Operations Specialist; Ticino - Remote

Operations Specialist (Ticino - Remote) – 100%

ISP is looking for a highly motivated & meticulous team player.

We are a privately-owned group, established in 1993, FINMA regulated, and specialised in Fixed Income, Digital Assets and Structured Products, as well as Securitisation. We offer tailor-made Paying Agent, Placement Agent and Wealth & Asset Management services to our international clients. Our people and their combined skills, characters, and experiences represent our greatest assets. ISP Group is home to a team of over 100 highly qualified and motivated experts, split over 6 locations in 4 countries, focused and dedicated to helping our clients reach their individual financial goals.

You will be joining the Operations Team in Ticino as Operations Specialist (Backoffice Securities), and integrate into a successful, dynamic team. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Trade booking and operational support across the trade lifecycle
• Processing of securities transfers, including Free of Payment (FOP) transfers
• Handling and understanding of SWIFT messages and operational workflows relevant to securities processing
• Coordination with internal stakeholders and external counter parties/custodians to ensure accurate and timely processing
• Contribution to process improvements and operational efficiency in a structured, regulated environment
• Corporate actions processing and monitoring (e.g., coupons, redemptions etc), including timely booking and reconciliation
• Static data and instrument setup/maintenance across internal systems (e.g., SSI, securities master data) ensuring data quality and operational readiness

We are looking for candidates fitting below requirements:

• Passionate about your work and dedicated to contributing to the success of our firm.
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in back-office securities operations, including trade booking, settlement, and securities transfers (FOP)
• Good knowledge of SWIFT (messages and operational workflows relevant to securities processing)
• Strong reconciliation capability and ability to resolve breaks independently
• Excellent written and spoken language skills in English and good understanding of Italian (any additional languages such as German, Spanish, French or Hebrew are a plus).
• Swiss work permit

To be successful in this position, it requires excellent communication skills, with an ability to interact professionally with internal and external clients. The ideal candidate is highly organized, meticulous, self-disciplined, and detail-oriented, with a strong personal interest in financial markets. At ISP, you will work alongside motivated colleagues engaging in constructive teamwork. You will benefit from an entrepreneurial and challenging environment with a focus on innovation and high-performance culture.

We offer an attractive remuneration scheme with high flexibility and independence.
This position is created for remote working only. Occasionally, day trips to the main office in Zurich might be requested.

Please upload your meaningful application, including reference letters and diplomas; CV’s without supporting documents will not be included in the evaluation. For questions, please refer to Gabrijela Kennel: