Securities Operations Analyst: Settlements & Trade Support

Fifth Third; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Securities Services professional to manage settlements, mutual fund settlements, or corporate actions within a high‑risk, high‑dollar environment. You will perform trade support, settlement, investigations and confirmations with senior supervision and cross‑team collaboration.

Responsibilities include verifying settlement information, processing cash movements, and serving as a resource for colleagues.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2-3 years of operations experience in securities clearance industry required.
• Intermediate knowledge of investments.
• Possess 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.

Responsibilities

• Handles securities processing tasks of a more difficult nature and/or higher risk as needed 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.
• Researches and resolves questions and inquiries presented by internal and external parties and communicate resolution in a timely manner.
• Often serves as first line contact for issues received from administrators, custody reps and investment staff.
• Reconciles cash and security positions with internal and external counter parties on a daily basis.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Securities Services professional to manage settlements, mutual fund settlements, or corporate actions within a high‑risk, high‑dollar environment. You will perform trade support, settlement, investigations and confirmations with senior supervision and cross‑team collaboration.

Responsibilities include verifying settlement information, processing cash movements, and serving as a resource for colleagues.