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Columbia Bank

Regional bank expanding through acquisitions

Trust Operations Specialist 1

AccountingPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeDenver, CO, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent certificate is required.
  • One year of related experience is preferred.
  • Prior financial services experience in a transaction-processing environment is preferred.
  • Must be highly organized and able to handle multiple tasks at one time.
  • Must have strong organizational, time-management, problem-prevention, and problem-solving skills.
  • Must have excellent communication skills.
  • Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment.
  • Must be flexible and willing to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Must exercise professional judgment aligned with the bank's culture and success attributes.
  • Must have a strong understanding of a PC and Windows environment.
  • Must be developing professional expertise and apply company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.

Responsibilities

  • Post all transactions accurately on the trust accounting system without direction.
  • Ensure transactions are processed accurately and according to client instructions.
  • Ensure documentation related to cash transactions is appropriately archived and noted.
  • Proactively communicate with clients by phone to advise them of request status.
  • Quickly remediate issues or concerns arising from client contact.
  • Ensure all procedures related to client contact are followed.
  • Under guidance from senior team members, assist with cashiering activities related to institutional client conversions and deconversions.
  • Under guidance from senior team members, develop an understanding of complex distribution activities, including Roth conversions, alternative-asset re-registrations, plan distributions, and other complex processing activities.
  • Comply with applicable bank regulations for assigned functions and responsibilities, keeping current on regulatory changes; knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training.
  • Follow bank policies and procedures and compliance regulations, and complete required annual or job-specific training.
  • Maintain working knowledge of the bank's written policies and procedures regarding the Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, bank security, and other applicable regulations.
  • As requested, coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as a subject-matter expert.
  • Demonstrate and foster the company's culture through actions and words.
  • Take personal initiative and serve as a positive example for others.
  • Support the company's vision to become the Business Bank of Choice.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

Columbia Bank

Regional bank expanding through acquisitions

Columbia Banking System operates as a regional bank holding company that grows through acquisitions to serve Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. It provides traditional banking services—checking and savings accounts, mortgages, and commercial and consumer loans—through local branches, online, and mobile channels, with a focus on relationship banking. After merging with Umpqua Holdings, the bank now operates under the Umpqua Bank brand, balancing local community ties with the scale of a larger regional bank. Its goal is to be a reliable regional lender and financial services provider for individuals and businesses while expanding its footprint.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tacoma, WA
Founded
1988

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