Trade Settlement Specialist, Multi-Asset Ops

Prescient; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Prescient Fund Services is seeking a skilled trade settlement specialist to support clients with end-to-end trade matching and settlement across multiple asset classes. The role emphasizes timely processing, accuracy, and strong client and counterparty relationship management.

You will contribute to risk controls, assist with project take-ons, and handle queries from brokers and custodians in a collaborative fund services environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role is essential.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous but not required.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification in Finance or related field would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist Prescient Fund Services (PFS) clients with trade matching and settlement processes.
• Capture, process, match and settle trades to the accounting system timeously for various instruments (Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Unit Trusts/CIS, SWAPs, FX, etc).
• Prepare manual instructions for unlisted trade settlements when needed (Physical MM, Private Placements, Off Market trades, Offshore investments, Fund of Fund investments).
• Ensure broker/counterparty account and trade details reconcile with records and manager notifications align with counterparty confirmations.
• Send settlement instructions to custodian for matched trades via SWIFT.
• Maintain broker settlement details, contact details and brokerage rates.
• Compile incident reports and resolve external/internal trade queries from brokers, clients, and custodians, building healthy relationships.
• Handle ad-hoc queries and tasks, supporting management and coordinating team deliverables for projects and new client take-ons.
• Implement controls to mitigate risk.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Honesty & integrity

Pro-active

Initiative

Attention to detail

Job description

Prescient Fund Services is seeking a skilled trade settlement specialist to support clients with end-to-end trade matching and settlement across multiple asset classes. The role emphasizes timely processing, accuracy, and strong client and counterparty relationship management.

You will contribute to risk controls, assist with project take-ons, and handle queries from brokers and custodians in a collaborative fund services environment.