DTC Settlements Operations Specialist

Brown Brothers Harriman; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is seeking an Operations Specialist for DTC Settlements. You will handle trade processing, settlement activities, and related reconciliations for custody accounts, ensuring compliance with DTC deadlines.

You’ll verify trade details using the Sonic system, manage daily volumes, and communicate with clients and counterparties to resolve issues and minimize risk. Strong organizational and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated PC skills.
• Ability to identify, elevate and resolve a problem.
• Ability to communicate professionally through effective verbal and written skills.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively.
• Organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process all deliver and receive orders settling with brokers/banks via DTC (equities, fixed income, commercial paper) for custody accounts.
• Verify trade information vs client presentations received via Sonic system (account number, quantity, CUSIP).
• Manage daily trade volume and reconcile discrepancies.
• Communicate professionally with internal/external clients to minimize risk and resolve issues.
• Support management reporting with work volume statistics and trends.
• Identify process improvements to raise productivity and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Professional communication

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Tools

Sonic system

Job description

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is seeking an Operations Specialist for DTC Settlements. You will handle trade processing, settlement activities, and related reconciliations for custody accounts, ensuring compliance with DTC deadlines.

You’ll verify trade details using the Sonic system, manage daily volumes, and communicate with clients and counterparties to resolve issues and minimize risk. Strong organizational and teamwork skills are essential.