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Trade Settlement Specialist

ABOC
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026

For over 100 years, ABOC has fostered deep ties to our customers and our community, serving the banking needs of countless businesses, organizations, institutions, and individuals, many for multiple generations. These relationships are based on profound trust, in-depth understanding and highly personal and responsive service provided by our experienced bankers.

We take tremendous pride in being a great place to work! We value the contributions our employees bring to the table every day. We work hard to nurture and maintain a mutually respectful, diverse culture that fosters teamwork and a commitment to exceptional customer service.


ABOC is hiring a Trade Settlement Specialist. This position is responsible for coordination of the Federal trade settlement process.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Monitors the processing of all Fed trade settlements including the input to the Trust Accounting System.
  • Oversee the daily Fed trade settlement process, ensuring deadlines and operating schedules are met.
  • Communicates exceptional settlement issues as they occur to Asst Trust Operations Manager.
  • Identifies and recommends opportunities for productivity improvements and system enhancements.
  • Contact investment managers as needed daily to address day-to-day settlement issues.
  • Assists as needed in various areas including transitioning of new account assets; settlement, reconciliation and balancing of daily trade activity and accounts; processing of Class Actions and Bankruptcies; Pair-offs and other duties as assigned.
  • Acts as backup to other departmental functions.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.


REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (required)
  • Microsoft 365 Experience
  • Knowledge of trust/trade practices and procedures is normally attained in two years of trade settlement experience in a trust department or brokerage firms’ or other financial services institution. (required)


BENEFITS:

  • Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision),
  • 401k
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Open-door work environment
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Community Service Opportunities


We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity, and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate based on any protected category. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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