Security Trust Operations Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Investment Trust Operations Professional to join our Trust Operations team. This role is responsible for the end-to-end operational support of investment trust accounts, including trade management, investment income processing, and multi-layer reconciliation. The ideal candidate brings 2-5 years of hands-on trust operations experience and thrives in a high-accuracy, deadline-driven environment., Trade Management

• Process and settle equity, fixed income, and mutual fund trades for trust and investment accounts in accordance with established procedures and regulatory timelines.
• Monitor trade confirmations, identify and resolve settlement exceptions, and coordinate with custodians, brokers, and internal investment teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate trade records and audit trails within the Cheetah trust accounting system
• Support corporate action processing including dividend elections, tender offers, mergers, and voluntary events affecting trust portfolios.

Investment Income Posting

• Accurately post dividends, interest, capital gains distributions, and other investment income to trust accounts on a timely basis.
• Reconcile income projections against actual receipts and investigate variances between expected and posted income.
• Coordinate with the income team and custodians to resolve missing or incorrect income postings.
• Support month-end and quarter-end income accrual processes.

Client & Omnibus Reconciliations

• Perform daily, monthly, and ad hoc reconciliations of client trust accounts against custodian statements, ensuring positions, cash balances, and income are accurately reflected.
• Conduct omnibus account reconciliations, identifying and resolving breaks between internal sub-account records and custodian-level holdings.
• Document and escalate reconciliation breaks in a timely manner, tracking resolution through to completion.
• Prepare reconciliation reports for management review and regulatory purposes.
• Partner with technology and operations teams to improve automated reconciliation workflows and reduce manual processing.

General Operations & Compliance

• Assist in the preparation of operational reports, exception logs, and performance metrics for senior management.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and reconciliation records.
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements (OCC, SEC, state trust laws) and internal policies.
• Participate in system upgrades, testing, and process improvement initiatives.

• 1-2 years of experience in trust operations, investment operations, or a closely related financial services role.
• Demonstrated experience with trade processing, investment income posting, and account reconciliation in a trust or custody environment.
• Proficiency with trust accounting systems Cheetah preferred (others include FIS AddVantage, Fiserv Trust, SEI, or similar).
• Strong understanding of financial securities markets, financial instruments (equities, fixed income, mutual funds, MBS), investment products, trade settlement process
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data validation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate, communicate and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Familiarity with medallion signature guarantee requirements and ACATS/non-ACATS transfer processes.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with omnibus account structures and sub-accounting.
• Familiarity with SWIFT messaging standards and custodian reconciliation platforms.
• Exposure to regulatory reporting requirements Core Competencies

Pulled from the full job description

• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance, * Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement and support for professional certifications (CTOP).
• Collaborative, growth-oriented team culture with clear advancement opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year, * 401(k)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance