Investment Operations Reconciliation Specialist

On-site position in Overland Park, Kansas.

About the role

The Reconciliation Specialist is a member of the Technology and Reconciliation team responsible for the accurate daily reconciling of cash, money markets, client DDA’s, and custodial positions within the trust accounting platform while providing superior customer service to clients through effective operational system support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile the cash balances for 3 banking relationships with uninvested cash on the trust accounting platform.
• Prepare and reconcile positions on the trust accounting platform against money market holdings.
• Prepare and reconcile positions on the trust accounting platform against 2 custodian holdings.
• Prepare and reconcile positions on the trust accounting platform against mutual fund holdings.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations to be provided to clients.
• Create and distribute reports for audit packages.
• Prepare client custodial reconciliation letters.
• Track and report custodial fee revenue for clients.
• Create, update, and perform ongoing review and testing of procedures and daily checklists.
• Cross-train and maintain working knowledge of procedures to provide effective backups during peer absences.
• Offer exceptional client service by providing timely analysis, research, and resolution to client or CSR inquiries and issue resolution.
• Provide timely responses to client or staff inquiries or issues.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Test custom and release software enhancements related to job duties.
• Participate in both internal and external disaster recovery tests.
• Keep manager informed of issues impacting the team.
• Maintain effective working relationships by handling peer and management interactions in a positive and cooperative manner.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of trust accounting principles and securities industry experience.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and accurate data entry skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse client base of financial professionals.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a high-volume situation with time constraints with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.

Working Environment

• Work on a personal computer 80% of the day.
• May be asked to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Work in the Overland Park, KS office.