Custody Operations Specialist - Account Opening

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Job Description

The Account Opening team is hiring a Custody Operations Specialist 4 that is responsible for the operational support and processing of Wealth, Corporate, Commercial, & Institutional Banking (WCIB) client accounts and products of various types and sizes established by clients for various purposes. Accountable for setting up securities, general account and asset level maintenance with some level of supervision. Responsibilities have various levels of risk correlating to the type and size of account or product. Effectively and accurately coordinate, manage and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and within acceptable timelines. Understands and achieves established Service Level Agreements. Accountable for compliance with established department policies and procedures. This role supports the account onboarding process within a Center of Excellence (COE) by performing operational tasks related to account setup, data entry, and documentation review. The position works closely with onboarding teams and internal partners to complete account opening activities after client documentation has been finalized.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and system processing to support new account setup

• Complete account opening activities based on finalized onboarding documentation

• Review documents for accuracy and completeness, including required fields and signatures

• Process asset transfer and funding requests within established workflows

• Prepare and send required disclosures

• Follow established procedures, checklists, and operational guidelines

• Review work outputs as needed to ensure accuracy and alignment with requirements

• Partner with onboarding teams and internal stakeholders to complete workflow handoffs

Job Location:

• 1101 W. Washington St., Tempe, AZ 85288

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience OR
- Associate's degree and four or more years of relevant experience

Preferred Skills/Experience
- Basic understanding of regulatory and accounting principles which directly affect Wealth, Corporate, Commercial, & Institutional Banking business lines and clients
- Ability to quickly learn custody operational functions, systems, procedures, various products and/or services, for assigned area(s)
- Ability to multitask and meet established deadlines in a dynamic work environment

- Experience in data entry, operations, or process-driven work environments

- Ability to review documentation for accuracy and completeness

- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills
- Effective customer relations, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications

Location Expectations

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $25.63 - $34.18

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.