Settlements Risk Analyst | Experienced Hire

Overview

You will be primarily responsible for Global Settlements for the Susquehanna European companies. The role involves working closely with traders in a front office environment.  You will be required to build an excellent knowledge of the products traded by Susquehanna and also the international markets in which we operate.

 

This is a superb opportunity for an individual with a keen interest in the financial markets to gain exposure within a true trading environment and further their knowledge.

 

What you'll be part of:

• Position & Inventory management – analyse positions across exchanges, entities and PB’s to optimise settlement and cost efficiencies
• Ensuring prompt and efficient settlement of all OTC and Exchange Trades across a range of different products such as: Equities, ETF’s, Bonds, Options, with a focus on regulatory and economic impact
• Liaison with inter-company departments such as: Securities Lending, Corporate Actions, Technology, Trading Desks and Trade Support to ensure high settlement rate and best service to the traders
• Directing the Prime Broker and Direct Electronic Access (DEA) provider’s settlement functions
• Settlement risk analysis – manage buy in risk system with traders
• Proactively communicate with traders and other relevant parties to quickly and efficiently manage critical trades which may result in buy in, CSDR fines or funding impacts
• Analyse impact on trading from interest claims, CSDR, fails and recommend changes to mitigate impact to business
• Develop good relationships with Prime Brokers, Execution Brokers and clients
• Compilation and analysis of monthly management reports on trading volume, dividends, interest claims, buy-in notices, trade fails and PnL impact
• Research and analysis into new markets/products/regulatory changes. Particular focus on upcoming EU regulations over next few years.
• Project work directly relating to trading desks activities

What we’re looking for

• 3rd level degree, preferably in a business or 2+ years of finance related discipline is desirable
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills are essential
• Ambitious and self-motivated, not afraid to ask questions and use own initiative
• Knowledge of and an interest in financial markets
• Aptitude for using technology and improving efficiencies – experience in SQL/Python an advantage
• Strong communicator (verbal and written)
• Strong customer focus
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills; including effective troubleshooting in a fast paced, time critical environment
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task