Trade Operations Analyst: Settlement & Process Optimizer

Schroders; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Schroders in Horsham is seeking a detail‑driven Trade Processing specialist to help ensure timely and accurate booking of equity and fixed income trades, with proactive handling of issues and settlements. You’ll work in a fast‑paced environment under tight deadlines, collaborating with global internal teams and external counterparties, while developing your analytical and problem‑solving skills.

You will be flexible, curious and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple settlements and

Qualifications

• Experience in a trade confirmation/settlement team focusing on equity, fixed income and unit trust asset classes.
• Understanding of multi-asset trade booking and support.
• Numeracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and work on own initiative.
• Pro-active and forward thinking in communications with others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equity and FI trades are matched and settled on time; escalate issues as needed.
• Initiate manual payments for trade settlement when required.
• Verify and release Swift settlement instructions using Swift interface and Custodians.
• Ensure bookings comply with internal and external requirements.
• Review daily/monthly CSDR Settlement Discipline Rule reports.
• Conduct daily reconciliation of SWX trades and related settlements.
• Produce weekly/monthly reporting of Adonis controls and unsettled trades.
• Manage client and stakeholder queries; liaise with partners to clarify settlement issues.
• Apply department controls to minimise risks and improve service quality.
• Collaborate to foster a positive and supportive team environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Strong communication

Team player

Adaptability

Proactive problem solving

Time management

Initiative

Job description

Schroders in Horsham is seeking a detail‑driven Trade Processing specialist to help ensure timely and accurate booking of equity and fixed income trades, with proactive handling of issues and settlements. You’ll work in a fast‑paced environment under tight deadlines, collaborating with global internal teams and external counterparties, while developing your analytical and problem‑solving skills.

You will be flexible, curious and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple settlements and