Trust Operations & Asset Movement Specialist

Baird Careers; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED is seeking a Middle Office Trust Associate in Milwaukee to support Trust Administration with account openings/closings, asset movement, and cost adjustments.

You’ll work closely with Trust Associates and Trust Officers, leveraging Excel to prepare distribution schedules and reports. The role requires 2–3 years in the financial industry, familiarity with trust documents, and a keen attention to detail with a client-service mindset.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in the financial or securities-related industry.
• Familiarity with trust and estate documents.
• Understanding of financial industry concepts.
• Experience with financial or trust accounting systems is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support Trust Administration with account establishment and termination processes.
• Assist with cost basis information research and data gathering to accurately reflect system cost basis.
• Responsible for the transfer of securities and cash, both internally and externally.
• Assist with the fee process through all stages, including establishing initial fee, ongoing coding, and final fee processing.
• Assist Trust Administration with organizing, maintaining and uploading account documentation in our electronic storage system, including physical filing of original legal documents.
• Prepare reports as needed and ensure the data is appropriately distributed. Research, gather, and compile data from various sources.
• Prepare distribution schedules utilizing Microsoft Excel for asset distribution in the account termination process.
• Provide flexible, friendly and proactive service to clients, both internal and external.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial industry knowledge

Attention to detail

Customer service

Data handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Trust accounting systems

Job description

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED is seeking a Middle Office Trust Associate in Milwaukee to support Trust Administration with account openings/closings, asset movement, and cost adjustments.

You’ll work closely with Trust Associates and Trust Officers, leveraging Excel to prepare distribution schedules and reports. The role requires 2–3 years in the financial industry, familiarity with trust documents, and a keen attention to detail with a client-service mindset.