Head of Bond Issuance & Settlement Operations

Aon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Aon seeks a Director of Operations & Settlement Management to oversee all operational, settlement, and post-trade activities for fixed income capital markets and private placements. Lead end-to-end settlement for Rule 144A and Section 4(a)(2) offerings, coordinating with DTC, Euroclear, trustees, custodians, and investors to ensure accurate execution.

With 10+ years in broker-dealer ops and deep expertise in securities settlement and risk management, you will drive scalable processes, maintain

Qualifications

• 10+ years in broker-dealer operations or fixed income/capital markets operations.
• Direct experience supporting Rule 144A and Section 4(a)(2) offerings.
• Demonstrated expertise with DTC and Euroclear settlement processes.
• Experience leading primary issuance and institutional distribution operations.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end settlement for Rule 144A and Section 4(a)(2) debt offerings from mandate through closing.
• Coordinate all settlement activities with DTC, Euroclear, paying agents, trustees, legal counsel, issuers, and investors.
• Review and validate closing documentation, settlement instructions, funding flows, and allocation details.
• Oversee cash and securities settlement on closing dates and resolve settlement discrepancies.
• Build and lead a high-performing operations function with strong controls and compliance.

Skills

Debt capital markets

Securities settlement

DTC settlement processes

Euroclear settlement processes

Primary issuance

Operational risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance/related field

Tools

DTC systems

Euroclear systems

CUSIP/ISIN administration

Job description

Aon seeks a Director of Operations & Settlement Management to oversee all operational, settlement, and post-trade activities for fixed income capital markets and private placements. Lead end-to-end settlement for Rule 144A and Section 4(a)(2) offerings, coordinating with DTC, Euroclear, trustees, custodians, and investors to ensure accurate execution.

With 10+ years in broker-dealer ops and deep expertise in securities settlement and risk management, you will drive scalable processes, maintain