M&T Bank’s Wealth & Institutional Services Division (WISD) is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Securities Operations Specialist to join the Security Movement and Control (SMAC) team. This team plays a critical role in supporting the trade lifecycle for trust accounts, ensuring the accurate processing, reconciliation, and settlement of high-volume securities transactions. In this role, you will oversee the daily settlement and processing of trading activity across DTC and Federal Reserve systems, working with a range of asset classes including equities, fixed income, and money market instruments. You will focus on validating transaction accuracy, identifying and resolving exceptions, and ensuring trades are completed in a timely and compliant manner. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to build expertise in securities operations within a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
What You’ll Do:
Support the end-to-end processing and settlement of securities transactions for trust accounts
Review and validate high volumes of trade activity to ensure accurate and timely settlement
Reconcile trade data across multiple systems and investigate discrepancies or failed trades
Resolve transaction issues by partnering with internal teams, investment managers, and third parties
Process and record cash and asset movements in accordance with established procedures and controls
Balance and research exception items across depositories, general ledger accounts, and internal systems
Perform independent verification of transactional activity to ensure accuracy and mitigate risk
Monitor shared inboxes and workflows to prioritize and respond to incoming requests
Communicate effectively with front office, middle office, and external partners to resolve issues
Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation efforts
Ensure all activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and risk standards
Escalate risk and compliance concerns as appropriate
What a Day in the Role Looks Like:
You will spend your day overseeing the settlement of trade activity, much of which is system-generated, ensuring everything aligns correctly across platforms. When exceptions arise, you will step in to research discrepancies, resolve failed trades, and ensure accurate booking of transactions. The environment is structured and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, accountability, and collaboration. You will regularly work across teams and asset types, gaining exposure to the full trade lifecycle while building expertise in securities operations.
Education and Experience Required:
Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience
1+ years’ general work experience
Education and Experience Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Internship or early experience in banking, financial services, or operations
High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in resolving discrepancies
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Comfortable asking questions and seeking clarity in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work
Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities and deadlines
Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to supporting shared goals
Exposure to securities operations, trade processing, or back-office banking functions
Familiarity with financial instruments such as equities, fixed income, or money markets
Proficiency with Excel and comfort working with data and multiple systems
Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn new platforms and processes
Solid understanding of basic accounting or financial concepts
Why This Role:
Exposure to high-value, high-volume trading activity
Opportunity to build foundational knowledge of the securities trade lifecycle
Hands-on experience with multiple asset classes and settlement platforms
A strong entry point into financial services and wealth operations
Work Model & Location
This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence four days per week
Eligible candidates must live within reasonable commuting distance to 626 Commerce Drive, Amherst, NY 14228
Scheduled Shift/Required Availability:
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
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M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $20.55 - $34.25 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Amherst, New York, United States of America
Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. Founded in 1856 in Buffalo, NY we are now a top 11 full-service US-based commercial bank with a retail footprint across the east coast and wealth services available nationwide and abroad. As a bank, we offer advice, guidance, expertise, and solutions across the entire financial spectrum that combines M&T’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. We are a community-minded organization with more than 167 years of experience. We serve customers, community, and colleagues whether they be across the street, across the state or across the country.
As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values drive the work we do – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, candor and we seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members.
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