Senior Settlements Analyst (12 month FTC)

LGT Vestra LLP; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Settlements Analyst to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves managing Unit Trust transfers and ensuring timely settlement of trades across various asset classes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a keen attention to detail, with experience in trade settlements and a good understanding of reconciliation processes. Join a collaborative environment that values integrity and innovation, and contribute to the success of a company dedicated to creating long-term value for its stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Competent in MS Office, especially Excel; understanding of Trade Settlements processes.
• Knowledge of Figaro, Crest, and Unavista is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage Unit Trust transfers and securities settlement across Crest accounts.
• Reconcile holdings daily and resolve any discrepancies promptly.

Skills

MS Office (especially Excel)

Trade Settlements processes

Cash and asset reconciliations

Good verbal and written communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Figaro

Crest

Unavista

Job description

Senior Settlements Analyst (12 month FTC) London (GB)

LGT Wealth Management UK LLP is a UK-based partnership, wholly owned by the private banking group LGT, which is in turn owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. When we set up LGT Wealth Management in 2008, our aim was to offer a fresh approach to wealth management. Our head office is based in London; however, we have a presence in Edinburgh, Jersey, Leeds, Birmingham, and Bristol. Our mission is to create long-term value for all stakeholders. Our culture encourages individuals to generate, develop, and implement ideas that will strengthen our business. Belonging, respect, integrity, conviction, and entrepreneurship are our core values.

Business Unit:

The Custody and Execution Services Team comprises 45 staff and provides a wide range of essential support services for the Firm’s Investment/Wealth Asset Managers, their teams, and their Clients. The Settlements, Transfers, and ISA Administration team are responsible for the accurate and timely settlement of all trade purchases and sales across all asset classes.

Brief Role Objective:

As a Senior Settlements Analyst, this role will be responsible for inputting and managing Unit Trust transfers in our custodian Allfunds website and updating the status of them in our internal system, Figaro. In addition, the position will involve working on settling securities traded across our Crest accounts, monitoring the transitory accounts and unmatched transactions ensuring these are remedied in a timely manner.

The successful candidate would ideally have an understanding of Trade Settlements processes and have some exposure to other support activities such as Client Transfers, Corporate Actions, and Treasury.

Key Responsibilities:

• Settlement of all Unit Trust trades and free of payment transfers in a timely manner—monitoring settlement and unmatched trades on a daily basis.
• Settlement of all CREST market trades in a timely manner – monitoring settlement and unmatched trades on a daily basis.
• Reconciliation of CREST & Unit Trust holdings on a daily basis including the timely resolution of any breaks as they arise.
• Executing internal movements of stock between CREST & Allfunds depots and Figaro.
• Query resolution as to status of trade settlement for the Front Office.
• Assist with UAT for system upgrades, new business, and new process implementations where required.
• Ad-hoc issue and problem solving.

Your profile

Key Skills and Technical Requirements:

• Competent in all MS Office products - especially Excel.
• Knowledge of FNZ’s Figaro system is desirable.
• Knowledge of Crest.
• Knowledge of Unavista.

Other Skills and Attributes:

• Understanding of cash and asset reconciliations.
• Numerate and strong attention to detail.
• Good team player.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Interested in the role? Complete the online application. We look forward to getting to know you.