Job description
This is an exciting opportunity for an Equities Settlements Officer to join our dynamic operations team.
This role will suit individuals with demonstrated experience in Equities Settlements, requiring high levels of communication, attention to detail, and adherence to risk and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and execute settlement of Equities and Stock Lending Settlements in CHESS via BofA's back office system
Management of CHESS and stock lending settlements functions throughout the settlement day to highlight issues as they arise
Follow up and elevate on failing or unmatched trades
Facilitate settlement of intercompany movements
Support reconciliation and payment of monthly Stock Lending billing statements
Liaise with traders, confirmation team, internal and external clients
Source and request SSI and static setup for counterparties and instruments
Demonstrate qualified and detailed communication with clients via email and phone to resolve differences in a timely manner
Investigate and resolve nostro and cash breaks where ledgers are unmatched
Complete daily reporting
Reconcile and payment of Stock Lending exposure / collateral to external brokers
Uphold controls and procedures for the team
Requirements
Equities settlements experience preferred, especially with exposure to CHESS.
Stock lending operations experience highly desirable.




Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work against strict deadlines
Be control and risk focused
Work well in a time sensitive, fast paced and fluid environment
Ability to identify and escalation issues to management and trading desk
Confidence to deal with both external and internal clients
Willingness to work flexible hours when necessary
Ability to work in a team or independently when required
Flexible and adaptable attitude with a hunger to learn and be challenged
Ensure all work is done within audit, compliance and procedural requirements
Other Qualifications
Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and unique solutions.
Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward.
Experience in connecting with a diverse set of clients to understand future business needs - is a continuous learner
Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change.
Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base.
Believes in value of diversity so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world.
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📌 Equities Settlements Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Ambition Group
📍 Melbourne