Settlements Analyst, Cash Equities recruitment

Overview

The primary function of this role is to provide an efficient clearing processing and settlement management service to LCH.Clearnet members and the cleared markets, ensuring at all times that the clearing processes are carried out in accordance with LCH.Clearnet procedures and exchange rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

· To monitor and ensure the timely settlement of equity contracts

· To perform reconciliation of trades and LCH.Clearnet delivery accounts, reporting any discrepancies to senior management

· To complete end of day processing for the EquityClear Clearing Platform (e.g. netting)

· To be fully conversant with and be able to operate internal and external systems demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the systems and reports generated. · To contribute to and maintain internal and external procedures

· To process pending trades and position adjustments in accordance with Member, LCH.Clearnet or exchange instructions.

· To monitor corporate actions and ensure they are processed within the given timeframes

· Ensure operation deadlines for all contracts are adhered to at all times.

· Ensure member and LCH.Clearnet performance is monitored at all times and problems are recorded/reported accordingly.

· To demonstrate knowledge of LCH.Clearnet General Regulations, Default Rules and Procedures and where appropriate Exchange Rules, Contract Terms and Administrative Procedures.

Required skills and experience

· Good 5 GCSE (minimum grade C) and A - level results

· Sufficient equity experience in either UK or European markets.

· Working knowledge of SWIFT and either Euclid, CREST GUI or Webmax Professional is essential.

· An understanding of Corporate Events is desirable.

Additional Information

Personal Attributes

· The applicant must have good organizational skills and demonstrate the ability to work within and adhere to tight deadlines.

· Good verbal and written communication skills

· Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a team

· Ability to use own initiative and of a pro-active nature. · To work flexible hours