Settlements Agent recruitment
The role purpose is to complete all assigned tasks and processes, operating within the controls, guidelines and procedures as established by the team's First Line Manager, including assisting other team members where required.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following
To ensure the timely and accurate settlement of all transactions within a given market/instrument or set of markets and investigate and resolve any security and cash breaks referred to your department. Communication with many external and other internal parties for the purpose of issue investigation and resolution and also for understanding and clarifying market processes and standards.
*Update status of failing instructions on system to reflect market status.
*Monitor and chase for resolution of failing trades.
*Liaise with counter parties and/or sub-custodians on settlement and market related issues.
*Liaise with relevant Fund Groups on failing trades.
*Resolve any cash and security breaks referred to department.
*Make recommendations to team leader for improvements to processes and procedures and for the resolution of problems.
*Ability to work independently and field enquiries from internal and external clients.
*Undertake appropriate housekeeping duties e.g. filing, operation of clean desk policy.
*Manage time and priorities effectively and be able to adapt quickly to new systems and processes.
*Maintain appropriate records of work undertaken.
*Adhere to all departmental and company wide procedural guidelines e.g. timekeeping, dress, overtime, holiday cover.
Skills Experience
*Related industry experience is preferred although a Graduate with a Financial Degree will be considered
*Candidate should have the ability to adapt quickly to new systems and processes affecting their role.
*Good team player who is flexible to change and the needs of the business.
*Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
*Must be detail oriented, accurate and analytical.
*Should be capable of working in a deadline/volume driven environment whilst maintaining accuracy and focus.
*Able to prioritise and focus on the most urgent and important task. Should exhibit skill in planning and monitoring workload including self-management in order to achieve goals within expected timescales.
