Graduate Associate - International Settlements

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We are seeking a motivated and detail-orientedrecent graduate to join the EMEA Capital Markets Operations team, supporting international settlements across multiple markets.

As an Analyst within the International Settlements team, you will support the end-to-end settlement of securities transactions across EMEA markets. You will gain hands-on experience in trade lifecycle processes, assist in resolving settlement issues, and contribute to maintaining strong operational controls within a newly established function.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to build foundational knowledge of capital markets operations, work with global stakeholders, and develop key analytical and problem-solving skills within a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end settlement lifecycle of securities transactions across EMEA markets, helping to ensuretimely, accurate, and controlledprocessing.
• Assist in investigating and resolving settlement breaks, including unmatched trades and cash or stock discrepancies, withappropriate escalation where needed.
• Monitor daily settlement activity andraise exceptions to senior team members in a timely manner.
• Liaise with brokers, custodians, and internal stakeholders to support the resolution of operational and settlement-related issues.
• Perform reconciliations across systems and accounts, identifying, investigating, and flagging discrepancies.
• Ensure adherence to market deadlines, regulatory requirements, and internal control proceduresto support a strong risk and control environment.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of settlement activities, ensuringcompleteness and audit readiness.
• Contribute to process improvement, automation initiatives, and effective team collaboration to supportefficient day-to-day operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline, with strong academic performance.
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets and operations.
• Basic understanding of financial products and trade lifecycle concepts ispreferred, though not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Internship or placement experience in financial services isbeneficial but not essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issuesmethodicallyand apply logical thinking.
• Excellent attention to detail, clear and professional communication skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated learning agility, ownership, accountability, risk awareness, and theability to collaborate effectivelywithin a team while escalating issues appropriately.

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