requirements.

Team Culture: We are a collaborative, conscientious, and goal-oriented team. We value initiative, and we care about the quality of our work. Managers across the line of business are readily available and accessible for any needs you may have. You are responsible for driving the process, and our leaders are there to support you. Mentorship within the team is a common practice that will provide opportunities for growth.

How You'll Spend Your Time: You will ensure all security transactions, daily processes, documentation, and/or agreements are completed timely, accurately and within the policy guidelines. You will use your knowledge of securities processing and Wealth Management to continually define, visualize, measure, analyze, improve, report, and control processes with the goal to meet internal and external customer and regulatory requirements. You will resolve complex issues timely to minimize losses to the bank and/or client and provide support to auditors, compliance, account officers, investment managers, WMS management, and support personnel. You will test and document reports necessary to support day-to-day operations and longer-term strategic decisions. You will work proactively among the groups to identify solutions or resources to complete any project and/or exception processing. You will collaborate with internal employees and management and external clients to resolve issues and/or provide education with respect to processes or key technology solutions.

Education & Experience Requirements: This level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and 1-4 years of directly related experience in a high volume securities operations environment is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced PC and operating software application skills. Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills; ability to plan and coordinate the movement of potentially large volumes of transactions. Must demonstrate previous experience independently solving complex problems, and identifying appropriate resources while meeting extremely stringent deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, leadership ability, social and professional etiquette, including oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely. Ability to 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 with an emphasis on reconciliation and detail-oriented tasks in a potential high-volume environment. A general understanding of trust and/or bond accounting knowledge is preferable. Ability to improve efficiency, track complex activities and improve methodology.

BOK Financial Corporation Group is a stable and financially strong organization that provides excellent training and development to support building the long term careers of employees. With passion, skill and partnership you can make an impact on the success of the bank, customers and your own career! Apply today and take the first step towards your next career opportunity! The companies in BOK Financial Corporation Group are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status.