Orla Rose Associates
Senior Operations Analyst
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Senior ETF Settlements & Operations Specialist
About the Business
Our client is a highly regarded independent institutional brokerage headquartered in London, with an established international presence across Europe and the US. The firm provides bespoke execution and trading solutions to institutional clients across Cash Equities, ETFs and Equity Derivatives, partnering with investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds and market makers globally.
Its independent ownership structure and client-first approach have earned it an outstanding reputation for service, expertise and operational excellence.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced ETF Settlements & Operations Specialist to join a high-performing Equity & ETF Operations team.
This is a genuine front-to-back operations role that sits close to the trading desk, providing exposure to the full trade lifecycle rather than operating within a traditional back-office environment. The successful candidate will become the team's subject matter expert for ETF settlement activity, taking ownership of complex settlement processes while working closely with brokers, Authorised Participants (APs), custodians, clearing houses and internal trading teams.
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This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex operational challenges, improving processes and playing a key role in supporting institutional trading activity.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the complete ETF trade lifecycle, from trade capture through to successful settlement.
- Act as the team's subject matter expert on ETF settlement processes, market conventions and operational best practice.
- Investigate and resolve settlement fails, trade discrepancies and reconciliation breaks across multiple markets.
- Liaise directly with brokers, Authorised Participants (APs), custodians, clearing houses and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient settlement.
- Manage settlement activity across DTC, Euroclear, CREST and other global settlement infrastructures.
- Support ETF creation and redemption activity, corporate actions processing and static data maintenance.
- Ensure all settlement activity is completed in line with market regulations, operational controls and industry best practice.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through process enhancements and automation initiatives.
- Assist with projects, new product launches and changes impacting ETF operations.
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What We're Looking For
- A minimum of five years' experience within Settlements or Operations gained in an investment bank, institutional brokerage or market maker.
- Demonstrable, hands-on experience supporting ETF settlement activity is essential.
- Strong understanding of ETF market structure, settlement mechanics and Authorised Participant (AP) processes.
- Experience managing settlement activity across DTC, Euroclear, CREST and other international settlement systems.
- Excellent knowledge of settlement cycles, reconciliations, corporate actions and operational controls.
- Ability to investigate and resolve complex settlement issues independently within a fast-paced trading environment.
- Comfortable working closely with Front Office teams and acting as a key operational contact for trading activity.
- A proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across internal teams and external counterparties.
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