Settlements Associate

moomoo • Dallas, TX

1d • $80,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Futu US Inc. stands at the forefront of financial services, housing two SEC registered broker-dealers alongside a cryptocurrency brokerage — all operating under the reputable wing of Futu Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: FUTU). Our core mission revolves around innovating the investing landscape through a digitized brokerage and wealth management platform that's designed to elevate the investment experience. Here's a closer look at our key entities: Futu Clearing Inc.: An SEC registered FINRA member dedicated to delivering top-tier clearing and execution services globally. Moomoo Financial Inc.: As an SEC registered FINRA member, we provide retail investors access to both U.S. and Asian securities markets, ensuring your investment journey is backed by expertise. Moomoo Technology Inc.: Offering a data-rich trading platform, we provide unparalleled insights and tools to enhance your trading strategies. Note that this entity is not a licensed broker-dealer. For deeper insights into our entities and affiliates, explore futuclearing.com or moomoo.com/us to discover the future of investing with confidence and innovation. About the Team & Role: The Settlement Associate is responsible for clearance and settlement of various products in the US and International markets. Working knowledge of Equity, DTCC, NSCC, and back-office operation is a plus. Associate will work closely with other groups across Operations, Sec Lending, Trading ops and Compliance. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines. This role must be based at the office locations specified in the job description, in line with our in-office work philosophy. Remote work is not available for this position. For more details about our in-office approach and expectations, please reach out to the recruiter.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Back Office (Clearing, Corporate Actions, Settlements, etc.), Banking, Brokerage, Financial, and/or Operations environment
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Finance
• Familiar with Financial Markets and instruments, specifically Equities and Options
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Solid analytical and problem solving skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work with and coordinate with team members within the department as well as other areas of Operations
• Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks with minimal overview
• Strong to moderate skills in Microsoft Excel (Able to create spreadsheets, write Macros, run Pivot Tables, Etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Any prior experience in Corporate Actions, DTC settlements, Securities Lending and/or Account Transfers (ACATS) preferred
• Active FINRA Series 99 or higher licensing a plus

Responsibilities

• Daily clearance and settlement of Equity.
• Ensure timely settlement of trades.
• Instruct, monitor, and settle both free of payment and payment balance order.
• Security master updates and corporate action processing.
• Monitor and resolve suspense items and investigate position breaks
• Liaise with Middle Office to remediate any settlement issues.
• Liaise with counterparties regarding unmatched trade instructions/details and escalate issues in a timely manner.
• Support the business to process requests timely and efficiently.
• Proactively mitigate risk by reviewing and improving procedures and processes.
• Generate and save various settlements reports that must be distributed to various teams.
• Understands and follows all Regulatory and Compliance guidelines.
• Understanding of RegSHO 204 and 15C3 segregation rule is a plus.
• Collaborate with IT to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Perform and assume other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Paid Medical Benefits: We prioritize your health with a robust medical benefits plan that covers you and your dependents
• 401k Employer Contribution: We match your contributions to help you grow your retirement savings
• Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays: Take the time you need to recharge and pursue your passions with our generous paid time off policy
• Opportunities for Professional Growth & Development: Invest in your future through hands-on learning, skill-building, and cross-functional work
• Performance Based Bonuses: Your hard work deserves recognition! Enjoy performance-based bonuses that reward your contributions to our team's success

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level