Fixed Income Settlements Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent investment bank is seeking to hire a proactive and detail-oriented Fixed Income Settlements Analyst in Slough. This vital role involves managing day-to-day trade settlements, resolving discrepancies, and collaborating effectively with clients and internal teams to ensure operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Fixed Income settlements or operations within a financial institution.
• Strong ability to resolve issues independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day Fixed Income trade settlements.
• Investigate and resolve unmatched trades and discrepancies.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for smooth operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

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Fixed Income Settlements Analyst, slough

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Client:

Morgan McKinley

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

An Investment bank is looking to hire a proactive and detail oriented Fixed Income Settlements Analyst to join their Operations team. This is a key role supporting the end to end Fixed Income trade lifecycle, with a strong focus on ensuring accurate and timely settlement, resolving trade discrepancies, and engaging with key internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day to day Fixed Income trade settlements across various markets and instruments.
• Investigate and resolve unmatched trades, settlement discrepancies, and breaks in a timely manner.
• Liaise closely with clients, counterparties, custodians, and internal teams (Sales & Trading, Middle Office, Compliance) to ensure smooth settlement operations.
• Perform daily nostro and depot reconciliations and escalate discrepancies promptly.
• Respond to client queries and internal inquiries, delivering high quality service and support.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Support ad hoc requests and reporting requirements as directed by management.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in Fixed Income settlements or operations within a financial institution or investment bank.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes of issues and resolve them independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders across all levels.
• Ability to operate with a high level of accuracy under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• A proactive, client focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.