SWIFT & ICSD Operations Analyst

Star Services LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services provider in Abu Dhabi seeks a SWIFT & ICSD Operations Analyst to support post-trade activities related to SWIFT connectivity and ICSDs. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate securities transactions settlement while focusing on operational excellence. Responsibilities include managing SWIFT messaging, coordinating with stakeholders, and monitoring settlement flows. Candidates should have 3–6 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in post-trade operations, custody, or securities settlement.
• Hands-on experience with SWIFT messaging (MT & ISO 20022).
• Strong understanding of equities and cross-border settlement.

Responsibilities

• Support daily SWIFT securities messaging and ICSD-related activities.
• Manage settlement flows and investigate exceptions.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

SWIFT securities messaging

Post-trade operations

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

SWIFT & ICSD Operations Analyst – Abu Dhabi (Post-Trade)

We are seeking a SWIFT & ICSD Operations Analyst to support and manage post-trade activities related to SWIFT connectivity and International Central Securities Depositories (ICSDs). The role focuses on ensuring accurate and timely settlement of domestic and cross-border securities transactions while driving operational excellence and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily SWIFT securities messaging (MT5xx / MT54x / MT56x and ISO 20022).
• Manage ICSD-related settlement, custody, and asset servicing activities (e.g., Euroclear / Clearstream).
• Monitor settlement flows, investigate exceptions, and resolve breaks/fails.
• Support corporate actions, dividends, and income processing for cross-border securities.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Operations, IT, Risk) and external stakeholders (ICSDs, custodians, SWIFT).
• Participate in SWIFT enhancements, testing, and migration projects.
• Ensure compliance with market rules, ICSD standards, and internal controls.
• Contribute to reporting, automation, and STP improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree.
• 3–6 years of experience in post-trade operations, custody, CSD/ICSD, or securities settlement.
• Hands‑on experience with SWIFT securities messaging (MT & ISO 20022).
• Exposure to ICSD services (Euroclear and/or Clearstream).
• Strong understanding of equities, fixed income, ETFs, and cross-border settlement models.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Location: Abu Dhabi