Securities Operations Analyst I

Fifth Third; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio seeks a Securities Analyst I to support settlements, trade processing and corporate actions within Securities Services. You will handle high-value transactions, verify settlement data, and help ensure accurate and timely processing.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 1 year of operations experience in securities clearance preferred, strong communication, math and problem-solving skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 1 year of operations experience in securities clearance industry preferred.
• Basic understanding of investments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate on behalf of the Bank to both internal and external clients.
• Demonstrated professional customer service skills with a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service.
• Strong mathematical and organizational skills.
• Display excellent intuitive judgment, systematic approach to problem solving and effective problem resolution skills.
• Ability to work in stressful environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal/relationship skills.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to recognize potential problems and formulate solutions in a timely manner.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, etc. as well as a demonstrated aptitude for learning other business-specific software programs.

Responsibilities

• Handles securities processing tasks including independently processing transactions of extremely high dollar amounts.
• Verifies trade settlement information at depository and in proprietary system.
• May be required to execute new trades/instructions in various markets.
• Processes cash movement in an accurate and timely fashion in accordance with prescribed deadlines and department procedures.
• Demonstrates accuracy and timeliness in work and evidenced through audits by senior securities analyst and/or department manager.
• Researches and resolves questions and inquiries presented by internal and external parties and communicates resolution in a timely manner.
• Often serves as the first line contact for issues received from administrators, custody reps and investment staff.
• Contacts counter party, including internal and external parties to follow-up on outstanding settlement issues, report and research fail activity and communicates settlement issues with administration, vendors, depositories and other interested parties in accordance to established customer service guidelines.
• Promotes teamwork and participate in the cross training of team members.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Stress tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio seeks a Securities Analyst I to support settlements, trade processing and corporate actions within Securities Services. You will handle high-value transactions, verify settlement data, and help ensure accurate and timely processing.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 1 year of operations experience in securities clearance preferred, strong communication, math and problem-solving skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.