FIC Securities Settlements Senior Analyst

Settlements Senior Analyst – FIC A leading global financial institution is seeking a Settlements Senior Analyst to join their FIC Operations team in London. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for someone with securities settlements experience who is eager to take the next step in their career. You will be joining a flat, open structure where your expertise will be valued and your development actively supported.

The organisation is renowned for its unique international network, commitment to responsible business practices, and dedication to nurturing talent through ongoing training and exposure to senior stakeholders. With flexible working arrangements, you’ll enjoy a balanced environment that encourages both professional growth and personal wellbeing. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, thrive on continuous improvement, and want to be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What you'll do:

• Review and action all intraday exception queues, prioritising exceptions by currency, market deadline, and value date to ensure timely settlement.
• Liaise with counterparties regarding unconfirmed or unaffirmed trade instructions, escalating issues as necessary to internal business teams.
• Perform safe settlement processes for specific counterparties when requested by business units and approved by senior management and credit departments.
• Validate new or amended client standard settlement instructions according to the Operations Control Framework before releasing instructions.
• Conduct daily reconciliation of outstanding cash exceptions, providing detailed narration for each exception and following up with counterparties on failed trades.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including Business, Risk, HR, IT, Compliance, Legal, and Internal Audit departments.
• Deliver the highest level of client service when interacting with both internal colleagues and external clients of the bank.
• Report risk incidents or client dissatisfaction promptly to Operations Control within 48 hours of identification; assist with investigations as needed.
• Proactively review current processes within the team for streamlining and enhancements, contributing ideas for AI and automation improvements.
• Participate in cross-training across the team to ensure full coverage; assist colleagues during holidays or absences through role rotation.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated experience in securities settlements within banking or custodian environments, ideally between three to ten years post-qualification.
• Comprehensive understanding of settlement processes across Securities, FX, Money Markets & OTC Derivatives gained through hands-on roles.
• Awareness of market infrastructure including CSDs (Central Securities Depositories), SWIFT messaging protocols, and Series 5 regulations.
• Solid grasp of FCA rules or equivalent regulatory frameworks relevant to financial operations.
• Advanced Excel skills enabling effective reconciliation and reporting activities within settlements functions.
• Strong interpersonal skills allowing you to build dependable relationships with colleagues across multiple departments such as Risk, Compliance, IT, Legal, HR and Internal Audit.
• Client service mindset demonstrated by delivering pleasant experiences for both internal teams and external clients.
• Attention to detail ensuring accuracy in transaction processing and exception management.
• Resilience under pressure coupled with a results-oriented approach that supports timely completion of critical tasks.
• Global mindset enabling you to navigate complexity across international markets while maintaining high levels of integrity.

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