Banking Systems and Controls Specialist

About the Position

We are looking for a new member to join our growing Banking Administration team, which is responsible for bank account management and  controls. In this role, you will primarily focus on managing Jane Street’s corporate bank accounts and the internal controls around accounts which hold our cash. 

This includes opening and maintaining accounts at various financial institutions, ensuring adequate internal controls in systems and movements of cash, providing support on using different cash and bank online portals, and acting as a system administrator for these portals.

Additional responsibilities of this role will include:

• Opening and maintaining corporate bank accounts, and ensuring accounts are appropriately set up and adhere to corporate governance procedures 
• Setting up, administering, and monitoring user access to the firm’s critical cash portals
• Expanding, centralizing, and maintaining our current database of bank accounts and relationships
• Collaborating with various internal teams to promote the efficient and accurate handling of Jane Street’s capital
• Assisting with our credit card program and credit card administration, which includes requesting new cards, managing limits, and coordinating with the bank on fraudulent transactions
• Assisting with wire processes and electronic document management processes
• Assisting with various projects such as the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) and documenting policies and procedures
• Working in partnership with our accounting-specific dev team to improve and automate processes within our accounting and across various groups at Jane Street
• Collaborating with the global team to ensure that processes remain consistent across all of Jane Street’s offices
• Integrating all relevant accounts, suppliers, and processes with Workday

About You

• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related field
• Able to evaluate and test internal controls
• Has technical aptitude with a strong proficiency in Excel
• Organized with a keen attention to detail
• Familiar with bank portals and/or cash wire portals
• Mature, trustworthy, and discreet, with an appreciation for the importance of confidentiality in this role
• Willing to work a schedule that may include early mornings and evening hours
• Exceptional follow-up skills and a commitment to “getting things done”
• Familiarity with wire processing and global payment types (e.g., wire, ACH, BACS, SEPA, FPS) is a plus
• Exposure to cash processing and/or liquidity management is a plus
• Fluency in English required