Senior Wealth Management Operations Associate

First PREMIER Bank; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical benefits for 20+ hours per week

401(k) matching up to 5%

Free dental and vision coverage

Generous paid time-off plans

Job summary

First PREMIER Bank in Sioux Falls is looking for a professional in financial services operations. The role involves ensuring accurate transaction processing, maintaining compliance, and serving as a liaison for client interactions. The successful candidate will need 5+ years of experience in finance, particularly in areas like trust administration.

Alongside competitive benefits, the position upholds high customer service standards, with significant opportunities for process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial services operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of transaction coding and fiduciary tax principles.
• Relevant training or certifications in trust or investment disciplines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate transaction processing for client accounts.
• Serve as liaison between internal teams and clients.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Financial services operations experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe

Knowledge of trust administration

Problem-solving skills

Education

Post-secondary education in finance or related field

Job description

Job Description

Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Shift: M-F 8am-5pm
Job Status: Full-Time
Company: First PREMIER Bank

About the Role

Ensures accurate transaction processing, maintains detailed records, and upholds regulatory compliance. Serves as a key liaison between internal teams, custodians, and clients to deliver seamless service and operational excellence.

Responsible for the accurate setup and ongoing maintenance of client accounts, including processing updates such as contact information changes, beneficiary designations, and ownership modifications.

Ensures seamless execution of account transactions like transfers, rollovers, and distributions while maintaining meticulous records for compliance and audit readiness.

Supports operational integrity by tracking all client interactions, service requests, and documentation in accordance with internal standards.

Executes a wide range of financial transactions, including security trades, cash movements, and client distributions, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

Carefully verifies transaction details, adheres to processing deadlines, and utilizes system tools and checklists to minimize errors.

Proactively monitors and resolves any issues related to pending or failed transactions.

Performs account reconciliations by comparing internal records with external sources such as custodians, banks, and trading platforms to ensure consistency across systems.

Validates financial data by balancing debits and credits, verifying cash positions and holdings, and using reconciliation tools to maintain data integrity.

Investigates and resolves discrepancies by coordinating with external vendors and documenting resolution steps.

Adheres to regulatory requirements (including AML protocols), internal policies, and industry standards by reviewing documentation for accuracy and completeness, monitoring for unusual activity, and maintaining compliant communication records.

Proactively flags potential compliance issues for further review and stays up to date with evolving regulations through ongoing training.

Acts as a point of contact for client inquiries across phone, email, and secure messaging platforms. Resolves a variety of client issues, including transaction delays, documentation gaps, and portal access problems, by coordinating with internal teams and ensuring follow‑up until resolution.

Upholds high standards of customer service by anticipating client needs, maintaining a professional and empathetic tone, and reinforcing the organization’s commitment to excellence.

Continuously evaluates operational workflows to identify opportunities for process improvement by analyzing inefficiencies, redundancies, and recurring issues.

Gathers insights from team feedback, client experiences, and performance data to uncover patterns and pain points.

Benchmarks internal practices against industry standards and best practices to recommend and support the implementation of more efficient, scalable solutions.

Collaborates with wealth managers, account officers, compliance teams, and other stakeholders to support client service.

Prepares client reports, manages documentation, and ensures timely follow‑ups to facilitate smooth communication and workflow.

Provides stakeholders with accurate data and tools needed to deliver high‑quality service and meet client expectations.

Skills & Qualifications

5+ years of experience in financial services operations (e.g., wealth management, banking, or brokerage) supported by post‑secondary education or equivalent experience in finance, business, or a related field is preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe, with the ability to manage data and documentation efficiently is preferred.

Strong knowledge of trust administration, including transaction coding, fiduciary tax principles, principal and income accounting, and interpretation of trust documents is preferred.

Demonstrated understanding of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory standards, with relevant training or certifications in trust, investment, or financial planning disciplines is preferred.

Systematically gathers, interprets, and evaluates information to identify trends, solves problems, and supports data‑driven decision‑making.

Approaches challenges with a logical and creative mindset, identifies root causes, and implements sustainable solutions.

Assesses options, weighs potential outcomes, and makes timely, informed choices that align with organizational goals and client needs.

Competitive Benefits Package

• Full medical benefits when working 20+ hours per week.
• Traditional and high‑deductible health plan options available.
• Free dental and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time‑off plans.
• 401(k) – dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5% of total compensation.
• Special discounts and offers for events at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.
• PREMIER Wellness Program.
• Paid community volunteer hours – PREMIER averages 30,000 hours per year.
• Employee parties and other celebration events.