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Institutional Investment Operations Specialist (DTC Settlements)

Apex Systems
Charlotte, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
Job#: 3023688

Job Description:

Client: Financial Services

Team: Capital Markets Operations – Securities

Job Title: Institutional Investment Operations Specialist (DTC Settlements)

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Contract Length: 3-Month Contract-to-Hire

Rate: $35-40/hr

Interview Process: 1 Round – Microsoft Teams

Top Requirements

  • 2 years of Securities Operations or Institutional Investment Operations experience
  • Hands-on DTC settlement experience (equities and/or fixed income)
  • Experience managing trade fails and buy-in processing (Rule 204, Reg T, MSRB)
  • Experience resolving breaks and working directly with counterparties
  • Strong understanding of the settlement lifecycle and operational risk

Plusses

  • International settlement exposure (Euroclear, Clearstream, Crest)
  • DTCC Smart/TRACK experience
  • Broadridge systems experience (GLOSS, Impact, BPS)
  • CNS obligation and short position management experience
  • Prime Brokerage exposure

Job Summary

Seeking an Institutional Investment Operations Specialist to join the DTC Settlement Operations team in Charlotte. This role supports daily DTC settlement and fail control processing for domestic markets across equity and fixed income products.

The ideal candidate has hands-on settlement experience, understands regulatory buy-in processes, and operates effectively in a high-volume, risk‑sensitive environment. This is a 3‑month contract-to-hire role with strong conversion potential.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Support daily DTC settlement and fail control processing across domestic markets
  • Monitor trade clearance, settlement activity, and operational risk
  • Manage regulatory buy-in processes (Rule 204, Reg T, MSRB)
  • Monitor CNS obligations and remediate short positions
  • Liaise with Middle Office, Securities Finance, Repo/Funding, counterparties, and vendors
  • Manage buy-in notices via Smart/TRACK
  • Support international buy-in obligations as needed
  • Maintain high service levels and ensure timely settlement of trades

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

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