Securities Settlement Specialist

Elan Computing (Schweiz) AG; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Elan Computing (Schweiz) AG in Zurich invites applications for a 12-month project management and business analysis role, starting ASAP. Hybrid work model with the possibility of extension, location Zurich.

You will coordinate global securities settlements, resolve discrepancies, and liaise with counterparties and custodians. Success requires deep post-trade knowledge, SWIFT 54x (MT540/541/542/543) proficiency, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of securities settlement and post-trade operations.
• Mandatory expertise in SWIFT 54x message types (MT540, MT541, MT542, MT543).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with SIS Portal, BBH Infuse, and Clearstream Xact (CBL Xact).

Responsibilities

• Process, instruct, and monitor global FOP securities transfers involving equities, bonds, and funds.
• Investigate and exchange settlement information with counterparties via email.
• Issue settlement instructions to custodians and depositories using SWIFT MT540/542 and other channels.
• Monitor transactions, 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, taxes, and fees.
• Manage the team's shared mailbox and telephone hotline, distributing work as needed.

Skills

Securities settlement

Post-trade operations

SWIFT 54x expertise

SIS Portal

BBH Infuse

Clearstream Xact

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Function:Project Management and Business Analysis

Remotely: Hybrid

Location: Zurich
Start date: As soon as possible - 01.11.2026
Duration: 12months -with possibility of extension

Responsabilities:

• Process, instruct, and monitor global free-of-payment (FOP) securities transfers involving equities, bonds, and standard investment funds.
• Investigate and exchange settlement-related information with counterparties via email.
• Issue settlement instructions to domestic and international custodians and central securities depositories using SWIFT MT540/542 messages and other communication channels.
• Monitor outstanding transactions and proactively resolve pending cases, discrepancies, and settlement issues.
• Handle and respond to inquiries and claims from counterparties, custodians, and internal stakeholders.
• Independently investigate and resolve settlement discrepancies, including position breaks, transaction taxes, and fees, as well as related booking and reconciliation activities.
• Manage the team's shared mailbox and telephone hotline, including responding to inquiries and distributing work assignments as appropriate.

Your Profile:

• Detailed knowledge of securities settlement and post-trade operations.
• Mandatory expertise in SWIFT 54x message types (MT540, MT541, MT542, MT543).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with SIS Portal, BBH Infuse, and Clearstream Xact (CBL Xact).

Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from EU citizens or holders of valid working permit in Switzerland.