Trust Operations Specialist Lead

About the Role:

Designs and completes a variety of tasks and projects related to the Trust Department.

• Implements projects and work assignments according to departmental goals, objectives, and policies.
• In addition to having the ability to process all tasks of the Specialist II, the Specialist III is familiar with all aspects of trade order, trade placement and trade settlement.
• Prepares outgoing wires for trade settlement.
• Performs a variety of written and verbal communications to ensure satisfactory completion or implementation of projects.
• Provides in-house expertise relation to various projects
• Acts as liaison between Trust Management Services and CTC on trading and asset transfers.
• Coordinates all incoming and outgoing asset transfers (stocks, bonds, mutual funds) and is expert in how assets are booked to the system including tax lot and cost basis.
• Assists with tax form preparation and the payment of taxes due and scheduling and payment of estimated tax payments
• Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
• Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
• May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
• Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.
• Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
• Embraces our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice”
• May perform other duties as assigned.

About You:

• High School Diploma or equivalent certificate required.           
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field, preferred.                
• 5+ years, related experience, preferred.            
• Thorough understanding of departmental professional and business goals and how they contribute to the Bank’s business objectives
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated effective time and project management skills
• Strong working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to accomplish work assignments under minimal supervision and tight deadlines
• Well-developed analytical and critical reasoning skills

The pay range for this role is $26.00 to $34.00.

The pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Primary Location: Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).

1045 W Katella Avenue Suite 100 Orange CA 92867

Our Benefits:

We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: [email protected].

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.