Entry Level Securities Operations Specialist (Trust & Investment Services) - Hybrid
M&T Bank is a leading financial institution seeking an Entry Level Securities Operations Specialist to join their Wealth & Institutional Services Division. The role involves executing securities transactions, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring accuracy and compliance in operations.
Responsibilities
- Process a steady flow of transactions – including free receipts, free deliveries, internal movements, gifts, and same‑day DTC/Fed transactions – per policies and SLAs
- Balance, research, and resolve exception items across depositories, general ledger, and house accounts; document findings and follow‑ups
- Partner with Front/Middle Office to clarify requests, resolve discrepancies, and execute changes
- Verify transactional activity processed by teammates (independent verification/dual controls) to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Interpret data from internal/external sources to process moderately complex transactions with a strong sense of urgency
- Identify and escalate risk, compliance, and suspicious activity issues in line with risk appetite and regulatory standards
- Contribute to process improvements – recommend and help implement changes that enhance accuracy, throughput, and controls
- Uphold internal control standards; support timely remediation of audit and regulatory findings
Skills
- Associate's degree, or equivalent work experience
- 1+ years' general work experience
- Comfort working with assets and account balancing – strong numerical skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency with Excel, Outlook, Word, and SharePoint for tracking, documentation, and timing coordination
- Clear, professional communication; ability to prioritize and manage workload under time constraints
- Risk and compliance mindset; commitment to internal control standards and audit readiness
- Experience in a similar back-office environment
- Experience with trust accounting systems, depositories (e.g., DTC, Fed), and general ledger workflows
- Intermediate Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation templates) and familiarity with operational reporting
- Knowledge of accounting principles relevant to postings, reconciliations, and error resolution
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