Securities Settlements Analyst

Our client, a leading global investment bank, is looking to strengthen its Securities Settlements function with an experienced Settlements Analyst. The role sits within a high-volume, fast-paced operations environment and covers BAU settlement support across repo, cash bond and equity products on the Broadridge Gloss platform. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end settlement across multiple asset classes, working closely with counterparties, custodians, trading desks and internal operations teams to ensure accurate and timely settlement. Key Responsibilities Manage settlement of repo, cash bond and equity transactions across global markets Monitor and resolve settlement fails and unmatched trades on the Gloss platform Investigate and escalate settlement exceptions in a timely manner Liaise with counterparties, custodians and internal stakeholders to resolve breaks and queries Perform daily reconciliations and break resolution across products Resolve cash, depository, accounting and other breaks relating to the relevant markets Act as a point of reference for settlement queries, providing guidance to colleagues on process and market conventions Provide regular updates and reporting to trading and middle office staff on settlement status Monitor outstanding issues to ensure timely resolution in line with regulatory guidelines Contribute to root cause analysis and recommend process improvements to management Support BAU processing and contribute to wider operational control initiatives Requirements Previous experience within Securities Settlements covering repo, cash bonds and/or equities Hands-on experience using Broadridge Gloss Strong understanding of settlement lifecycles across multiple asset classes, including trade matching, affirmation and confirmation processes Experience managing settlement exceptions and fail resolution, including root cause investigation Solid grasp of the various depositories and settlement infrastructures across UK, European and North American markets (e.g. CREST, Euroclear, Clearstream) Benefits 6-month contract, with a view for further extension. Salary: up to £65k