Trade Confirmation & Settlement Specialist: Fixed Income

Guggenheim Securities; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Chicago is seeking a Trade Confirmation & Settlement Associate to manage the allocation, confirmation, and settlement of trades. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in financial operations. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of fixed income and equity products. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $100,000-$105,000 per year, emphasizing innovative solutions and integrity in all operations.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in an operational role within financial services.
• Broad understanding of financial products and their workflows.
• Ability to prioritize issues in a stressful, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Allocate, confirm, and settle all fixed income and equity trades.
• Monitor settlement of trades and resolve failures promptly.
• Communicate with brokers and counterparties effectively.

Skills

Experience in financial services operations

Understanding of fixed income and equity products

Excel proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Team player mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field

Tools

Blackrock Solutions Aladdin

Omgeo

Bloomberg

DTCC

MarkitSERV

CLS

Job description

A leading financial services firm in Chicago is seeking a Trade Confirmation & Settlement Associate to manage the allocation, confirmation, and settlement of trades. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in financial operations. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of fixed income and equity products. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $100,000-$105,000 per year, emphasizing innovative solutions and integrity in all operations.