Columbia Bank · 3 weeks ago
Lead Trust Ops Specialist
Columbia Bank is seeking a Lead Trust Ops Specialist to oversee and approve the firm’s Private Security and Real Estate valuation activities. The role involves managing complex transactions, ensuring compliance with trust regulations, and leading a team while providing expertise on various projects.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Review and approve all aspects of the firm’s Private Security and Real Estate valuation activities
Process transactions during times of high volumes
Communicate effectively with clients, authorized third parties, and asset sponsors to resolve discrepancies or follow-up on requests
Adhere strictly to trust regulations and security standards including our customer identification program, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Bank Secrecy Act, Internal Revenue Code, and all other applicable banking and trust regulation set forth by the IRS and various other regulatory agencies
Acts in a lead capacity to other department staff
Handles work of complex nature
Implements projects and work assignments according to departmental goals, objectives, and policies
In addition to having the ability to process all tasks of the Specialist II, the Specialist III is familiar with all aspects of trade order, trade placement and trade settlement
Process complex activities related to bulk vendor valuations, bulk client valuation notices, and litigation activities
Performs a variety of written and verbal communications to ensure satisfactory completion or implementation of projects
Provides in-house expertise relation to various projects
Ensure all transactions are processed accurately and according to the relevant documentation
Review team processing activities and approve cash and securities transactions in the trust accounting system related to valuations
Assist in training and development of junior staff members
Assist Manager in executing day-to-day management responsibilities
Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training
Keeps up to date on regulation changes
Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training
Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description
May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert
Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words
Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate
Embraces our vision to become 'Business Bank of Choice'
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ Years of related experience required
Thorough understanding of departmental professional/business goals and how they contribute to the bank's business objective
Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated effective time/project management skills
Strong working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software to include Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as accomplish work assignments under minimal supervision and tight deadlines
Well-developed analytical and critical reasoning skills
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions
An employee assistance program
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Tuition assistance
Mental health resources
Identity theft protection
Legal support
Auto and home insurance
Pet insurance
Access to an online discount marketplace
Paid vacation
Sick days
Volunteer days
Holidays
Company
Columbia Bank
Columbia Bank is a provider of personal and business banking services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-06-01Acquired
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