Securities Specialist

We’re looking for an employee to help us:
• monitor settlement transactions, including pre-matching and cancel-and-rebook processing, to achieve timely settlement
• chase and resolve pending transfers, settlement differences, and breaks across cash and securities to reduce risk
• administer settlement static data and the standard settlement instructions (SSI) reference table to improve accuracy
• collaborate with interface partners and business units to streamline settlements operations and improve processes
• manage our offshore unit through monitoring and enquiry handling to maintain service quality and throughput
• place manual settlement and transfer instructions, affirm broker confirmations, and handle broker enquiries to prevent delays

Your team

You’ll be working in the Order Room Settlements team, based in Pune, India. We deliver high-quality settlement services and drive productivity through continuous process control and improvement across cash and securities settlements. You’ll partner closely with Front Office, Middle Office, Technology, and other interface teams, aligning daily in team huddles to share best practices and support investigations, fails management, and reporting.

Your expertise

To succeed in this role, you bring:
• banking apprenticeship training and back-office operations knowledge across the securities trade life cycle or equivalent experience
• hands-on capability in settlements operations, resolving pending transfers and settlement breaks in cash and securities
• strong understanding of standard settlement instructions (SSI) maintenance and pre-matching support for timely settlement
• proven ability to track and resolve settlement fails, producing accurate fails reporting and follow-up actions
• sound control mindset, ensuring procedures are followed and addressing quality and risk issues to prevent incidents and claims
• ability to identify and deliver process improvements with strong attention to detail and adaptability
• proficiency with Microsoft Excel to analyze operational data and support day-to-day settlement decisions
• you’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment – validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

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