Our client, a leading global investment bank, is looking to strengthen its Securities Settlements function with an experienced Settlements Analyst. The role sits within a high-volume, fast-paced operations environment and covers BAU settlement support across repo, cash bond and equity products on the Broadridge Gloss platform.
The successful candidate will manage end-to-end settlement across multiple asset classes, working closely with counterparties, custodians, trading desks and internal operations teams to ensure accurate and timely settlement.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage settlement of repo, cash bond and equity transactions across global markets
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Monitor and resolve settlement fails and unmatched trades on the Gloss platform
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Investigate and escalate settlement exceptions in a timely manner
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Liaise with counterparties, custodians and internal stakeholders to resolve breaks and queries
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Perform daily reconciliations and break resolution across products
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Resolve cash, depository, accounting and other breaks relating to the relevant markets
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Act as a point of reference for settlement queries, providing guidance to colleagues on process and market conventions
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Provide regular updates and reporting to trading and middle office staff on settlement status
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Monitor outstanding issues to ensure timely resolution in line with regulatory guidelines
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Contribute to root cause analysis and recommend process improvements to management
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Support BAU processing and contribute to wider operational control initiatives
Requirements
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Previous experience within Securities Settlements covering repo, cash bonds and/or equities
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Hands-on experience using Broadridge Gloss
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Strong understanding of settlement lifecycles across multiple asset classes, including trade matching, affirmation and confirmation processes
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Experience managing settlement exceptions and fail resolution, including root cause investigation
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Solid grasp of the various depositories and settlement infrastructures across UK, European and North American markets (e.g. CREST, Euroclear, Clearstream)
Benefits
6-month contract, with a view for further extension.
Salary: up to £65k
