AVP, DTC Settlements

Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland Ltd; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland Ltd in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an AVP, DTC Settlements to own the daily settlement cycle for US securities, ensure timely processing, and serve as the go-to expert on the team.

You will bring 10+ years of DTC/DTCC settlement experience, knowledge of fixed income, repo, and collateral processes, and strong Excel and communication skills to drive operational excellence and effective collaboration with internal teams, clients, and counterparties.

Qualifications

• Hands-on DTC/DTCC settlement experience required.
• 10+ years at a broker-dealer, bank, or financial firm.
• Knowledge of fixed income, repo, and collateral processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics or related field.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Strong analytical skills and judgment for time-sensitive issues.
• Clear, effective verbal and written communication.
• Based in or able to commute to Jacksonville, FL.

Responsibilities

• Own the daily DTC settlement cycle for US securities, ensuring trades are processed, confirmed, and settled accurately and on time.
• Receive and deliver US securities, monitor cutoffs and maintain accurate books and records.
• Manage fails and partial settlements, resolving trade adjustments and settlement issues promptly with counterparties.
• Process tri-party transactions and manage collateral, building relationships with counterparties and agent banks.
• Adjust repo positions through bucket adjustments and optimize collateral usage.
• Support treasury and collateral management, including GSCC margin call reviews.
• Balance and reconcile cash positions daily and ensure data integrity.
• Partner with the Middle Office to identify and resolve discrepancies and exceptions.
• Communicate account activity and updates clearly to internal teams and external clients.
• Serve as escalation point and subject matter expert, supporting training and controls.
• Stay current on DTCC, regulatory changes, and best practices to strengthen settlement processes.

Skills

DTC/DTCC settlement

Fixed income

Repo

Collateral management

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics

FINRA Series 99 (Operations Professional)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Jacksonville, FL |Hybrid (4 days in office)

As an AVP, DTC Settlements, you will play a key role in making sure our trades settle accurately and on time. You will bring current, hands‑on DTC experience to the daily settlement cycle, resolve trade adjustments and fails, manage collateral, and keep strong lines of communication open with internal teams, clients, and counterparties. This role is a great fit for a seasoned settlements professional who takes pride in operational excellence and enjoys being the go‑to expert on the team.

Responsibilities

• Own the daily DTC settlement cycle for US securities, ensuring trades are processed, confirmed, and settled accurately and on time.
• Receive and deliver US securities, monitoring cutoffs and maintaining accurate books and records.
• Manage fails and partial settlements, resolving trade adjustments and settlement issues promptly with counterparties.
• Process tri‑party transactions and manage collateral, building strong relationships with counterparties and agent banks.
• Adjust repurchase (repo) positions through bucket adjustments and optimize collateral usage.
• Support treasury and collateral management, including GSCC margin call reviews and collateralization.
• Balance and reconcile cash positions daily, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Partner with the Middle Office to identify and resolve discrepancies and exceptions.
• Communicate account activity and updates clearly to internal teams and external clients.
• Serve as an escalation point and subject matter expert for the team, supporting training, procedures, and controls.
• Stay current on industry trends, DTCC and regulatory changes, and best practices to strengthen settlement processes and reduce risk.

Required Qualifications

• Current, hands‑on DTC / DTCC settlement experience is required.
• 10+ years of experience at a broker‑dealer, bank, or other financial firm.
• Working knowledge of fixed income products, repo, and collateral processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong overall Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment when resolving time‑sensitive issues.
• Clear, effective verbal and written communication with internal teams and external clients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Must be based in or able to commute to Jacksonville, FL.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with tri‑party repo and GSCC / FICC margin processes.
• Prior lead, supervisory, or AVP‑level experience.
• FINRA Series 99 (Operations Professional).