Securities Operations Specialist
Updated: 30 May 2022
Overview of RoleThe Securities Operations Department is responsible for the processing and monitoring of all securities related transactions as well as the life-cycle-management of securities positions and the maintenance of the asset master data. We serve our clients in a highly professional way and we keep our procedures on the most efficient level to provide information and services in a timely manner. Every member of the team strives to optimize the processes continuously to exceed current and future expectations of our clients.As a Securities Operations Specialist you can handle special cases, contribute to companywide projects and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders in a professional way. You challenge the current procedures of your area of responsibility and you establish “best practices” in the team.Responsibilities
- Capturing and processing of corporate action events
- Processing of income and redemption
- Reflection of private equity related cash flows
- Executes processing and booking of Stock-Exchange transactions for the Swiss and UK businesses
- Trade confirmation matching via SWIFT, Omgeo/CTM or paper-based matching
- Chasing counterparties on late and failed settlement
- Settlement of trade transactions within the Avaloq system
- Securities transfers free of payment
- Asset static data and market data management
Education and Qualifications
- Commercial degree, apprenticeship or similar
Experience, Skills and Competencies Required
- 2-3 years of experience in processing and booking of trades in all financial instruments in all markets, awareness of tax issues on stock exchange transactions
- 2-3 years of experience in settlement of trades in all financial instruments is a strong benefit
- Practical kledge of Avaloq banking platform is a must
- Ability to communicate clearly to internal and external counterparties
- Strong team player with a can-do attitude
- Swift, reliable and exact working style
- Very good command of English and German (written and spoken), French is beneficial
Benefits
- Rothschild & Co is committed to safeguarding and enhancing the health and wellbeing of all its employees. To support this, Rothschild & Co provides all employees with a range of healthcare services and benefits that aim to support their overall wellbeing
- We are conducive to creating a working environment and culture where people can succeed
- We provide a variety of inhouse trainings, as well as tuition assistance for further education and training courses
- Everyone can choose to incorporate agile working principles into their working week
- Over the recent months we have learned a great deal about the adaptability, commitment and resilience of our people. We believe there are opportunities for all of us to enhance our working lives and outcomes, by applying a more flexible approach to where and when we work and up to 40% of your work time can be performed from home.
If you are curious to learn more about us and have valuable experiences in a similar role, then please submit your CV and Cover Letter through our recruitment tool.