Open Accounts Associate II - Estates (16 Month FTC)

Key Responsibilities

Interactive Brokers is seeking an Estates processing analyst to join our team. This critical role requires a seasoned professional for the following tasks:

• Review and validate estate documentation including death certificates, letters of testamentary, probate documents, and executor authorizations.
• Coordinate the transfer or liquidation of securities, options, futures, and other financial instruments held in deceased accounts.
• Ensure proper handling of outstanding trades, margin positions, and corporate actions for deceased accounts.
• Liaise with legal counsel and compliance teams on complex or high-value estate matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification/experience in Finance, Law or Engineering.
• Experience with estates processing and/or cross-border asset transfers.
• Knowledge of estate planning strategies and trust structures preferable.
• Experience working in a global financial institution.
• French, German, Spanish or other European languages advantages.

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Above all you are an active hands on person able to deliver quality and volume.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in law, business, finance, or accounting preferred or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or similar Compliance diploma or accreditation
• At least 2+ years' experience in transaction monitoring for financial crimes, in particular with regard to domestic and international payment activities, preferably gained at a large broker or other financial institution with a European client base or an EU regulator
• Experience identifying red flags/typologies associated with financial crimes; experience using SQL (or similar) to query relevant activity is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of local regulations and European Directives in connection with documenting risk-based decisions and conclusions regarding potentially suspicious activity
• Proven analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and direct experience escalating high-risk issues to management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a small team as well as independently