Securities Settlements Analyst l 12-month contract l Up to $7K
reference-number: 159904
industry: Banking and Finance- brand-id: R1441955
brand-name: 02C3423
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage trade settlements for equities, fixed income, funds, IPOs, and other securities products.
- Handle client inquiries and resolve settlement-related issues within agreed SLAs.
- Investigate and resolve settlement exceptions, cash and asset breaks, and failed trades.
- Work closely with internal teams and sub-custodians to ensure timely trade settlement.
- Perform root cause analysis and drive process improvements and control enhancements.
- Review and maintain SOPs to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
- Act as an SME for assigned markets and support issue escalations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification.
- 4+ years of experience in Securities Settlements, Custody Operations, Brokerage Operations, Middle Office, or Financial Services.
- In-depth knowledge of post-trade processing, custody operations, and settlement lifecycle.
- Experience handling equities, fixed income, funds, and IPOs.
- Good understanding of operational risk, controls, and exception management.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and support public holiday coverage when required.
