Fund Execution - Trade Processing & Settlement Specialist

Job Description

We are looking for a Fund Execution, Trade Processing & Settlement Specialist to support the end-to-end processing of fund and securities transactions. The role is responsible for fund order execution through platforms such as Allfunds and Fundsettle, as well as trade processing, settlement monitoring, and the resolution of operational exceptions across global markets.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, brokers, custodians, and transfer agents to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing, settlement, and reconciliation while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence, risk mitigation, and client service.

Your key tasks 

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of fund orders, including subscriptions, redemptions and switches
• Process and monitor fund transactions mainly through Allfunds and Fundsettle
• Ensure timely transmission and execution of fund orders in accordance with market and fund cut-off times
• Processing of stock exchange trades (mainly bonds, equities and ETF) in Avaloq Banking Suite
• Settlement of Delivery and Receive versus payment (DVP and RVP trades)
• Ensuring that all transactions are processed correctly and settled in a timely manner
• Monitoring settlement operations and failed trades
• Liaise with fund platforms, custodians and internal stakeholders to resolve operational issues
• Cash and security reconciliation

Qualifications

• Experience in Fund Operations, Securities Operations, Trade Processing or Settlement
• Hands-on experience with Allfunds and/or Fundsettle
• Understanding of funds and securities trade lifecycles
• Experience managing post-trade processing and settlement activities across multiple markets
• Knowledge of custody, settlement, and reconciliation processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Fluent in English
• Proficiency in German and/or French is a plus

Additional Information

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices. 

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self. 

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way. 

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.  

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