Financial Analyst (Trust Division)

Under the direction of the Manager or Supervisor, this position is responsible for certain month end closing procedures, financial and statistical reporting variances and trend analysis for the Trust Services Group. Ensures services meet the quality expectations of our customers in accordance with and in support of department and division activities and objectives.

• Ensures that the month end closing processing, financial and statistical reports, and analysis are produced in a timely and accurate manner. Keeps abreast of regulatory reporting requirements, accounting and financial reporting requirements, and communicates any new pronouncements and changes to the staff and management.
• Prepares and analyzes calendared reports for Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and other agencies. Completes various memos, reports, balancing functions, and internal and external correspondence, as appropriate. Tracks delinquencies and works with the appropriate Trust Officers for resolution. Reviews documentation for requirements and compliance. Responds to internal and external auditors’, vendors’ financial institutions’ and agencies’ requests verbally and in writing.
• Assists in establishing & updating policies and procedures relative to the department’s function. Coordinates activities of the department to ensure established goals and objectives are met. Attends ongoing training, maintains and develops personal and technical skills relative to the position.
• Communicates and works with other departments, internal and external customers, and technical support staff to ensure uninterrupted work flow and that services are delivered timely, accurately and reliably.
• May serve as back up to the Supervisors and other staff in the department in certain areas of responsibility.
• Performs and coordinates special projects as required. Conducts research and analysis, recommends alternatives, designs, develops and tests task plans, and ensures implementation.
• Assists with managing or monitoring operations to ensure service level quality standards and deadlines are met, ensures proper operational policies and procedures are followed, controls exercised, and errors corrected.
• Prepares schedules requested by regulatory auditors (e.g. Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC), Federal Reserve Bank (FRB)) and external auditor (e.g. Ernst and Young).
• Performs all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience. CPA preferred, not required.  
• Demonstrated proficiency and expertise with personal computers in a networked environment and Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) or similar software. Knowledge of or ability to use Bank software and systems. Proficiency in SQL. Ability to expand on computer tools required for research and analysis.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.  Must be detail oriented. Possess strong analytical, quantitative, and problem solving skills to identify business and process improvement opportunities and risks, implement procedural change, and establish internal controls. Strong project management and organizational skills required to execute and complete projects on-time. Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with varying deadlines. Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative management style to include teamwork, team building, conflict management, negotiating and problem solving skills. Able to work flexible hours including holidays, weekends and evenings as needed or assigned.

As a Bank of Hawaii employee, you ensure (or assist with ensuring) compliance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory requirements and Bank policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to Fair Banking, Anti-Money Laundering laws and regulations, Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act.

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