Operation Service Department-Custody Associate/AVP

Bank of China USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of China USA is seeking a Custody Associate to handle securities settlement processing, custody functions, and client reporting in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in securities back-office or client services, with AVP level demanding 4+ years. The successful candidate will contribute to risk management and regulatory compliance while supporting client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or economics required.
• At least 2 years in securities industry back‑office or client service roles for Associate; 4+ years for AVP.
• Knowledge of securities industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process securities settlements and custody-related transactions per customer instructions.
• Perform daily reconciliation of holdings, corporate actions, tax withholding, and client reports.
• Prepare daily and monthly client reports and invoices for payments.

Skills

Securities knowledge

Back-office

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

Established in 1912, Bank of China is one of the largest banks in the world, with over $3 trillion in assets and a footprint that spans more than 60 countries and regions. Our long‑term outlook, institutional weight and global breadth provide our clients with a stable and reliable financial partner, whether in Corporate or Personal Banking or our Trade Services, Commodities, Financial Institutions and Global Markets lines of business.

Overview

The role of the Custody Associate will be responsible for processing securities trades, settlement and custody‑related transactions in accordance with the customers' instructions to ensure alignment with the Bank’s procedures, policy guidelines, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Securities Settlement Processing (50%)

• Review customer instructions and compare to settlements received in Central Depositories’ respective systems.
• Report to supervisor of any unusual activities, special cases and/or disputes.
• Conduct accurate and timely daily reconciliation including but not limited to securities holding, corporate actions, tax withholding, customer reports, etc.

Asset Servicing for Clients’ Holdings (30%)

• Conduct review of customer entitlements prior to crediting of customer accounts with corporate actions funds/securities.
• Conduct daily reconciliation including but not limited to securities holding, corporate actions, tax withholding, and customer reports.

Prepare Client Reports/Invoices (10%)

• Prepare various daily and monthly customer reports.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports as needed by client and/or management.
• Prepare customer invoices timely for payments due.

Risk Management/Compliance/Internal Audit (10%)

• Prepare counterparty and issue list for OFAC screening.
• Update procedures to reflect current workflow processes and regulatory compliance updates.
• Understand and comply with the Bank’s procedures, policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Escalate suspicious transaction to Legal Compliance Department.
• Respond to internal Audit Department’s request timely and assist to remediate any audit issue findings.
• Provide timely responses to inquiries from Head office internal and external auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or economics required.
• At least 2 years of experience in securities industry (i.e. bank, brokerage firm) back‑office or client service‑related roles required for Associate level; At least 4 years of work experience required for AVP level.
• Knowledge of securities industry is a must.

Pay Range

Actual salary is commensurate with candidate’s relevant years of experience, skillset, education and other qualifications.

USD $42,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.