Settlements Coordinator

2 weeks ago


westlake Western Cape, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time
About this role

The Recruitment Council is seeking a Settlements Officer to join their dynamic team. This role plays a crucial part in assisting clients with trade matching and settlement, providing an excellent opportunity to grow within a thriving fund services environment.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Efficiently capture, process, match, and settle trades on the accounting system, including Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Unit Trusts/CIS investments, Call Transfers, SWAPs, and FX deals.
  2. Prepare manual instructions for unlisted trade settlements when needed, such as Physical MM, Private Placements, Offshore investments, and Fund of Fund investments.
  3. Ensure trades are correctly matched between client notifications and counterparty confirmations.
  4. Reconcile broker/counterparty accounts and ensure trade details align with company records.
  5. Report and match Demat Money Market trades on Strate within required timeframes.
  6. Manage trade statuses and handle all associated requirements.
  7. Maintain accurate broker settlement and contact details, including brokerage rates.
  8. Monitor front office trades to ensure seamless STP settlement into the accounting system.
  9. Compile incident reports and assist in implementing and improving process controls.
  10. Address internal and external trade-related queries from brokers, clients, and custodians.
  11. Build strong relationships with clients and counterparties to resolve settlement issues.
  12. Handle ad-hoc tasks and contribute to projects, particularly in testing and implementing new solutions for trade processing automation.
Requirements and Qualifications
  1. 2-3+ years of experience in a Settlements role within Fund Services, Investment, or Wealth Management.
  2. Comprehensive understanding of financial markets and instruments.
  3. Experience with both local and international markets is advantageous.
  4. Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Commerce, Investments, or Economics.
Key Competencies
  1. Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
  2. A positive team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
  3. Diligent, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.
  4. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  5. High levels of integrity and professionalism.
About The Recruitment Council

The Recruitment Council is a company that specializes in providing top talent to the financial industry. We are dedicated to finding the best candidates for our clients and providing them with a platform to grow their careers.


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