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M&T Bank · 1 day ago

Entry Level Securities Operations Specialist (Trust & Investment Services) - Hybrid

Burlington, VT

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$20.55/hr - $34.25/hr

1+ years exp

M&T Bank is a financial institution seeking to enhance their Wealth & Institutional Services Division. The role involves executing a high volume of securities transactions and collaborating with Front and Middle Office teams to ensure accuracy and compliance in operations.

Financial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Process a steady flow of transactions – including free receipts, free deliveries, internal movements, gifts, and same‑day DTC/Fed transactions – per policies and SLAs

Balance, research, and resolve exception items across depositories, general ledger, and house accounts; document findings and follow‑ups

Partner with Front/Middle Office to clarify requests, resolve discrepancies, and execute changes

Verify transactional activity processed by teammates (independent verification/dual controls) to ensure accuracy and completeness

Interpret data from internal/external sources to process moderately complex transactions with a strong sense of urgency

Identify and escalate risk, compliance, and suspicious activity issues in line with risk appetite and regulatory standards

Contribute to process improvements – recommend and help implement changes that enhance accuracy, throughput, and controls

Uphold internal control standards; support timely remediation of audit and regulatory findings

Qualification

Securities transactionsAccount balancingRiskComplianceExcel proficiencyTrust accounting systemsProfessional communicationDetail-orientedCollaborative

Required

Associate's degree, or equivalent work experience

1+ years' general work experience

Preferred

Comfort working with assets and account balancing – strong numerical skills and attention to detail

Proficiency with Excel, Outlook, Word, and SharePoint for tracking, documentation, and timing coordination

Clear, professional communication; ability to prioritize and manage workload under time constraints

Risk and compliance mindset; commitment to internal control standards and audit readiness

Experience in a similar back‑office environment

Experience with trust accounting systems, depositories (e.g., DTC, Fed), and general ledger workflows

Intermediate Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation templates) and familiarity with operational reporting

Knowledge of accounting principles relevant to postings, reconciliations, and error resolution

Company

M&T Bank

Glassdoor3.6

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Founded in 1856

Buffalo, New York, US

10001+ employees

http://www.mtb.com

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