[Hiring] Custody Operations Associate REMOTE USA
Position: Custody Operations Associate
Date Posted: 1st November 2026
Industry: Financial Services / Custody Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: Entry Level (Training Provided)
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Salary: $50,000 – $52,000 per year
Location: REMOTE (United States)
Company: Kelmar Associates
Description:
Kelmar Associates is seeking a Custody Operations Associate to join its Security Operations team. This entry-level remote position offers an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build a career in financial operations and custody services, with comprehensive training provided.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Security Operations team, sub-custodians, and clients to reconcile transactions, execute account instructions, maintain accurate records, and ensure client unclaimed property databases remain up to date.
This role is ideal for detail-oriented professionals who enjoy working with financial data, account reconciliations, and client communications in a collaborative remote environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform daily reconciliation of client accounts held by the sub-custodian against unclaimed property databases.
• Review and transfer accounts from mutual fund companies, brokerage firms, and transfer agents to state custodial accounts.
• Execute share sale and transfer transactions based on client instructions.
• Update client databases with transfers, sale proceeds, corporate actions, liquidations, dividends, and capital gains.
• Identify discrepancies and report them to the Custody Operations Manager.
• Ensure security classifications such as mutual funds and common stock are accurately maintained.
• Research corporate actions and CUSIP histories while preparing entitlement calculations.
• Assist with workflow testing, document updates, and batch process improvements.
• Perform quarterly reconciliations to identify worthless securities.
• Communicate with clients regarding account activity, transfers, corporate actions, and transaction status.
• Support onboarding activities and special projects for new clients.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply; training will be provided.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, and general computer applications.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Account reconciliation and financial record management.
• Microsoft Office and computer software applications.
• Client communication and analytical problem-solving.
Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plans (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
• Basic Life, AD&D, Voluntary Life, and Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with company match.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Tuition Assistance.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus.
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