Trade Operations Specialist (Settlements)

Leeds Professional Resources; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Professional Resources is seeking a Trade Operations Specialist (Settlements) in Miami to manage the securities settlement lifecycle from trade verification through final settlement. You will handle processing across equities, fixed income, and derivatives while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate documentation.

The role requires strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication with brokers, counterparties, and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience with securities settlement lifecycle and trade verification.
• Ability to process equities, fixed income, and derivatives with proper documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills for settlement accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to adapt to regulatory changes and evolving procedures.

Responsibilities

• Trade settlement lifecycle management from verification to settlement completion.
• Process various types of trades with accurate documentation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance related to settlements.
• Reconcile settlement positions and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate with brokers, counterparties, and clients to resolve issues.
• Identify and mitigate settlement risks and controls.
• Prepare and distribute settlement activity reports.
• Investigate and resolve complex settlement issues.
• Monitor financial markets and settlement procedures; stay informed.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail throughout processing.

Skills

Trade settlement

Transaction processing

Regulatory compliance

Reconciliations

Communication skills

Risk management

Reporting

Problem solving

Financial markets knowledge

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Time management

Education

Series 99

Job description

We are seeking a Trade Operations Specialist (Settlements) to ensure the accurate and timely completion of securities transactions, including both purchases and sales. They manage the process from trade execution to settlement, ensuring compliance with regulations and resolving any discrepancies or issues that arise. This role requires a Series 99.

Key Responsibilities:

• Trade Settlement: Handling the entire lifecycle of securities transactions, including trade verification, matching, and settlement.
• Transaction Processing: Accurately processing various types of trades, such as equities, fixed income, and derivatives, and ensuring proper documentation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to all relevant regulations and guidelines related to securities settlement.
• Reconciliations: Reconciling settlement positions and investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Communication: Effectively communicating with internal and external parties, including brokers, counterparties, and clients, to resolve settlement issues.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with the settlement process.
• Reporting: Preparing and distributing reports on settlement activity and performance.
• Problem Solving: Investigating and resolving complex settlement issues and discrepancies.
• Financial Markets Knowledge: Understanding of securities markets, trade processing, and settlement procedures.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for accuracy in settlement processing.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex data and identify discrepancies or potential problems.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with various stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to effectively resolve settlement issues and discrepancies.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changes in regulations, market conditions, or internal procedures.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.