Senior ETF Settlements Specialist

THE COMPANY:

Our client is an entrepreneurial brokerage firm based in the West End, seeking an experienced settlements professional to join our Equity & ETF Operations team.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the full ETF trade lifecycle, from trade capture through to final settlement.
• Serve as the team’s subject matter expert on ETF settlement processes, mechanics, and market conventions.
• Investigate and resolve settlement fails, trade discrepancies, and breaks in collaboration with traders, Authorised Participants (APs), and custodians.
• Manage settlement activity across DTC, Euroclear, CREST, and other relevant clearing and settlement systems.
• Handle ETF-related corporate actions, creation/redemption activity, and static data maintenance.
• Ensure settlement processes comply with market standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities within settlement operations.
• Liaise directly with brokers, custodians, and clearing houses to ensure timely and accurate settlement.

EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• Minimum of five years’ experience in settlements operations within a financial institution.
• Specific, demonstrable expertise in ETF settlements — this is essential rather than preferred.
• Background at a well-regarded investment bank or market maker, with direct, hands-on involvement in ETF settlement operations.
• Strong working knowledge of settlement cycles, corporate actions, and reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of DTC, Euroclear, CREST, and other clearing and settlement systems.
• Proven ability to resolve complex settlement issues independently and under time pressure.
• A track record of identifying and delivering process and operational improvements.

For further information please contact Caitlynn Fourie