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Client Operations Analyst III - Trade Settlements
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What they do
An Investment or Portfolio Analyst advises individuals and companies about investments. Typically works with a collection of investments called a portfolio, though can also advise clients about individual investments. Studies trends that impact investments and writes reports regarding economic and business changes and activities that affect the value of investments. Can also be involved in the selling of investments, such as stocks. Works mainly in investment firms, though can also be employed in lending institutions, corporate finance departments, banks or insurance companies.
$96,019 / year median in New Jersey
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Job#: 3050238 The ideal candidate will bring strong trade settlements or operations experience, excellent attention to detail, sound decision-making skills, and the ability to work effectively in a structured, highly controlled environment handling physical certificates.
Key Responsibilities
Physical Settlements Processing:
Review and process physical settlement transactions, including trades involving physical certificates and related documentation.
Documentation Review:
Read, comprehend, and interpret various settlement and certificate documents to determine requirements and ensure proper handling.
Reconciliation Support:
Gather required information from multiple applications and internal contacts to complete market value reconciliations and related control processes.
Control & Accuracy Oversight:
Review cash, position, and market value sheets, identify discrepancies, and escalate issues to senior team members immediately.
Task Execution & Peer Checks:
Ensure all daily and monthly responsibilities are completed on time while maintaining peer checks across team processes.
Stakeholder Coordination:
Work closely with client service representatives, reconciliation teams, controllers, and senior managers to resolve questions and obtain required information.
Process Improvement Mindset:
Bring fresh ideas to improve workflows, reduce manual effort, and identify opportunities to enhance processes using digital and AI-enabled tools.
Application & Access Support:
Help ensure team members have access to the applications required to perform their responsibilities effectively.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in trade settlements, securities operations, or related financial services operations roles
- Strong understanding of trade flow, trade processing, and settlement operations
- Experience working with physical certificates and/or documentation-heavy operational processes
- Proven ability to identify discrepancies, exercise sound judgment, and escalate issues appropriately
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in a control-focused environment
- Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and teams to complete operational tasks
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, finance, or a related fieldPreferred Experience
- Familiarity with bonds, stock powers, incumbency certificates, or similar financial documentation
- Experience supporting market value reconciliations, cash and position reviews, or similar control functions
- Exposure to process improvement, workflow enhancement, or automation initiatives using AIEverforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe.
When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
- Health and Wellness Programs