Settlements Securities Specialist

Do you have proven ability to work in department serving a multitude of clients ranging from institutional to retail and wealthy private clients?

We’re looking for a settlement specialist to:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• hold the supervisory role and be first point of contact for urgent, complex, risky cases with potential implications
• manage the implementation of the best-practices in day-to-day business related to risk awareness
• run analysis and perform quality checks in order to increase efficiency or process standardization, at the same time encourage the team for operational improvement ideas

Your team

You’ll be joining a Custody Settlement team within the bank’s Global Operations business area. You’ll be working in Wroclaw in a department serving a multitude of clients ranging from institutional to retail and wealthy private clients. We supports the local sub-custodian and global custodian function of bank's Swiss-booked entities for financial institutions, corporate clients, pension funds and external asset managers located all around the world.
You will become part of a dedicated and highly integrated team of specialists, which values open communication, proactivity, ownership and attention to detail. We are an organization which helps our employees to grow. It is a high priority for us to continually invest in our employees by providing ongoing opportunities for training and networking. We are a department which values Diversity and Inclusion and is committed to realizing the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion ambition which is an integral part of our global cultural values.

Your expertise

• proven experience in a multi-cultural, corporate environment, preferably in a financial area (Trade Validation, Mid-Office, Payments)
• proficiency in English, any other language is a plus.
• strong analytical skills, proven ability to conduct a proper investigation and draw conclusions
• ability to manage work in a team environment and to collaborate across cultures and locations
• demonstrate independency and self-organization.
• outstanding communication skills to keep transparency
• curiosity 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
• strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities but also risk-orientation approach.
Have a positive can-do attitude and ability to manage work in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment

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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