
Experienced professional with extensive expertise in securities settlements and trade processing, specialising in Euroclear and CREST systems. Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and Word, with a strong background in settlement and reconciliation platforms, securities lending operations, and international market settlements. Demonstrates exceptional skills in regulatory compliance, operational controls, and settlement risk management. Adept at managing trade exceptions, failed trades, and client asset transfers while ensuring accuracy in high-volume environments. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication enhance team collaboration and stakeholder management. Committed to process improvement and operational efficiency through user acceptance testing (UAT) and data analysis. Career goal: To leverage extensive experience to drive operational excellence within a dynamic financial institution.
• Managed daily settlement activities across domestic and international markets, ensuring timely and accurate trade processing.
• Investigated and resolved settlement exceptions, failed trades and reconciliation discrepancies, minimising operational risk.
• Performed cash and stock reconciliations, identifying and resolving breaks within agreed service levels.
• Liaised with Front Office teams, custodians, brokers and counterparties to resolve trade-related issues and ensure smooth settlement.
• Monitored settlement queues and trade lifecycle events to ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Supported operational risk and control processes, maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.
• Contributed to process improvement initiatives, helping to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Assisted with client onboarding, asset transfers and account maintenance activities where required.
• Produced management information and operational reports to support business oversight and decision-making.
• Collaborated with internal stakeholders across Operations, Compliance, Technology and Front Office functions to deliver effective service support.
• Maintained accurate records and system updates across multiple settlement and custody platforms.
• Supported business continuity and change initiatives, including testing and implementation of system enhancements.
• Managed pre-matching and agent matching activities for securities lending and settlement transactions across multiple global markets.
• Facilitated communication between traders, brokers and market participants to resolve complex trade matching issues.
• Monitored unmatched transactions and proactively pursued resolutions to reduce settlement delays.
• Worked within strict market deadlines while maintaining high levels of accuracy in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Investigated partial settlements, pair-offs and other settlement-related exceptions to ensure timely completion of trades.
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