Trade Settlements Associate (Equity) - Bangalore

Kiya.ai; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiya.ai is hiring an Associate – Securities Settlements with hands-on experience in Fixed Income, Bonds and Repo settlements. The role requires understanding of settlement processes, trade matching, reconciliation and investigation of settlement breaks.

You will handle end-to-end settlement activities, monitor trades, and resolve discrepancies with custodians and brokers. The ideal candidate should have 2–5 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and be proficient in cash management related to

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Fixed Income, Bonds and Repo settlements.
• Strong understanding of securities settlement processes, trade matching, reconciliation and investigation of settlement breaks.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end settlement of Repo and Bonds transactions.
• Ensure timely trade instruction, matching and settlement.
• Perform daily trade pre-matching and monitor pending/failed settlements.
• Investigate Nostro and Depot reconciliation breaks.
• Identify settlement discrepancies and coordinate with custodians, brokers and counterparties for resolution.
• Monitor settlement failures and take corrective actions to minimize potential fails.
• Handle cash management and funding requirements related to trades.
• Investigate accounting and securities reconciliation breaks.
• Escalate operational risks and settlement issues within defined timelines.
• Maintain compliance with operational procedures and risk management guidelines.

Skills

Fixed Income Settlements

Securities Settlement

Nostro/Depot Reconciliation

Trade Matching

Pre-matching

Settlement Failures

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Calypso

Job description

Hiring: Associate Securities Settlements (Repo/Bonds)

Location: Bangalore
Experience: 2–5 Years
Qualification: Bachelor's Degree
Department: Global Markets Operations

Job Description

We are hiring an Associate – Securities Settlements with hands-on experience in Fixed Income, Bonds and Repo settlements. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of securities settlement processes, trade matching, reconciliation and investigation of settlement breaks.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end settlement of Repo and Bonds transactions.
• Ensure timely trade instruction, matching and settlement.
• Perform daily trade pre-matching and monitor pending/failed settlements.
• Investigate and resolve Nostro and Depot reconciliation breaks.
• Identify settlement discrepancies and coordinate with custodians, brokers and counterparties for resolution.
• Monitor settlement failures and take corrective actions to minimize potential fails.
• Handle cash management and funding requirements related to trades.
• Investigate accounting and securities reconciliation breaks.
• Escalate operational risks and settlement issues within defined timelines.
• Maintain compliance with operational procedures and risk management guidelines.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience in Fixed Income / Bonds / Repo Settlements.
• Good understanding of Securities Settlement Operations.
• Experience in Nostro and Depot Reconciliation.
• Knowledge of Trade Matching, Pre-matching and Settlement Failures.
• Experience in break investigation and resolution.
• Understanding of financial markets and securities products.
• Knowledge of Calypso is an added advantage.
• Good analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.