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Raymond James Financial, Inc. Reconciliation Specialist | Operations Risk & Control Dept. | Memphis, TN or Southfield, MI in Southfield, Michigan
Description
This position will follow our hybrid work model; we expect candidates to be two days in-office and three days work-from-home at either of our Southfield, MI, or Memphis, TN, office locations.
Job Summary:
Under limited supervision, uses advanced knowledge and skills obtained through experience and/or training in the securities industry to reconcile various depositories and firm records. Associate will assist the firm in maintaining proper compliance with industry/firm rules and regulations. Collaborates with management and team to identify opportunities for operational efficiency and process improvement to mitigate financial, reputational and regulatory risk. Applies new and changing rules and/or regulations to daily work. Recommends solutions for issues and observations. Extensive contact with other Operations departments in terms of research, identification of issues and escalation of discrepancies. Minimal supervised contact with external auditors/examiners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Verify and reconcile domestic and foreign securities held at various depositories
Ensures reconciliations are accurate, complete and that discrepancies have been resolved in a timely manner
Performs data collection and analysis to ensure the firm is in compliance with regulatory requirements
Ensure industry rules, regulations and securities laws are adhered to for 15c3-3 and proper action is taken
Coordinates/participates in the quarterly examination and verification of physical securities held on premises
Serves as a back-up in cross-functional responsibilities
Maintains orderly and readily obtainable records for research and examination purposes
Creates and maintains appropriate job procedures with management support
Prepares summary documentation/work papers for special projects/observations with management support
Evaluates current processes and systems with the purpose of identifying gaps or creating efficiencies and process improvements
Performs user testing of system enhancements and new software applications for accuracy and usability
Assists in cross-training of the team in processes to ensure appropriate bench strength
Escalates observations/issues to Management that require attention in order to mitigate risk
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Financial markets, products and regulatory requirements
Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry
Back office brokerage operations (processes, terminology, systems)
General accounting procedures/concepts
Skill in:
Learning and applying new information, skills and processes quickly
Performing operational reconciliations
Evaluating processes and systems with the goal of mitigating risk and creating efficiencies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Ability to:
Demonstrate strong numerical aptitude and use critical thinking when solving operational problems
Ability to work independently with attention to detail as well as collaboratively within a team environment
Exhibit initiative and self-direction when performing tasks
Organize and prioritize multiple tasks with changing priorities in order to meet critical deadlines in a fast paced environment
Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Provide a high level of customer service
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Retain knowledge and skills utilized during the rotation of functions
Read, comprehend, and apply technical information
Use sound judgement to solve problems
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in a business related field and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the areas of cash and securities reconciliation, accounting, banking, and/or financial services industry.
or
- Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Licenses/Certifications:
- None required.
Job: Operations
Primary Location: US-TN-Memphis-Memphis
Other Locations: US-MI-Southfield-Southfield
Organization Operations & Administration
Schedule Full-time
Job Shift Day Job
Travel Yes, 5 % of the Time
Req ID: 2401196
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