Trade Settlements Analyst
About The Position
Process, validate, and reconcile trades across fixed income, equities, derivatives, and other asset classes to ensure timely and accurate settlement. Monitor trade confirmations, allocations, and settlement statuses, resolving exceptions and trade breaks with custodians, brokers, and internal teams. Work closely with the front office, middle office, and external counterparties to troubleshoot failed trades and operational issues. Maintain accurate transaction records and support reporting for audits, regulatory needs, and compliance reviews. Contribute to process improvements, workflow optimization, and system enhancement initiatives within a trade operations environment.
Requirements
- 3+ Years Experience using DTCC to clear and settle trades with Fixed Income securities
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to understand trade flows, capital markets products, and operational risk controls.
- Ability to communicate effectively across front office, counterparties, clearing houses, and internal operations partners.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.
- Familiarity with settlement cycles, clearing models, regulatory requirements, and best practices in post‑trade operations.
- Adaptability, willingness to learn new systems, and a proactive approach to issue resolution.
Nice To Haves
- Broadridge Impact Systems (preferred skill but not necessary)
Responsibilities
- Process, validate, and reconcile trades across fixed income, equities, derivatives, and other asset classes to ensure timely and accurate settlement.
- Monitor trade confirmations, allocations, and settlement statuses, resolving exceptions and trade breaks with custodians, brokers, and internal teams.
- Work closely with the front office, middle office, and external counterparties to troubleshoot failed trades and operational issues.
- Maintain accurate transaction records and support reporting for audits, regulatory needs, and compliance reviews.
- Contribute to process improvements, workflow optimization, and system enhancement initiatives within a trade operations environment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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