What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst 1 (Deseret Trust Company) position at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Job Description
Finance employees receive, account for, monitor, and design internal controls to safeguard sacred funds(donatedconfidentiallyinobediencetoGod'scommandments)fortheChurch'sreligiousmission under the direction of senior ecclesiastical leaders.
Deseret Trust assists in preparing the way for the work of salvation and exaltation by being a trusted partner in providing essential financial resources and fiduciary services.To learn more about Deseret Trust you can visit their website at: https://www.deserettrust.com/
Responsibilities
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
Finance employees receive, account for, monitor, and design internal controls to safeguard sacred funds(donatedconfidentiallyinobediencetoGod'scommandments)fortheChurch'sreligiousmission under the direction of senior ecclesiastical leaders.
Deseret Trust assists in preparing the way for the work of salvation and exaltation by being a trusted partner in providing essential financial resources and fiduciary services.To learn more about Deseret Trust you can visit their website at: https://www.deserettrust.com/
Responsibilities
- Securities Lending – Transfer securities lending files to the lending agent promptly. This requires starting work before 7:00 AM and monitoring throughout the day.
- Trade Settlements – Ensure trades settle on time and communicate any issues clearly. Prepare end-of-day reports.
- Deposits – Accurately and promptly process check deposits in compliance with company policies for safeguarding funds.
- Disbursements – Process wire, check, and ACH disbursements accurately and on time.
- Other Transactions – Handle credit card transactions, wire templates, corporate actions, class action claims, and prepare quarterly/monthly reports as needed. Perform backup duties as assigned.
- Certification – Active CTOP (Certified Trust Operations Professional) certification required. On-the-job training and certification will be provided over a 3-year period.
- Ability to work independently under pressure and meet daily deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy; ability to self-check work.
- Provide complete supporting documentation for all transactions.
- Maintain a professional attitude in all communications.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Management, or a related field (required).
- 4–5 years of relevant experience.
- Proficient in computer use, including word processing and spreadsheets (especially Microsoft Excel).
- Familiarity with Excel macros, Power Automate, and Power BI is a plus but not required.
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.