ETF Settlements, Senior Associate

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Insurance coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual incentive programs

Tax-advantaged savings plans

Job summary

State Street Corporation is seeking a Senior Associate, ETF Settlements to expertly manage the settlement of ETF creations and redemptions, including in‑kind and cash flows. You will interact with APs, brokers, custodians, and ETF servicing teams, ensuring controls and timely processing across global platforms.

The role requires 2–3 years in custody, settlements, or post‑trade ops, with ETF servicing familiarity a plus.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in custody, settlements, or post‑trade operations; ETF servicing experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of ETF primary‑market workflows, including in‑kind baskets, cash components, and collateral is a plus.
• Knowledge of NSCC/DTC settlement processes; familiarity with international CSDs is an advantage.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Proficiency in Excel and operational platforms; experience with ETF Global Platform or Fund Connect is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute, monitor, and ensure timely settlement of ETF creations and redemptions (in‑kind and cash) via NSCC/DTC and international CSDs, including collateralized DVP/FoP flows.
• Review and validate order confirmations, settlement instructions, and applicable fees prior to release.
• Proactively investigate and resolve settlement fails, cash breaks, and position discrepancies.
• Perform preparer and reviewer control functions in accordance with documented SOPs and risk standards.
• Ensure settlement activity complies with audit requirements, information‑classification policies, and regulatory expectations.
• Escalate operational risks or material issues appropriately to management.
• Act as a point of contact for APs and internal partners on settlement‑related inquiries.
• Maintain accurate standing settlement instructions (SSIs) and supporting documentation.
• Deliver timely and professional responses to client and counterparty questions.
• Utilize internal platforms (e.g., ETF Global Platform, Fund Connect, settlement and custody systems) for order processing, lifecycle monitoring, and reconciliations.
• Prepare daily and periodic settlement, collateral, and exception reporting.
• Support data quality, metrics tracking, and management reporting.

Skills

ETF Settlements

Post-trade Operations

Excel

Analytical Skills

Tools

ETF Global Platform

Fund Connect

Job description

Who we are looking for?

The Senior Associate, ETF Settlements is responsible for the accurate and timely settlement of primary‑market ETF creation and redemption activity, including both in‑kind and cash transactions. This role supports daily interaction with Authorized Participants (APs), brokers, custodians, and internal ETF servicing teams, while maintaining strong operational controls and supporting process improvement initiatives across the ETF settlement lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute, monitor, and ensure timely settlement of ETF creations and redemptions (in‑kind and cash) via NSCC/DTC and international CSDs, including collateralized DVP/FoP flows.
• Review and validate order confirmations, settlement instructions, and applicable fees prior to release.
• Proactively investigate and resolve settlement fails, cash breaks, and position discrepancies.
• Perform preparer and reviewer control functions in accordance with documented SOPs and risk standards.
• Ensure settlement activity complies with audit requirements, information‑classification policies, and regulatory expectations.
• Escalate operational risks or material issues appropriately to management.
• Act as a point of contact for APs and internal partners on settlement‑related inquiries.
• Maintain accurate standing settlement instructions (SSIs) and supporting documentation.
• Deliver timely and professional responses to client and counterparty questions.
• Utilize internal platforms (e.g., ETF Global Platform, Fund Connect, settlement and custody systems) for order processing, lifecycle monitoring, and reconciliations.
• Prepare daily and periodic settlement, collateral, and exception reporting.
• Support data quality, metrics tracking, and management reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in custody, settlements, or post‑trade operations; ETF servicing experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of ETF primary‑market workflows, including in‑kind baskets, cash components, and collateral is a plus.
• Knowledge of NSCC/DTC settlement processes; familiarity with international CSDs is an advantage.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Proficiency in Excel and operational platforms; experience with ETF Global Platform or Fund Connect is a plus.

Competencies

• Strong risk and control mindset.
• Client‑focused communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across global teams.
• Continuous improvement orientation.

About State Street

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality.

Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

Salary Range

Salary Range: $52,000 - $84,760 Annual. The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Benefits

• our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
• insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and other optional additional coverages
• paid‑time off including vacation, sick leave, short‑term disability, and family care responsibilities
• access to our Employee Assistance Program
• incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance‑based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans)
• eligibility for certain tax‑advantaged savings plans

For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.

Equal Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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