Operations Analyst – Securities & Funds Settlements Specialist / Operations Analyst – Securities & Funds Settlements Specialistess

Cognizant Technology Solutions AG - July 26, 2025

Securities & Funds Settlements Specialist

Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Type: Full-time office role (no remote or home office)

Contract Duration: 12 months

Responsibilities:

  • Securities Settlements:
    • Provide settlement services as a global custodian for our clients.
    • Ensure the transfer of securities portfolios between financial institutions.
    • Guarantee timely settlement of transactions in global markets while actively managing the accurate realignment of securities positions.
  • Funds Settlements:
    • Process transfers for private placement hedge funds and mutual funds on behalf of our clients.
    • Ensure risk-aware exception handling, trade monitoring, and manual interventions on client and market transactions.
    • Liaise with custodians and transfer agents to ensure the timely settlement of client assets.

Skills and Experience:

  • 1-3 years of relevant experience in securities settlements.
  • Strong understanding of securities markets, particularly the functions of a custodian.
  • Knowledge of equities and fixed income products with experience in processing confirmations and settlements.
  • Basic understanding of corporate actions event processing and reconciliation.
  • Extensive experience in securities settlements, including capturing, instructing, and monitoring orders.
  • Familiarity with SWIFT messaging, specifically MT54x settlement instructions.

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Location : Zürich
Country : Switzerland

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