Entry Level Securities Operations Specialist – Trade Settlement, Processing

M&T Bank

Securities Operations Specialist managing trade settlement and processing for trust accounts. Supporting the accurate processing, reconciliation, and settlement of high-volume securities transactions.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeAmherst • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $21 - $34 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the end-to-end processing and settlement of securities transactions for trust accounts
Review and validate high volumes of trade activity to ensure accurate and timely settlement
Reconcile trade data across multiple systems and investigate discrepancies or failed trades
Resolve transaction issues by partnering with internal teams, investment managers, and third parties
Process and record cash and asset movements in accordance with established procedures and controls
Balance and research exception items across depositories, general ledger accounts, and internal systems
Perform independent verification of transactional activity to ensure accuracy and mitigate risk
Monitor shared inboxes and workflows to prioritize and respond to incoming requests
Communicate effectively with front office, middle office, and external partners to resolve issues
Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation efforts
Ensure all activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and risk standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience
1+ years’ general work experience
High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in resolving discrepancies
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work
Exposure to securities operations, trade processing, or back-office banking functions
Familiarity with financial instruments such as equities, fixed income, or money markets
Proficiency with Excel and comfort working with data and multiple systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical benefits
Retirement plans
Paid volunteer time

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Hard Skills & Tools

trade processingsecurities transactionsdata reconciliationtransaction verificationrisk mitigationfinancial instrumentsequitiesfixed incomemoney marketsExcel

Soft Skills

attention to detailanalytical skillsproblem-solvingeffective communicationcollaborationorganizational skillstime managementprioritization

Certifications

Associate’s degree