Securities Settlement Operations Analyst I

Fifth Third; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Securities Analyst I in Ops to cover settlements, mutual fund activity, or corporate actions. You will perform trade support, settlements, investigations, and confirmations under supervision, while upholding risk controls and customer service standards.

Key tasks include processing high-dollar transactions, verifying settlement data, and communicating resolutions to internal and external partners.

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 for internal and external clients.
• Professional customer service skills with focus on delivering quality service.
• Strong mathematical and organizational skills.
• Judgment, problem solving and timely resolution abilities.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal/relationship skills.
• Experience with learning business software programs typically used in finance.

Responsibilities

• Handle securities processing tasks including high-value transactions.
• Verify trade settlement information with depository and proprietary systems.
• May execute new trades/instructions in various markets.
• Process cash movements accurately and timely per deadlines.
• Demonstrate accuracy as evidenced by audits.
• Research and resolve inquiries from internal and external parties promptly.
• Serve as first line contact for issues from administrators and staff.
• Follow up on outstanding settlement issues and report findings to stakeholders.
• Promote teamwork and cross-train team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Securities Analyst I in Ops to cover settlements, mutual fund activity, or corporate actions. You will perform trade support, settlements, investigations, and confirmations under supervision, while upholding risk controls and customer service standards.

Key tasks include processing high-dollar transactions, verifying settlement data, and communicating resolutions to internal and external partners.