Custody Associate

Job Description Summary

Onsite Work Environment: This position requires full-time onsite work. Must live within commutable distance from our home office.
As a Custody Associate, you will play a critical role in supporting the operational integrity of our financial services platform. This position is responsible for performing a variety of essential custody-related procedures, including processing stock deposits, interpreting legal documentation, and executing both depository and trade reconciliations. You will serve as a liaison between branch offices and the home office, ensuring seamless communication and resolution of custody-related inquiries.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Conduct data entry into company systems, and review and verify the information to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Carry out operational tasks by following established processes. May involve adjusting basic settings or parameters in order to meet performance standards.
• Use standard office software to carry out basic formatting of letters, memoranda, and routine reports.
• Maintain files and records.
• Ensure a positive experience for internal clients by having courteous interactions with them.
• Assess compliance with established standards and protocols for routine inquiries.
• Support others by carrying out basic data management tasks.
• Follow a range of mandatory procedures to ensure that work is carried out to the required quality standards and/or to ensure adherence to external regulatory codes and internal codes of conduct.
• Develop and maintain excellent procedural or technical skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.

 

Knowledge of: 

• Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and Outlook to create/update documents, reports, spreadsheets and emails.
• Principles, practices, and procedures of general office concepts and those that govern finance and/or securities industry operations.
• Regulations for specific assigned functional area.

 

Skills:

• Supports business processes with guidance but not constant supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages.
• Uses clear and effective elementary verbal communications skills under supervision to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies.
• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.
• Works under guidance (but not constant supervision) to analyze data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
• Uses an understanding of numerical concepts to perform mathematical operations such as report analysis under supervision.
• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop, monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.
• Works under supervision to select, deploy and get the best results from the most appropriate office system.

Education

High School (HS) (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 7 to 12 months

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Resident

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. 
We expect our associates at all levels to:
•  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.