Securities Operations Specialist — Settlement & Avaloq, Remote

Rothschild & Co; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and pension benefits

Hybrid work model

Continuous learning opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Remote work up to 40%

Job summary

Rothschild & Co in Zürich seeks a Securities Operations Specialist to manage the processing and life-cycle of securities transactions for Swiss and UK desks. You will strengthen post-trade workflows and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years in trade processing, solid Avaloq experience, and fluency in English and German, with additional French a plus. The role supports hybrid work and long-term professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completed banking apprenticeship (EFZ) or comparable qualification.
• 5–10 years of experience in processing and booking trades.
• Experience with settlement across multiple markets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute processing and booking of stock-exchange transactions for Swiss and UK businesses.
• Process investment fund transactions (incl. alternative funds).
• Trade confirmation matching via SWIFT, Omgeo/CTM or paper-based matching.
• Chase counterparties on late and failed settlements.
• Settlement of trades across custodians within the Avaloq system.
• Securities transfers free of payment.
• Custody functionalities related to securities transaction and position management.

Skills

Trade processing

Avaloq

English & German

Education

Banking apprenticeship (EFZ)

Tools

Avaloq platform

Job description

Rothschild & Co in Zürich seeks a Securities Operations Specialist to manage the processing and life-cycle of securities transactions for Swiss and UK desks. You will strengthen post-trade workflows and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years in trade processing, solid Avaloq experience, and fluency in English and German, with additional French a plus. The role supports hybrid work and long-term professional growth.