Settlement Officer

Guild Securities, Inc.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Guild Securities Inc., a duly licensed stock brokerage firm operating in the Philippine Stock Exchange, is seeking a Settlement Officer to ensure timely and accurate settlement of trades and maintain regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Finance/Accountancy/Business Administration degree, familiarity with PSE/SCCP/PDTC processes, and strong Excel and back-office system skills. Applicants should have 1 year of relevant experience and demonstrate high integrity and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Preferably 1 year of experience in settlement operations or back-office functions within a stock brokerage or financial institution.
• Familiarity with the Philippine equities market (PSE, SCCP, PDTC) preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and back-office trade processing systems.
• High integrity, accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate settlement of trades in accordance with PSE and SCCP guidelines.
• Coordinate with traders, counterparties, custodians, and banks to resolve trade and settlement discrepancies.
• Monitor and reconcile trade confirmations, stock positions, and cash movements.
• Prepare and maintain daily settlement reports and related documentation.
• Liaise with PDTC, SCCP, and other relevant institutions as required.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by ensuring proper record-keeping and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management under pressure

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accountancy/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Back-office systems

Job description

Guild Securities Inc., a duly licensed stock brokerage firm operating in the Philippine Stock Exchange, is currently seeking a highly competent and detail-oriented Settlement Officer to join our Operations Division. This position is integral to the timely and accurate processing of securities transactions and contributes to the firm’s commitment to operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the timely and accurate settlement of trades in accordance with PSE and SCCP guidelines.

Coordinate with traders, counterparties, custodians, and banks to resolve trade and settlement discrepancies.

Monitor and reconcile trade confirmations, stock positions, and cash movements.

Prepare and maintain daily settlement reports and related documentation.

Liaise with the Philippine Depository & Trust Corp. (PDTC), Securities Clearing Corporation of the Philippines (SCCP), and other relevant institutions as required.

Support internal and external audit requirements by ensuring proper record-keeping and documentation.

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business Administration, or a related field.

Preferably with at least one (1) year of experience in settlement operations or back-office functions within a stock brokerage or financial institution.

Familiarity with the Philippine equities market, including PSE, SCCP, and PDTC operations is preferred.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced in using back-office systems related to trade processing.

High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively under time pressure.