Securities Specialists - Custody Settlement
Full time office role (no remote, no home office)
Zurich, Switzerland
12 months contract
Responsibilities:
Securities Settlements
· Ensures end-to-end processing of free-of-payment portfolio transfers for our private clients.
· Coordinates along broad range of assets the alignment with all involved parties and captures instructions including monitoring of successful settlement in global markets.
· Receive and validate client settlement orders and process of exceptions on settlement orders.
· Match Standard Settlement Instructions (SSI’s) with enriching asset transfer transactions for counterparty custodians.
· Monitor, identify, and raise settlement fails on both position and cash side. Liaise with internal partners and external counterparties (e.g. custodian banks) in order to resolve breaks, issues, and queries.
· Repair and release of settlement instruction of custody transactions in the various markets worldwide but also manage clients’ e-mail queries related to existing/potential transactions
Skills and Experience:
• 1-3 years relevant experience in custody settlements
• Good understanding of securities markets specifically functions of a custodian.
• Knowledge of SWIFT messaging, typically MT54x settlement instructions
• Understanding of securities markets specifically functions of a custodian bank.
• Knowledge of Equities and Fixed Income products with an understanding of processing confirmations and settlements.
• Profound experience in securities settlements (capturing, instructing & monitoring orders).
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.
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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.