Your Role:

Alpaca is seeking a detail-oriented and risk-focused Cashiering Operations Associate to support and manage client money movement activities across ACH, domestic and international wires, RTP, checks, and internal journals.

This role is critical to ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of all client-directed cash transactions while safeguarding client assets and minimizing operational risk. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced fintech environment, has experience interacting with custodians and clearing firms, and demonstrates strong ownership over operational controls.

Things You Get To Do:

Ops Control Framework & Oversight

• Money Movement Processing, Reconciliation & Settlement, Custodian & Partner Management, Reporting & Controls, Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Review, validate, and approve client money movement requests (ACH, wires, RTP, checks, journals) in accordance with firm policies
• Process and release transactions accurately and within established SLAs
• Reconcile daily cash movements, deposits, and settlement activity to ensure accurate posting
• Monitor and resolve exceptions, returns, rejects, and transaction discrepancies
• Partner with custodians, clearing firms, and banking partners to resolve delays or issues
• Prepare and review daily and monthly operational reports, including transaction coding oversight
• Maintain accurate documentation and case tracking in Salesforce and internal systems
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal controls, and data privacy standards
• Identify operational risks and escalate suspicious or high-risk transactions appropriately
• Support audits, reporting requirements, and special projects as needed
• Collaborate with Operations, Compliance, Risk, and Technology to improve processes
• Train internal teams on money movement procedures and best practices

Who You Are (Must-Haves):

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field — or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in financial services, brokerage operations, banking, or cashiering
• Direct experience processing money movements (ACH, wires, checks, journals, RTP preferred)
• Experience interacting with custodians, clearing firms, or correspondent banks
• Strong understanding of operational risk and fraud controls
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a time-sensitive environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team

Who You Might Be (Nice-to-Haves):

• Salesforce or case management systems
• Portfolio accounting or broker-dealer systems
• Experience in fintech or high-growth environments