Senior Analyst, CAD & US Securities Settlements - Capital Markets Ops (London)

RBC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London seeks a Settlements and Clearing professional to support trade processing for its securities trading business. The ideal candidate must have strong experience in the settlements industry and knowledge of Fixed Income bond markets. This role includes ensuring timely trade matching and resolution of transactions, and collaboration with clients and internal teams. Competitive compensation and flexible working options provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

World-class training program

Qualifications

• Strong experience within the settlements and clearing industry.
• Strong knowledge of Fixed Income bond markets and basic trading strategies.
• Good communication skills to collaborate internally and with clients.

Responsibilities

• Work within a settlements and clearing team supporting various markets.
• Ensure all trades are matched and settled timely.
• Research and resolve unmatched or failed transactions.

Skills

Strong experience within the settlements and clearing industry

Strong knowledge of Fixed Income bond markets and basic trading strategies

Good knowledge of market infrastructure

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Good communication skills

Good working knowledge of systems like Gloss, Easyway, Nexen

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

You will be part of the European settlements and clearing team that supports pre and post trade deal processing for the RBC Capital Markets securities trading business and its clients. The role ensures that trades are captured, matched for settlement, funded and reconciled, as well as covering post-trade processes. This operations role is a first line of defence to the business, ensures accurate books and records are maintained, whilst providing a seamless client experience.

What will you do?

• You will work within a settlements and clearing team supporting various markets and businesses
• Ensure all trades from Back office systems are sent to the relevant custodian, matched and settled within normal market conventions
• Research and resolution of unmatched or failed transactions, escalate any unmatched or failed trades to the desk and senior management in a timely manner
• Management of cash balances and daily processing of funding
• Ensure all daily tasks / controls are completed in line with the departmental procedures
• Ensure reconciliations of positions and cash are performed on a daily basis and passed for sign off
• Ensure awareness of meeting operational deadlines by completing all tasks by their given time and prioritising when necessary

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Strong experience within the settlements and clearing industry
• Strong knowledge of Fixed Income bond markets and basic trading strategies
• Good knowledge of market infrastructure such as Settlement Agents, Nostro Agents and Clearing
• Be able to work in a team as well as independently in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills to collaborate internally as well as with clients and agents
• Good working knowledge of systems such as Gloss, Easyway, Nexen and full suite of Microsoft applications.

Nice-to-have

• Proficient in automation using macros and AI driven tools.

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible working options fully supported.

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Job Skills

Active Learning, Adaptability, Business Appraisals, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Effectiveness Measurement, Operational Delivery, Process Improvements

Additional Job Details

Address: 100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Work hours/week: 35

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-10-28

Application Deadline: 2025-11-11

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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