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Senior ETF Settlements Specialist
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THE COMPANY
Our client is an entrepreneurial brokerage firm based in the West End, seeking an experienced settlements professional to join our Equity & ETF Operations team.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own the full ETF trade lifecycle, from trade capture through to final settlement.
- Serve as the team's subject matter expert on ETF settlement processes, mechanics, and market conventions.
- Investigate and resolve settlement fails, trade discrepancies, and breaks in collaboration with traders, Authorised Participants (APs), and custodians.
- Manage settlement activity across DTC, Euroclear, CREST, and other relevant clearing and settlement systems.
- Handle ETF-related corporate actions, creation/redemption activity, and static data maintenance.
- Ensure settlement processes comply with market standards and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities within settlement operations.
- Liaise directly with brokers, custodians, and clearing houses to ensure timely and accurate settlement.
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EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Minimum of five years' experience in settlements operations within a financial institution.
- Specific, demonstrable expertise in ETF settlements — this is essential rather than preferred.
- Background at a well-regarded investment bank or market maker, with direct, hands-on involvement in ETF settlement operations.
- Strong working knowledge of settlement cycles, corporate actions, and reconciliations.
- Solid understanding of DTC, Euroclear, CREST, and other clearing and settlement systems.
- Proven ability to resolve complex settlement issues independently and under time pressure.
- A track record of identifying and delivering process and operational improvements.
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