Hybrid Senior Securities Operations Specialist

Principal Financial Group; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Eligible

Job summary

Principal Financial Group is seeking a Securities Operations Specialist III in Minneapolis. The role emphasizes balancing and reconciling complex securities transactions, addressing escalated inquiries, and driving process improvements within the custody solutions team.

You will operate in a hybrid environment with in-office and flexible scheduling, supporting risk mitigation and client service excellence while coordinating with various partners to ensure accurate, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in customer service, trust operations, asset servicer or financial services.
• Proven experience in securities operations with a focus on process improvement.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform balancing, reconciliation, research, and issue resolution for complex securities transactions.
• Serve as primary contact for complex transactions and escalated issues.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements to mitigate risk.
• Deliver training and development opportunities to team members.
• Lead or participate in process and technology improvements to boost efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal partners to identify improvements and support objectives.
• Lead small projects and contribute to broader initiatives.
• Maintain a positive, solution-oriented approach with collaboration.

Skills

Customer service

Trust operations

Asset servicer

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

DTCC

Fed

SWIFT

Custody systems

Job description

Principal Financial Group is seeking a Securities Operations Specialist III in Minneapolis. The role emphasizes balancing and reconciling complex securities transactions, addressing escalated inquiries, and driving process improvements within the custody solutions team.

You will operate in a hybrid environment with in-office and flexible scheduling, supporting risk mitigation and client service excellence while coordinating with various partners to ensure accurate, compliant operations.