Hybrid Entry Level Securities Operations Specialist – Trust & Investment Services

at M&T Bank

• Job title: Entry Level Securities Operations Specialist – Trust & Investment Services
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: $21 - $34 per hour
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Amherst, United States

About the role

• Entry Level Securities Operations Specialist executing a high volume of securities transactions for specialized clients at M&T Bank. Collaborating closely with Front and Middle Office teams for efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Process a steady flow of transactions – including free receipts, free deliveries, internal movements, gifts, and same‑day DTC/Fed transactions – per policies and SLAs.
• Balance, research, and resolve exception items across depositories, general ledger, and house accounts; document findings and follow‑ups.
• Partner with Front/Middle Office to clarify requests, resolve discrepancies, and execute changes.
• Verify transactional activity processed by teammates (independent verification/dual controls) to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Interpret data from internal/external sources to process moderately complex transactions with a strong sense of urgency.
• Identify and escalate risk, compliance, and suspicious activity issues in line with risk appetite and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to process improvements – recommend and help implement changes that enhance accuracy, throughput, and controls.
• Uphold internal control standards; support timely remediation of audit and regulatory findings.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, or equivalent work experience
• 1+ years’ general work experience
• Comfort working with assets and account balancing – strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Excel, Outlook, Word, and SharePoint for tracking, documentation, and timing coordination
• Clear, professional communication; ability to prioritize and manage workload under time constraints
• Risk and compliance mindset; commitment to internal control standards and audit readiness
• Experience in a similar back‑office environment
• Experience with trust accounting systems, depositories (e.g., DTC, Fed), and general ledger workflows
• Intermediate Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation templates) and familiarity with operational reporting
• Knowledge of accounting principles relevant to postings, reconciliations, and error resolution.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid volunteer time
• Competitive benefits