Associate / Analyst – Settlements

Sharp Decisions; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Decisions is seeking an experienced professional in Charlotte, NC for a Hybrid, full-time role focused on Financial Services settlements. The position offers a salary range of $75,000 to $90,000 and requires 5+ years in the sector with expertise in security settlements and related platforms.

Responsibilities include daily settlement operations, issue investigation, and collaboration with Treasury/Cash Ops, with emphasis on risk mitigation, controls, and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Financial Services.
• 2+ years of experience working in Security Settlements.
• Comfort with FED, DTC, and/or Euroclear settlement platforms.
• BA/BS degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely execution of day-to-day settlement activities.
• Investigate settlement-related issues such as unrecognized/unmatched trades and payment disputes.
• Fail Management - daily affirmation of fails and focus on clearing them as quickly as possible.
• Work with Treasury and Cash Operations teams to settle margin requirements by deadline.
• Fulfill Triparty shells at end of each night and ensure they are properly collateralized until they roll off.
• Proactive management and timely escalation of emerging risks and issues.
• Preparation of metrics and other reports as required.
• Proactively mitigate risk by reviewing and strengthening procedures and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
• Partner with the New York Securities Operations team to ensure tight controls, regulatory compliance, and continuous product and process education.
• Assist with projects and initiatives related to enhancing current processes and controls, including planning and implementation.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Customer service mindset

Working under pressure

Analytical skills

Decision making

Education

BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Tools

Bloomberg TOMS

ALERT

FICC

Euroclear

Broadridge IMPACT

DTC Settlement Platform

Job description

Charlotte, NC - Hybrid Permanent / Full-Time $75,000 - $90,000 5+ Years Financial Services Security Settlements Required

Role Description

• Ensure timely execution of day-to-day settlement activities
• Investigate settlement-related issues such as unrecognized/unmatched trades and payment disputes
• Fail Management - daily affirmation of fails and focus on clearing them as quickly as possible
• Work with Treasury and Cash Operations teams to settle margin requirements by deadline
• Fulfill Triparty shells at end of each night and ensure they are properly collateralized until they roll off
• Proactive management and timely escalation of emerging risks and issues
• Preparation of metrics and other reports as required
• Proactively mitigate risk by reviewing and strengthening procedures and identifying opportunities for process enhancement
• Partner with the New York Securities Operations team to ensure tight controls, regulatory compliance, and continuous product and process education
• Assist with projects and initiatives related to enhancing current processes and controls, including planning and implementation

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Financial Services
• 2+ years of experience working in Security Settlements
• Comfort with FED, DTC, and/or Euroclear settlement platforms
• BA/BS degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Core Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate concepts to diverse audiences
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High-level customer service mindset with a commitment to supporting key stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within tight timelines
• Strong analytical skills to identify, assess, and root-cause problems and propose solutions
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and sound decision-making

? Strong Preference - Platform Proficiency

• Bloomberg TOMS
• ALERT
• FICC
• Euroclear
• Broadridge IMPACT

Technical Skills

• FED Settlement Platform
• DTC Settlement Platform
• Euroclear
• Triparty Collateral Management
• Bloomberg TOMS ?
• Broadridge IMPACT ?
• ALERT & FICC ?
• Microsoft Office Suite