Trading and Settlement Services

Rockefeller Capital Management•Jersey City, NJ

About The Position

The Trading and Asset Settlement Operations team is responsible for full end‑to‑end ownership of trade lifecycle processing and intraday monitoring of market and compliance risk exposures. The Analyst will support ultra‑high‑net‑worth clients, Private Advisor teams, and external custodians by ensuring the accurate and timely execution of trades, settlements, and asset transfers. This role serves as a key liaison across internal partners including Risk, Finance, Product, and Technology to investigate and resolve trade‑related issues arising from transaction economics, policy requirements, and system functionality. The position provides broad exposure across Capital Markets products and requires strong execution of operational processes, controls, and internal client servicing responsibilities. Successful candidates are highly collaborative, detail‑oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Finance, Business, Mathematics, or a related field
2+ years of experience in trade settlement, middle office, or back-office operations
Working knowledge of equity settlement processes and trade lifecycle events
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes in time-sensitive environments
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Client-focused mindset with strong communication skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to changing business needs
High level of accuracy, accountability, and ownership
Willingness to work extended hours during peak periods or as required due to business need

Nice To Haves

Experience with financial systems such as Omgeo, Bloomberg, or similar platforms
Familiarity with clearing through custodial platforms (e.g., NFS)
Exposure to asset transfers (ACAT / non-ACAT) and corporate actions
Familiarity with Agentic AI and AI platforms e.g. Co-Pilot, Claude
Series 7

Responsibilities

Manage daily trade capture, affirmation, confirmation, and settlement across multiple asset classes
Monitor and resolve trade fails, breaks, and lifecycle events to ensure timely settlement
Coordinate ACAT and non-ACAT asset transfers with custodians, advisors, and external partners
Support reconciliation processes across cash, positions, and transactions
Partner with Risk, Finance, Product, and Technology teams to investigate and resolve trade-related issues
Assist with corporate actions, collateral activity, and treasury-related processes as needed
Maintain a strong control environment by ensuring accuracy, documentation, and adherence to policies and procedures
Serve as a client-facing operations partner, providing timely updates and issue resolution