Securities Settlements Analyst 

Location: Salt Lake City, UT 
Pay Rate: $23/hour

Position Overview

Seeking a detail-oriented Securities Settlements Analyst to support settlement activities within Global Banking & Markets Operations. This role will manage securities transactions across the Americas, support the trade lifecycle, mitigate operational risk, and ensure accurate and timely settlement of client transactions.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and client service skills with an interest in financial markets and securities operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the settlement of securities transactions across multiple asset types.
• Monitor transactions and transfers from initiation through final settlement.
• Ensure trade and transaction details are accurately captured and processed.
• Partner with Trading, Middle Office, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and external counterparties.
• Research and resolve settlement discrepancies, exceptions, and transaction issues.
• Support electronic and physical asset transfers, client trades, distributions, and portfolio restructuring activities.
• Identify process and control gaps and recommend improvements to reduce operational risk.
• Develop a strong understanding of the end-to-end trade lifecycle.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, execution, risk management, and client service.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, controls, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across multiple teams.
• Strong client/customer service orientation.
• Ability to identify risks and recommend practical process improvements.

Preferred

• Experience in Financial Services, Banking, Securities Operations, Trade Operations, or Settlements.
• Understanding of securities transactions and the trade lifecycle.
• Experience working with trading, middle-office, or operational risk teams.

Key Skills: Securities Settlements | Trade Lifecycle | Financial Operations | Risk & Controls | Transaction Processing | Reconciliation | Client Service | Process Improvement