Trade Settlements Specialist: Compliance & Reconciliation

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

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.