Brokerage Operations Associate - Cashiering

Company: Alpaca
Company: Alpaca
Location: Remote - Global
Posted on: 2023-11-09 01:03
Your Role: This is an opportunity to join a Fintech firm specializing in many facets of the broker-dealer space. You will help our team by processing money movements, transaction reconciliations, and investigating transaction history. The team is 100% distributed and remote. The role will be reporting directly to one of the Firm’s Director of Operations. Things You Get To Do: Assist with the funding flows in and out of our Broker Dealer, Alpaca Securities, via ACH deposits and withdrawals, or wire transfers via our banking partners.  Process internal money movements via our in-house journal system. Process as needed, incoming and outgoing money movement using either our ACH, or domestic and international wire function. Make sure funds incoming and outgoing are posted timely and accurately. Research and resolve money transactions that fall outside of standard funding flow processes. Resolve inquiries and assist our Client Support team with cashiering type of questions or requests. Participate in a variety of departmental projects—both operational and in support of our company culture—and take on additional responsibilities, as needed by your leadership team. Review and reconcile daily reports. Report any red flags to our internal AML department involving movement requests for deposits or withdrawals. Assist with documenting procedures and updates processes as needed. Who You Are (Must-Haves): Excellent communication skills. Investigative skills and problem solving mindset.  Ability to identify areas for improvement in processes and funding flows.   Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, recognizing and processing multiple priority tasks.   Possess general knowledge of U.S. securities back office operations of a broker-dealer and/or carrying firm, specifically money movement, funding flows, and transaction reconciliation.   Must be able to follow company tenets of: Stay Curious Have Empathy Be Accountable Be able to work in a remote environment Strong customer focus mindset.   Have basic knowledge of SQL, metabase, or other database coding language  Easily adapt between Microsoft and Google document and spreadsheet solutions Be flexible to assist other functional areas when necessary Support department initiatives and company vision Must be able to change and adapt to the ever-changing regulatory landscape of the financial industry. Possess a Series SIE and 99 or higher securities license or achieve a passing result on the 99 within the first 90 days of employment. Minimum of 2+ years of experience in the brokerage industry specifically in the cashiering departments Who You Might Be ( Nice-to-Haves): Series 7 Knowledge of Treasury and/or finance and banking procedures.  How We Take Care of You: Competitive Salary & Stock Options Benefits: Health benefits start on day 1. In the US this includes Medical, Dental, Vision. In Canada, this includes supplemental health care.  Internationally, this includes a stipend value to offset medical costs.    New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500 Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card Work with awesome hard working people, super smart and cool clients and innovative partners from around the world Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
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