Securities Operations Specialist

Rothschild & Co Asset Management; Schweiz; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing programs

Pension and social insurance support

Inclusive workplace & culture

Training and certifications support

Flexible work from home up to 40%

Job summary

Rothschild & Co Asset Management seeks a Securities Operations Specialist to handle processing, settlement and lifecycle management of securities, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery. You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, ensure compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement of procedures.

Candidate requirements include 5–10 years in trade processing, strong Avaloq knowledge, and fluency in English and German.

Qualifications

• Completed banking apprenticeship (EFZ) or comparable banking/financial services qualification.

Responsibilities

• Executing processing and booking of stock-exchange transactions for Swiss and UK businesses.

Skills

Avaloq knowledge

English (spoken/written)

German (spoken/written)

Trade processing

Settlement experience

Swift

Stakeholder communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Banking apprenticeship (EFZ)

Tools

SWIFT

Omgeo/CTM

Avaloq

Job description

About Us

Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world’s financial markets.

Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet.

We have 4,600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market‑leading business divisions - Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows.

As a family‑controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.

Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.

Overview of Role

The Securities Operations Department is responsible for the processing and monitoring of all securities related transactions as well as the life‑cycle‑management of securities positions and the maintenance of the asset master data. We serve our clients in a highly professional way and we keep our procedures on the most efficient level to provide information and services in a timely manner. Every member of the team strives to optimize the processes continuously to exceed current and future expectations of our clients.

As a Securities Operations Specialist you can handle special cases, contribute to company‑wide projects and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders in a professional way. You challenge the current procedures of your area of responsibility and you establish "best practices" in the team.

Responsibilities

• Executing the processing and booking of Stock‑Exchange transactions for the Swiss and UK businesses
• Processing of investment fund transactions (incl. alternative investment funds)
• Trade confirmation matching via SWIFT, Omgeo/CTM or paper‑based matching
• Chasing counterparties on late and failed settlement
• Settlement of trade transactions across different custodians within the Avaloq system
• Securities transfers free of payment
• Custody functionalities related to securities transaction and position management

Education and Qualifications

Completed banking apprenticeship (EFZ) or comparable qualification in banking/financial services (e.g., CYP)

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

• 5 - 10 years of experience in processing and booking of trades in all financial instruments in all markets, awareness of tax issues on stock exchange transactions
• 3 - 5 years of experience in settlement of trades in all financial instruments is a strong benefit
• Practical knowledge of Avaloq banking platform is a must
• Ability to communicate clearly to internal and external counterparties
• Strong team player with a can‑do attitude
• Swift, reliable and exact working style
• Very good command of English and German (written and spoken), French is beneficial

Benefits

• Rothschild & Co provides a wide range of health and wellbeing services, supported by above‑average employer contributions to pension and social insurance, strengthening your long‑term financial security.
• A collaborative, respectful and inclusive workplace where people feel valued, empowered and able to contribute their ideas.
• A purpose‑driven culture guided by our long‑standing principles of being thoughtful, creative and principled, with a focus on responsible and long‑term decision‑making.
• Continuous learning through in‑house training opportunities and financial support for external education and professional certifications.
• Flexible ways of working with the possibility to work from home up to 40%, based on the role.