Our company ethos is “Dependable, Stronger Together and Pioneering”. We value these behavioural skills and are looking for a new team member who we can depend on, who acts with focus and care and concentrates on the finer details and maintains a high level of accuracy under pressure.
You will be joining a team of eight that cover the whole remit of Global Settlements. This includes the complete trade lifecycle from order inception through to final settlement of stock and cash across a variety of asset classes and markets i.e., CREST / DTC / Euroclear.
Primarily your job role will be covering all aspect of post trade settlement support, but ultimately you will be exposed to all elements of Global Settlements as cross training is an ongoing priority within the team.
The main purpose of this role is to aid in the settlement of International Equities including FX transactions.
About the role
The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following
- Monitoring Global markets checking reports, identifying, investigating, and resolving all settlement matching issues and liaising with relevant market makers as necessary.
- Monitoring all exception reports that arise throughout the complete settlement cycle updating/amending data in the relevant Global markets custody portals.
- General trade amendments and mailbox monitoring
- Error analysis, resolution, and implementation and liaising with the relevant departments, including analysis and management of reconciliation breaks.
- Following CASS rules to support compliance and audit processes and escalating issues as required.
- Formulating detailed written response to various stake holders.
- FX calculations and trade input
About you
We are looking for a team player who perseveres to get the right outcome and uses their expertise to deliver on obligations. We are looking for a forward thinker who questions convention and remains curious. We are looking for someone that can share openly and transparently, listens well, is able to include new perspectives and, through collaboration with colleagues, learns from experiences with the ability to adapt.
Additionally, the below will ensure success in this role
- Operational settlements knowledge.
- Ideally you will have knowledge of FIGARO our operating system, BNP’s NEOLINK and BoNY’s Nexen portals however experience within these software is preferable not mandatory.
- This is a high-volume desk with tight daily deadlines therefore the ability to work accurately under time pressure is crucial, additionally time management and organisational skills are also key.
- A strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite is needed, with a focus on Excel/Outlook/MS Teams
- Good knowledge of percentage calculations and general numerical formula’s.
Our purpose is to help the generations today and tomorrow to prosper. That means we must guide people through the complexity of planning for their future, with the right financial advice and investment solutions, so that they can have more secure financial futures.
In this ever-changing world, we see that our role in society has never been more meaningful, and we are committed to using our expertise and care to guide our customers through these challenging and unprecedented times.
Our impressive talents and capabilities set us apart, but our unwavering commitment to our customers is what defines us. We truly believe that we have all the ingredients to be the very best in our industry, and we want great people with the care and creativity that we need, to help us get there.
We are passionate about building an inclusive culture where everyone’s contribution is valued, and our people can thrive. No matter what your role is or where you sit, your voice will matter. We hope you like what you hear and are interested in learning more about joining us.
Core benefits
- Holiday: 26 days
- Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in our incentive scheme, based on the company's performance and their contribution to it
- Pension Scheme: 10% non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions
- Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard, cover can be increased at your own cost
- Life Assurance: 4x your salary, cover can be increased at your own cost
- Income Protection: 75% of salary payable after 26 weeks of absence
In addition to our core benefits we offer a range of flexible benefits that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.
