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Securities & Funds Settlements Specialist

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Work model: 100% work from office

Fixed-term contract of employment (1 year)

What we do

As Top Employer, we are dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses — helping them go from doing digital to being digital.

Cognizant Poland offices are located in Gdańsk, Wrocław, and Kraków. With the capacity to support various clients, we offer a world of opportunities for both professionals and graduates. You can expect five-star training, a chance to realize your career goals, and a range of benefits. Be Cognizant!

Responsibilities:

Securities settlements

  • Provide settlement services in our role as a global custodian for our clients,
  • Ensure securities portfolios are transferred between other financial institutions,
  • Guarantee timely settlement of transactions in global markets and play an active role in looking after accurate realignments of securities positions.

Fund settlements

  • Process private placement hedge funds and mutual funds transfers for our clients,
  • Ensure risk aware exception handling, trade monitoring and manual interventions on client & market transactions,
  • Liaise between custodians and transfer agents to ensure timely settlement of client assets.

Your profile:

  • Fluent English,
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience,
  • Good understanding of securities markets, specifically functions of a custodian,
  • Knowledge of Equities and Fixed Income products with an understanding of processing confirmations and settlements,
  • Basic understanding of Corporate Actions event processing and reconciliation,
  • Profound experience in securities settlements (capturing, instructing & monitoring orders),
  • Knowledge of SWIFT messaging, typically MT54x settlement instructions.

We offer:

  • Extensive benefits package: (private medical healthcare including dental care, life insurance, cafeteria benefits),
  • Full equipment and paid training provided from the first day of work,
  • Open-minded and multinational environment,
  • Opportunity to be part of a global organization focused on the development,
  • Professional development and a clear career path,
  • Training & development opportunities including language courses.

For more information about us, visit Cognizant Poland.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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What we offer

  • The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
  • Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
  • The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
  • Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
  • True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.  

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.

While our system allows application in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes.

About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

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