Global Securities Settlements Specialist - Automation

Decskill; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Decskill is growing and seeks a Securities Settlements Officer to join our international teams in Lisbon, Porto, and Madrid. You will ensure settlement, perform pre- and post-settlement activities, and drive data accuracy across custodians and internal systems.

Ideal candidates have experience in securities operations, data automation, and strong analytical skills, with an emphasis on process improvements and cross-border collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in securities settlements or operations.
• Strong understanding of pre- and post-settlement activities.
• Experience with cash and position reconciliation.
• Ability to automate processes and improve workflows.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure settlement of securities transactions and related products.
• Perform pre- and post-settlement activities within deadlines.
• Conduct cash and position reconciliations between systems and custodians.
• Investigate reconciliation breaks and discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate referential data with relevant teams.
• Support clearing, custody activities and related accounting processes.
• Develop automated solutions to reduce manual tasks and improve processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders for smooth operations.

Skills

Securities settlements

Cash reconciliation

Data automation

Analytical skills

Teamwork

International environment

Tools

Python

VBA

Power BI

Job description

Decskill is growing and seeks a Securities Settlements Officer to join our international teams in Lisbon, Porto, and Madrid. You will ensure settlement, perform pre- and post-settlement activities, and drive data accuracy across custodians and internal systems.

Ideal candidates have experience in securities operations, data automation, and strong analytical skills, with an emphasis on process improvements and cross-border collaboration.