Securities Services Ops Specialist II (Asset Control)

BOK Financial Corporation; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BOK Financial Corporation in Tulsa seeks a Securities Services Ops Specialist II to manage transactional processing for Wealth Management accounts. The role engages with various departments to ensure accuracy in reporting and compliance.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and have 5-7 years experience in securities operations. Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, resolving issues, and improving operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a high-volume securities operations environment is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles with emphasis on reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Process transactional data for Wealth Management accounts.
• Ensure timely completion of security transactions and documentation.
• Conduct detailed reconciliation of financial balances.
• Resolve complex operational issues to minimize losses.
• Design and document reports to support operations.

Skills

Securities processing knowledge

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Wealth Management accounting systems

PC and operating software applications

Job description

Securities Services Ops Specialist II (Asset Control)

Location: Tulsa -TUL

Areas of Interest: Administrative; Bank Operations; Professional; Wealth Management Operations

Pay Transparency Salary Range: Not Available

Application Deadline: 07/17/2026

Job Description

The Securities Services Operations Specialist II is primarily responsible for all transactional processing supporting Wealth Management accounts on the trust and/or bond accounting system. Duties include setting up and maintaining securities, transactional processing, trade execution and settlement, foreign currency exchange, valuations, and reconciliations. This position works closely with account officers within Wealth Management and Operations & Technology, Risk, Compliance and Audit departments, external depository’s, vendors and brokers to ensure that client accounts are reflected accurately for performance and reporting requirements. The role provides training, guidance, serves as an escalation point for urgent issues, and acts as a subject‑matter expert for support personnel in high‑risk processes.

How You'll Spend Your Time

• You will apply knowledge of securities processing and Wealth Management to continually define, visualize, measure, analyze, improve, report, and control processes with the goal to meet internal and external customer and regulatory requirements.
• You will ensure all security transactions, daily processes, documentation, and/or agreements are completed timely, accurately and within the policy guidelines.
• You will verify completeness and accuracy of balance load information received as well as perform detailed reconciliation of participant balances by the source of funds and investment balances to assets or cash received from prior record keeper/trustee.
• You will resolve complex issues timely to minimize losses to the bank and/or client and provide support to auditors, compliance, account officers, investment managers, WMS management, and support personnel.
• You will design, test, and document reports necessary to support day‑to‑day operations and longer‑term strategic decisions.
• You will serve as the backup for other needs within Wealth Management Services functional units to identify solutions and assist with special projects.

Education & Experience Requirements

This level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and 5‑7 years of directly related experience in a high‑volume securities operations environment is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Advanced working knowledge of a broad variety of securities and Wealth Management accounting systems.
• Advanced PC and operating software application skills.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices with emphasis in reconciliation and detail‑oriented tasks in a potentially high‑volume environment. A general understanding of trust and/or bond accounting knowledge is preferable.
• Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills; ability to plan and coordinate movement of potentially large volumes of transactions. Must demonstrate previous experience independently solving complex problems, and identifying appropriate resources while meeting extremely stringent deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, leadership ability, social and professional etiquette, including oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely. Ability to gain consensus among parties with conflicting interests.
• Very strong ability to improve efficiency, track complex activities, and improve methodology.
• Ability to provide training in a constructive and effective manner to various levels of personnel.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

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The companies in BOK Financial Corporation Group are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status.