
Senior Analyst, Settlement Operations
Job Description
Role overview:
The role of the Senior Operations Analyst is to ensure the timely and accurate settlements of cash flows of Interest Rates and Credit Derivatives (IRD and CRD) trades on behalf of the client. This involves both individually conducting pre-settlements check and affirmation of cashflows with counterparties, identifying and resolving any issues that may prevent timely settlement, as well as monitoring that the team is performing the same.
Job responsibilities:
Act as a control layer by detecting, escalating, and resolving booking issues (e.g., incorrect direction, currency, index, notional, counterparty, etc.)
Ensure timely settlement of cashflows while identifying and managing risks
Adhere strictly to procedures and policies when carrying out assigned work
Supervise team activities to ensure compliance with functional mandates
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and act as referral/escalation point for the team
Perform control functions, including approving journals and payments
Monitor settlements and payment task stations to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Support the manager in overseeing execution of the function’s responsibilities
Depending on team scope, perform investigation functions as required