Supervisor, Trade Settlement – Wealth Operations

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Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You’ll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you.

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Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $63,500.00 - $85,000.00 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)

About This Job

The main purpose of this job is to supervise staff and processes associated with clearance and settlement of stocks, bonds, mutual fund trades and ACM Settlement in both foreign and domestic markets.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Essential Functions

•  Supervise staff and processes associated with clearance and settlement of stocks, bonds, mutual fund trades and ACM Settlement in both foreign and domestic markets

• Monitor and direct all daily, weekly, and monthly settlement activity to ensure accurate and efficient processing within the area

• Manage liability to reduce risk of inaccurate settlement processing of stocks, bonds, mutual fund trades and ACM Settlement to avoid monetary risk, significant reputational risk with high net-worth clients, exposure to large fee losses from Trust Clients, and confidence risk with administrators and portfolio managers 

• Ensure all compliance related requirements for Audit/Compliance are completed to ensure no violations occur

• Develop comprehensive conversion and testing plans and successfully implement new enhancements with zero defects

• Oversee department workflow and effectively communicate decisions, priorities and relevant information to team members

• Provide guidance to team members on departmental projects/issues, coach and develop training plans, lead development conversations and answer day-to-day questions for team members

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong knowledge of Trust or security asset types, settlement processes and depository settlement information

• Ability to collaborate successfully with both administrative and portfolio managers to ensure Trust Client requirements are exceeded

• Ability to recommend changes for process improvements and recognize project related cross-functional impact

• Ability to coach and develop team members with proven experience to build teams within area of influence

• Self-starter with strong decision-making skills and the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the company clearly expressing ideas and concepts both verbally and written

• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient in all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive show aligned with our culture and core values

• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required

• 3+ years of Trust Operations Experience or equivalent required

• 2+ years of asset management experience required

• 1+ years leadership experience required

• Experience in Management Reporting required

*Onsite 4 days per week

**Level of role is determined by knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

***For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles.  This compensation range is for the Supervisor, Trade Settlement - Wealth Operations or Senior Supervisor, Trade Settlement - Wealth Operations level job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in determining most appropriate job level and making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certi