Operations Analyst – Securities Specialist / Operations Analyst – Securities Specialistess

Cognizant Technology Solutions AG - June 1, 2025

Securities Specialists - Custody Settlement

Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Type: Full-time office role (no remote, no home office)

Contract Duration: 12 months

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure end-to-end processing of free-of-payment portfolio transfers for our private clients.
  • Coordinate across a broad range of assets to align with all involved parties, capturing instructions and monitoring successful settlement in global markets.
  • Receive and validate client settlement orders and address exceptions on settlement orders.
  • Match Standard Settlement Instructions (SSIs) with enriching asset transfer transactions for counterparty custodians.
  • Monitor, identify, and address settlement fails on both position and cash sides; liaise with internal partners and external counterparties (e.g., custodian banks) to resolve breaks, issues, and queries.
  • Repair and release settlement instructions for custody transactions across various global markets, while managing client email queries related to existing or potential transactions.

Skills and Experience:

  • 1-3 years of relevant experience in custody settlements.
  • Strong understanding of securities markets, specifically the functions of a custodian.
  • Proficient in SWIFT messaging, particularly MT54x settlement instructions.
  • Knowledge of equities and fixed income products, along with an understanding of processing confirmations and settlements.
  • Extensive experience in securities settlements, including capturing, instructing, and monitoring orders.

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Location : Zürich
Country : Switzerland

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