Junior Data Analyst: Securities Settlement Growth

Axians Portugal; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Axians Portugal is seeking a Junior Data Analyst to join its Securities Settlement team within the banking and financial operations domain in Lisbon. You will support settlement activities, perform reconciliations, and coordinate with internal teams and external custodians on a global scale.

The role emphasizes risk mitigation, operation excellence, and post-trade activities, offering opportunities to contribute to cost reductions and process improvements while developing your career in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Up to 2 years of experience in Banking Operations, Financial Operations, Securities Settlement, or related areas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Understanding of reconciliation processes and financial market operations is highly valued.
• Fluent English (minimum C1 level).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure the successful settlement of securities transactions and related products.
• Perform cash and position reconciliations across internal systems and local custodians.
• Follow up on client instructions in international markets until final settlement.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks and settlement discrepancies.
• Manage stock forecasting activities, including cross-border operations and fail coverage borrow processes.
• Maintain and update reference data in coordination with relevant teams.
• Respond to operational queries and stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure procedures, checklists, and operational documentation remain up to date.
• Contribute to the reduction of settlement costs and operational risks.
• Escalate issues when appropriate and support the overall success of the settlement function.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Teamwork

Client-focused

Communication

Adaptability

Risk awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Axians Portugal is seeking a Junior Data Analyst to join its Securities Settlement team within the banking and financial operations domain in Lisbon. You will support settlement activities, perform reconciliations, and coordinate with internal teams and external custodians on a global scale.

The role emphasizes risk mitigation, operation excellence, and post-trade activities, offering opportunities to contribute to cost reductions and process improvements while developing your career in a