AVP - Fixed Income Settlements (Securities Operations)

Adecco; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic Associate Vice President for Fixed Income Settlements. The AVP will manage trade lifecycle functions, oversee repo transactions, and ensure operational efficiency. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in Securities Operations and strong knowledge of fixed income instruments. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential for this fixed-term contract role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Securities Operations, particularly in Fixed Income Middle Office, Repo, or Settlements.
• Strong understanding of fixed income instruments, particularly repos and credit bonds.
• Familiarity with confirmation platforms and settlement systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support trade lifecycle functions.
• Execute and monitor end-to-end trade processing for Repo and Credit Bonds.
• Oversee tri-party repo transactions and liaise with agents.
• Maintain daily processes, manage reconciliations, and resolve trade issues.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing operational efficiency.

Skills

Securities Operations

Fixed Income Middle Office

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree educated

Tools

MarkitWire

SWIFT

DTCC

Euroclear

Job description

Join Our Team as an AVP - Fixed Income Settlements!

Are you ready to elevate your career in Securities Operations? Our client, a leading financial institution based Greater London, is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Associate Vice President for Fixed Income Settlements.

This fixed term contract role offers a unique opportunity to be part of the upcoming ECB EU AG FFT project, ensuring the seamless execution of essential operational functions.

What You’ll Do:

As the AVP, you will play a pivotal role in managing and supporting the increasing complexity across trade lifecycle functions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Trade Lifecycle Management: Execute and monitor end-to-end trade processing for Repo, Credit Bonds, and other fixed income instruments. Ensure timely confirmations with counterparties.
• Tri-Party Management: Oversee tri-party repo transactions and liaise with agents (e.g., Euroclear) to facilitate smooth operations.
• BAU Operations & Controls: Maintain daily processes, manage reconciliations, and resolve trade breaks and unmatched trades.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams (Front Office, Risk, Compliance) and build strong relationships with custodians and counterparties.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for enhancing operational efficiency and participate in system upgrades and strategic initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education & Skills: Degree educated with 3-5 years of experience in Securities Operations, particularly in Fixed Income Middle Office, Repo, or Settlements.
• Product Knowledge: Strong understanding of fixed income instruments, particularly repos and credit bonds.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with confirmation platforms (e.g., MarkitWire, SWIFT) and settlement systems (e.g., DTCC, Euroclear).
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for accuracy and the ability to resolve trade breaks and settlement issues effectively.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders.