Financial Operations Associate: Settlements & Analysis

126 Northern Operating Srvs Asia; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a skilled professional for its Manila office to support settlement, reconciliation, and client service activities within a global financial services context.

The role requires 2–5+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or mathematics. Candidates should be numerate, analytical, and capable of handling multiple priorities while maintaining rigorous deadlines.

Qualifications

• Awareness of the financial services industry and derivatives markets is beneficial.
• Strong, clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Numerate and analytical with the ability to learn quickly.
• Able to manage multiple initiatives concurrently and prioritize effectively.
• Basic understanding of custody and fund administration functions.
• Creative, proactive problem solving and initiative.
• Professional approach with ability to develop internal/external relationships.
• Self-motivated and able to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all transactions are captured and accounted for correctly within internal books and SLA deadlines.
• Track and execute lifecycle events from setup to closeout, including coupons, corporate actions, and dividends.
• Liaise with clients and market participants to confirm and settle transactions.
• Perform and review reconciliations between data sources; resolve exceptions timely.
• Respond to complex queries from external parties regarding trades/positions.
• Represent the team in cross-functional initiatives and projects.
• Provide technical guidance and onboarding support to new hires and escalate complex issues.

Skills

Financial services knowledge

Analytical ability

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics/mathematics

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a skilled professional for its Manila office to support settlement, reconciliation, and client service activities within a global financial services context.

The role requires 2–5+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or mathematics. Candidates should be numerate, analytical, and capable of handling multiple priorities while maintaining rigorous deadlines.