Global Securities Transfer Specialist – SWIFT Settlement Expert

Rigby AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rigby AG in Zürich seeks an experienced securities settlement specialist to manage global FOP transfers of equities, bonds, and funds, using SWIFT MT540/542 and related channels.

You will investigate settlement issues, coordinate with custodians and counterparties, and drive timely resolution of discrepancies. Strong MS Office skills are required; SIS Portal/CBL Xact experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of securities settlement and post-trade operations, including mandatory expertise in SWIFT 54x message types (MT540, MT541, MT542, MT543).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Process and monitor global free-of-payment (FOP) securities transfers.
• Investigate and exchange settlement-related information with counterparties via email.
• Issue settlement instructions to custodians/central securities depositories using SWIFT MT540/542 messages and other channels.
• Monitor outstanding transactions and resolve pending cases, discrepancies, and settlement issues.
• Handle inquiries and claims from counterparties, custodians, and internal stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve settlement discrepancies, including position breaks, transaction taxes, and fees, and related booking/reconciliation activities.
• Manage the team's shared mailbox and telephone hotline, and distribute work assignments.

Skills

Securities settlement

SWIFT MT54x

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rigby AG in Zürich seeks an experienced securities settlement specialist to manage global FOP transfers of equities, bonds, and funds, using SWIFT MT540/542 and related channels.

You will investigate settlement issues, coordinate with custodians and counterparties, and drive timely resolution of discrepancies. Strong MS Office skills are required; SIS Portal/CBL Xact experience is a plus.