Settlement Associate

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Settlement Associate to join our client's team. This is a full-time, office-based role, with working hours from 8 AM to 6 PM.

What is on Offer?

• Earn £30k-£40k with opportunities for growth and progression
• Join a dynamic organisation that values innovation and excellence
• Work across compliance, sales, and trading functions, gaining well-rounded industry experience
• Be part of a team where your skills and ideas are valued, with opportunities to develop your expertise in a supportive environment
• Exposure to a broad range of investment products and operational processes
• Opportunity to work closely with seasoned professionals across compliance, sales, and trading
• Build a strong foundation in a dynamic and challenging financial services environment

About the Role

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and accurate execution of settlement operations, with responsibilities that include:

• Coordinating with banks, custodians, and internal teams to ensure timely trade and payment settlements
• Resolving queries promptly for sales teams and middle office
• Accurately booking and matching trades in appropriate systems
• Ensuring cash and securities instructions are processed and transmitted efficiently
• Liaising with traders, middle-office teams, counterparties, and custodians to ensure seamless trade matching and settlement

Key Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year in an investment bank, financial brokerage, or asset management
• Technical Knowledge: Proven experience with settlement operations, trade, and transaction reporting
• Industry Exposure: Familiarity with high-yield, bankruptcy, distressed, or default debt is an advantage
• Compliance Awareness: Strong understanding of compliance obligations within the financial sector
• Skills: Ability to multitask, perform under pressure, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Mindset: A creative thinker with the drive to innovate and build a successful career

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a role where precision, collaboration, and innovation are key, we would really like to hear from you.

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