Securities Operations Specialist - Hybrid, Learning

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

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.