Treasury Operations Analyst

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Job Summary

The Treasury Operations Department is responsible for processing transactions and preparing both internal and regulatory reports associated with the Investment Portfolio Collateral Management Funding (including Liabilities) and Safekeeping functions. The Operations Analyst maintains an accurate and current system of record that reflects all Treasury-related transactions. Treasury Operations primarily supports multiple Lines of Business at Key and its affiliates.

Portfolio responsibilities encompass managing fixed income securities such as bonds settling trades involving fixed income and equities processing principal and interest payments and reconciling General Ledger entries. Funding activities include administering KeyBank debt issuances and borrowings overseeing principal and interest payments monitoring aggregate cash positions at the Federal Reserve conducting due from account reviews initiating large-value wire transfers and reconciling General Ledger entries. Collateral management tasks involve pledging securities to support various contracts products and public deposits as well as monitoring collateral surpluses or deficits daily across all positions. Safekeeping duties include executing buy and sell transactions handling principal and interest processing distributing trade confirmations and receipts and ensuring accurate reconciliation of General Ledger entries.

The department consistently prepares managerial financial and regulatory reports and upholds robust internal controls to ensure full compliance with SOX regulations.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrated working knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger structures with the capability to create and maintain balanced entries.
• Accurately prepares and delivers information for managerial and financial reports in compliance with Service Level Agreements.
• Builds strong relationships with Line of Business Partners to effectively address and resolve discrepancies by providing detailed support.
• Actively participates in departmental projects.
• Skilled in researching and analyzing both typical and atypical patterns and trends.
• Proficient in performing all functions at the primary desk as well as supporting and providing backup across multiple desks/functions within the department.
• Experienced in working within various financial platforms.
• Collaborates independently with technology partners to define test and implement bug fixes and minor system enhancements.
• Proactively identifies and implements opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintains a high level of attention to detail in daily functions consistently recognizing identifying and processing transactions accurately.
• Conducts thorough research using available resources within designated timeframes.
• Makes sound decisions under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Performs and executes accurate balancing reconciliations between systems and general ledgers.
• Effectively manages multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented with the ability to work efficiently under deadlines and contribute successfully within a team environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned; duties responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
• Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures including without limitation acting professionally at all times conducting business ethically avoiding conflicts of interest and acting in the best interests of Keys clients and Key.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Finance Accounting or related (preferred) or equivalent work experience

Work Experience

• 2 years experience in financial operations with knowledge of Fixed Income securities paydowns pricing and security movements.
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including Vlookups); strong Microsoft Suite proficiency.
• Working knowledge of the Lightning (LFM) database system (preferred)
• Working knowledge of free security movements utilizing FED and/or BNY Mellon systems (preferred)
• Working knowledge of the CMS (Collateral Management System) database (preferred)
• Proficient in Trade and wire systems Lightning and Collateral Matrix Database (preferred)

Skills

• Independent Work Capability: Effectively manages responsibilities with minimal supervision demonstrates sound judgment and takes ownership of assigned work.
• Learning Agility: Quickly learns and applies knowledge across diverse financial products systems and processes in a dynamic environment.
• Professional Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with internal partners and clients at all levels.
• Confidentiality & Professionalism: Maintains discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive financial and client information; consistently demonstrates professionalism.
• Detail Orientation: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness by carefully reviewing work identifying errors or inconsistencies and ensuring highquality complete outputs.
• Workload Management: Effectively prioritizes and manages multiple tasks in a highvolume environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• Analytical Thinking: Applies strong analytical skills and attention to detail to evaluate issues identify root causes and recommend sound solutions.
• Problem Solving: Identifies challenges evaluates options and develops practical solutionoriented approaches to resolve issues efficiently.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of commitments and outcomes communicates openly and honestly and learns from mistakes or setbacks to improve performance.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrates knowledge of the financial services industry and organizational strategy; understands and applies risk management principles in daytoday work.
• Drive for Results: Consistently delivers strong performance by maintaining focus energy and accountability to achieve goals within established timelines.
• Effective Collaboration: Works productively with crossfunctional partners by sharing information engaging appropriate stakeholders leveraging team strengths and respecting diverse perspectives.
• Change Agility: Adapts effectively to change by embracing new ways of working making timely decisions with available information and applying a continuous improvement mindset.
• Vision & Purpose Alignment: Understands how individual responsibilities support departmental and organizational objectives and prioritizes work accordingly.

Core Competencies

• All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Keys Values and abide by Keys Code of Conduct.

Physical Demands

• General Office - Prolonged sitting ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients frequent use of PC/laptop occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks computer bags up to 10 lbs.

Work Location Category

• Hybrid (2 days)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

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Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

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