Settlements Manager - Hays - eFinancialCareers : Job Details

A leading financial services organisation in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Settlements Manager to join their operations team. This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the daily settlement of trades, managing operational risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily trade settlements, manage failures, and proactively identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Liaise with depositories, custodians, trading desks, and third-party vendors to resolve settlement and systems issues.
• Ensure accurate trade data capture and settlement using industry tools (e.g., CTM, Alert, SIM).
• Maintain and review operational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Lead, develop, and manage a team, ensuring appropriate resource allocation and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Drive process improvements to enhance automation and client experience.
• Support the operational setup of new funds and ensure effective middle office operations.
• Act as a subject matter expert, building strong partnerships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in settlements within a financial services environment.
• Strong knowledge of DTCC/CTM systems and fund operations preferred.
• Excellent understanding of investments, corporate governance, and risk mitigation.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexible, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a talented team in a respected financial services organisation.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Commitment to professional development and equal opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working

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