Securities Operations Specialist

Rothschild & Co; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing services

Enhanced pension contributions

Job summary

Rothschild & Co in Zürich seeks a Securities Operations Specialist to manage processing and settlement of Swiss and UK trades, fund transactions and custodian activities. You will develop best practices and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timely information.

Ideal candidates have senior experience in Avaloq, SWIFT/CTM, strong English and German, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. Flexible work options and robust professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in processing and booking trades in all financial instruments.
• 3-5 years 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.
• Excellent command of English and German; French is beneficial.

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.

Skills

Clear communication

Team player

English and German fluency

Proactive problem solving

Attention to detail

Swift working style

Education

Banking apprenticeship EFZ

Tools

Avaloq

SWIFT

Omgeo CTM

Job description

• Senior Associate/WM Associate/Investment Manager
• Full time

Securities Operations Specialist

• Wealth and Asset Management
• Senior Associate/WM Associate/Investment Manager
• Full time
• Zurich

Switzerland

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
• 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.