Settlement Officer

• Capturing / processing, matching and settlement of trades to the accounting system
• Ensure trades are matched between client notification and counterparty confirmation
• Ensure reconciliation of the managers notification and counterparty confirmation
• Sending settlement instructions to custodian for all trades
• Managing status of trades and requirements
• Maintaining broker settlement details, contact details and brokerage rates
• Monitoring of front office trades to ensure STP settlement into the accounting platform
• Compiling of incident reports and assist in implementing and maintaining process controls
• Resolving trade queries

• Minimum of a completed tertiary qualification either Commerce / Investments / Economics or similar
• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a Settlements role in Fund Services / Investment / Wealth Management environment
• Solid understanding of the financial markets and instruments essential
• Knowledge and experience on both local and international markets

CA Financial Appointments