Trade Settlements Specialist — DTC Ops

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) in Jersey City is seeking an Operations Specialist – DTC Settlements to handle trade processing and settlement activities with DTC for custody accounts. You’ll verify trade data, manage daily volumes and resolve discrepancies while maintaining professional client communication.

The role emphasizes timely delivery, thorough documentation, and collaboration with internal teams. A BA/BS or equivalent experience plus strong PC skills are required, with a competitive

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated PC skills.
• Ability to identify, escalate and resolve a problem.
• Ability to communicate professionally through effective verbal and written skills.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively.
• Organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Transactions Processing: Process all deliver and receive orders settling with other brokers/banks – all equities, corporate fixed income, and commercial paper trades clearing through DTC.
• Problem Resolution: Review and resolve discrepancies in order information, escalate high value problem trades to management.
• Communications: Communicate professionally via email/phone with clients and counterparties to resolve issues and minimize risk.
• Process Improvement: Gain efficiencies to improve productivity and contribute to firm-wide process improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

PC skills

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) in Jersey City is seeking an Operations Specialist – DTC Settlements to handle trade processing and settlement activities with DTC for custody accounts. You’ll verify trade data, manage daily volumes and resolve discrepancies while maintaining professional client communication.

The role emphasizes timely delivery, thorough documentation, and collaboration with internal teams. A BA/BS or equivalent experience plus strong PC skills are required, with a competitive