Junior Finance Analyst — Securities Settlement & Ops

act digital; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

act digital is seeking a Junior Finance Analyst to join a Securities Settlement team within an international financial environment. This role offers exposure to securities transactions, reconciliation, and settlement processes, ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals.

You will monitor transactions through the settlement lifecycle, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate with custodians to ensure accurate daily financial operations.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in Finance, Banking Operations, Financial Markets, or a similar environment.
• Recent graduates with relevant academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Interest in developing a career within the financial sector.
• Good understanding of financial and banking concepts.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong sense of responsibility and organization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor securities transactions from instruction through settlement.
• Perform cash and position reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve operational discrepancies.
• Work closely with local and international custodians.
• Support the accurate processing of financial transactions.
• Contribute to operational controls and risk reduction.
• Develop a strong understanding of financial markets and securities operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Finance/Economics/Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

act digital is seeking a Junior Finance Analyst to join a Securities Settlement team within an international financial environment. This role offers exposure to securities transactions, reconciliation, and settlement processes, ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals.

You will monitor transactions through the settlement lifecycle, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate with custodians to ensure accurate daily financial operations.