Trader (Government Securities) jobs in Waco, TX

Principal is seeking Securities Operations Specialists on our Custody Operations team. In this role you’ll perform a variety of operational tasks for moderately complex securities or cash related transactions or processes including:

• differentiating, processing, and reconciling transactions
• researching inquires
• reviewing time sensitive and/or less to moderately complex documents
• working collaboratively with other departments

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 years of experience – experience in customer service, operations, financial services, or business processing preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong typing and 10 key skills is required.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Effective organizational, multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgement
• Ability to comprehend moderate operational processes and their interrelationship
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and adaptability
• Self-starter with ability to follow request through resolution
• Basic proficiency with key MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Teams)

The below experience is a plus, but is not required…

• Trust & Custody operations experience a plus
• Experience with industry tools such as SEI T3000, DTCC, International Custodial Services, NSCC, etc. a plus
• Knowledge of DTC (depository trust company), Fedwire securities products and services, and non-depository securities processing a plus

Location

This role is in our Waco, TX location.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role. (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.) For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links: Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Global Investors positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

While our expertise spans the globe, we're bound by one common purpose: to foster a world where financial security is accessible to all. And our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees – individually and all of us together. Explore our core values, benefits and why we’re an exceptional place to grow your career.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.