Stock Loan Settlements Analyst

About this role

We are supporting a leading global investment bank as it continues to expand its Securities Finance business. Following significant growth in stock lending activity, the team is seeking an experienced Stock Loan Settlements Analyst to support increased transaction volumes across a busy and fast-paced environment.
This role will focus on the end-to-end settlement lifecycle of stock lending and borrowing transactions, working closely with counterparties, custodians, traders and internal operations teams to ensure timely and accurate settlement.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the settlement of stock lending and borrowing transactions across global markets
Monitor and resolve settlement fails and unmatched trades
Investigate and escalate exceptions in a timely manner
Liaise with counterparties, custodians and internal stakeholders to resolve issues
Perform daily reconciliations and break resolution
Support process improvement initiatives and operational controls
Requirements
Previous experience within Stock Loan or Securities Finance Settlements
Strong understanding of the stock lending lifecycle
Experience managing settlement exceptions and fail resolution
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work effectively within a high-volume environment
Benefits
6-month contract, with a view for further extension.
Salary to be discussed.