Securities Operations AVP

Are you ready to step into a high‑impact role at the heart of a major regulatory and operational transformation? We are seeking a Securities Operations Analyst to provide essential support for a multi‑phase initiative that will significantly increase trade volumes, operational complexity, and regulatory oversight.

In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the stability, accuracy, and efficiency of post‑trade processes during a period of exceptional growth. You’ll work across the entire fixed‑income lifecycle, managing Repo and Credit Bond activity, supporting liquidity and funding operations, and ensuring the smooth operation of tri‑party relationships, reconciliations, and settlement pipelines.

Why This Role Matters

• Support higher volumes of trades with precise projected versus actual reconciliations
• Strengthen oversight of funding requirements, trade fails, and liquidity usage
• Manage increased payment flows and bank reconciliation activity
• Enhance tri‑party break resolution and Client Money discrepancy investigations
• Improve SWIFT Tracker vigilance, ensuring seamless messaging and settlement
• Provide faster, more accurate responses to growing volumes of internal and external queries

Location: Canary Wharf

Hybrid working: 2–3 days a week in the office.

Main Duties

• Oversee end‑to‑end processing for Repo, Credit Bonds, and fixed‑income instruments
• Perform timely trade confirmation via MarkitWire, SWIFT, and email
• Ensure accurate settlement across global markets and regulatory frameworks

Tri‑Party Management

• Manage tri‑party repo activity and coordinate with Euroclear and other agents
• Resolve tri‑party issues with precision and ensure compliance with internal and external guidelines

BAU Operations & Controls

• Execute daily reconciliations, exception management, and reporting
• Investigate unmatched trades, settlement fails, and trade breaks
• Uphold internal controls and follow robust escalation procedures
• Apply strong knowledge of credit bonds, sovereign debt, repos, and structured products
• Stay informed on evolving regulations including CSDR, SFTR, and MiFID II
• Build strong relationships with Front Office, Risk, Compliance, custodians, and clearing agents
• Identify gaps, propose solutions, and support strategic projects including UAT and system enhancements

Skills / Experience required

• Degree‑level education
• 3–5 years’ experience in Securities Operations (Fixed Income, Repo, Collateral, Settlements, or Middle Office)

Strong Understanding of

• Hands‑on experience with settlement systems (DTCC, Euroclear, Clearstream)
• Excellent reconciliation and break‑resolution skills
• Proficiency in Excel (pivots, formulas; VBA a plus)
• Familiarity with trade confirmation platforms and tri‑party agents
• Solid grasp of risk & control frameworks
• Strong communication, stakeholder, and relationship management skills