Associate / Analyst – Settlements

Charlotte, NC — Hybrid Permanent / Full-Time $75,000 – $90,000 5 Years Financial Services Security Settlements Required

Role Description

• Ensure timely execution of day-to-day settlement activities
• Investigate settlement-related issues such as unrecognized/unmatched trades and payment disputes
• Fail Management — daily affirmation of fails and focus on clearing them as quickly as possible
• Work with Treasury and Cash Operations teams to settle margin requirements by deadline
• Fulfill Triparty shells at end of each night and ensure they are properly collateralized until they roll off
• Proactive management and timely escalation of emerging risks and issues
• Preparation of metrics and other reports as required
• Proactively mitigate risk by reviewing and strengthening procedures and identifying opportunities for process enhancement
• Partner with the New York Securities Operations team to ensure tight controls, regulatory compliance, and continuous product and process education
• Assist with projects and initiatives related to enhancing current processes and controls, including planning and implementation

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 5 years of experience in Financial Services
• 2 years of experience working in Security Settlements
• Comfort with FED, DTC, and/or Euroclear settlement platforms
• BA/BS degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Core Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate concepts to diverse audiences
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High-level customer service mindset with a commitment to supporting key stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within tight timelines
• Strong analytical skills to identify, assess, and root-cause problems and propose solutions
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and sound decision-making

? Strong Preference — Platform Proficiency

• Bloomberg TOMS
• ALERT
• FICC
• Euroclear
• Broadridge IMPACT

Technical Skills

FED Settlement Platform

DTC Settlement Platform

Euroclear

Triparty Collateral Management

Bloomberg TOMS ?

Broadridge IMPACT ?

ALERT & FICC ?

Microsoft Office Suite