Settlements Analyst 1

TP ICAP Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market infrastructure provider in Belfast is seeking a Settlements Analyst to ensure accurate settling of trades. The role involves timely matching of trades, resolving exceptions, and collaboration with brokers and teams. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical abilities and communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft applications. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic team focused on enhancing market efficiency and client solutions.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and proactive approach.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience with Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Timely matching of trades and resolution of exceptions.
• Validation of front office amendments and cancellations.
• Daily reconciliations and exception resolution.
• Provide support for audits as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong analytical ability

Problem solving

Written communication

Oral communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Settlements Analyst 1 page is loaded## Settlements Analyst 1locations: Belfasttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R4756**Group Overview**The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.**Role Overview**The Settlements team are responsible for supporting a multitude of Fixed Income and Cash Equity broking desks in several EMEA locations including performing a variety of Settlement Middle office tasks to ensure both timely and accurate matching of trades within a controlled environment. The team settle principal bond, equity & money market instruments (CDs, Commercial Paper, notes) trades via Euroclear or in 30+ local domestic markets utilising an agent bank network (BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank etc). The company have no trading position or portfolio & so we deem this ‘Matched Principal’ (buys & sells are matched exactly) which is also sometimes called turnaround trading. ICAP have a small stock loan business which is processed by the Settlements team and can be a manually intensive task. Also in this team we have resource that looks after corporate actions (mainly coupon & dividend payments) that arise due to the principal trading.The main function of the team is to ensure that all trades are matched with clients so that the purchases & sales settle on time with zero cost to the company, as trade sizes are very large & carry associated risks. The team also undertake nostro & depot reconciliations for the associated accounts . Most staff work 8am to 5pm however we require some coverage from 7am and then until 8pm to cover US settlements. The team implements a limited shift rota to cover these extended hours.**Role Responsibilities*** Timely matching of trades and resolution of any exceptions same day* Validation of front office amendments/cancellations where necessary* Provision of first line support to brokers for any settlements queries* Escalation any issues (where necessary) to management* Collaboration with peripheral teams to ensure the data is correct to support the trade flow* Daily review of cross desk trading to ensure a flat book and escalation any residual balances* The maintaining and clearing exception queues in a timely and efficient manner* Daily reconciliations are performed and exceptions that arise resolved* To provide support on any relevant project, under the direction and oversight of your Manager* To work with team manager, to fulfil the implementation of any changes necessary within the Settlements function in relation to regulatory and business requirements* To provide support for any internal or external audits as required* To support our Technology teams in technical developments, including UAT and post-release support* Fulfil any additional or ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of our business**Experience / Competences**Essential* Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, possesses high organisation skills & a proactive approach* Demonstrates strong analytical ability and problem solving skills* Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a high pressure environment* Highly effective written & oral communication skills; adapts communication style to suit audience* Shows evidence of being comfortable working in fast paced or pressured environments* Skilled in Microsoft applications software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Desired* Knowledge of financial markets* Previous experience in a similar organisation#LI-Hybrid #LI-ENT #NIJobs**Company Statement**We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.**Location**UK - City Quays - Belfast**Connecting clients, communities and colleagues for sustainable growth**TP ICAP connects people, platforms, ideas, and insight across the world’s financial, energy and commodities markets. As a global leader in market infrastructure and data-led solutions, we enhance market access, increase efficiencies, and unlock possibilities.**Work with us**Joining TP ICAP puts you at the heart of markets that matter.You’ll have the freedom to innovate and act on your initiative. We’ll train you and build your abilities in your specialist area, so that you can become an expert in your field. And all within a connected network that’s there to set you up for success.TP ICAP Group is a collection of premium brands each with a distinct, client-focused offering. Underpinning and connecting these client-facing brands is the financial security, operational strength and know-how we have as a Group.Connections are at the heart of what we do. We combine our people’s know-how with the latest technology to improve price discovery, trade execution and liquidity flow.Connections create strength. Through them, we help our clients to manage risk, realise investment strategies and expand the scope for growth.And connections act as a catalyst. Sparking richer solutions for our clients to break new ground, modernising markets for future performance, and creating dynamic careers for our people. Our capacity to connect builds trust, supports communities and gives us the power to anticipate and respond to change, whatever direction the world takes. It’s what makes TP ICAP a mainstay in the global markets, now and in the future.TP ICAP. We connect.