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Data Operations Assistant Manager
State Street. Manage the complete settlement lifecycle for securities and cash transactions .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing the complete settlement lifecycle for securities and cash transactions, with a strong focus on trade settlements, reconciliation, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in utilizing systems such as SWIFT, CTM, and Bloomberg to enhance operational efficiency and support client onboarding initiatives.
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Trade Settlements ManagementReconciliation And Exception ManagementSWIFT MessagingStatic Data ManagementFinancial Services Experience
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Hard Skills
Trade ConfirmationSettlement Instruction ManagementMarket Practices KnowledgeTrade Lifecycle ManagementData GovernanceOperational Risk ManagementQuality Control ChecksProcess ImprovementAudit ComplianceClient Onboarding
Soft Skills
Analytical ThinkingAttention To DetailEffective CommunicationStakeholder ManagementTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
SWIFT ApplicationsCTMALERTTradeSuiteBloombergAladdinCharles RiverMicrosoft ExcelPower BICustody Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
CFAFRMCISIInvestment Operations Certifications
Industry Keywords
EquitiesFixed IncomeFXMoney MarketDerivativesCentral Securities DepositoriesGlobal Securities MarketsMiddle Office OperationsCustody OperationsFinancial Services
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesSwift
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage the complete settlement lifecycle for securities and cash transactions
- Monitor settlement queues and ensure timely release of trade instructions
- Investigate and resolve unmatched and failed trades
- Perform pre-settlement and post-settlement monitoring
- Review settlement exceptions and execute corrective actions
- Process transaction amendments, SSI updates, and settlement instruction changes
- Support force settlement, pre-advice processing, and cash management activities
- Monitor market-specific settlement requirements and regulatory compliance
- Escalate high-risk or aged settlement issues
- Perform daily trade confirmation and matching through electronic platforms and manual processes
- Investigate confirmation breaks and discrepancies
- Manage broker matching activities according to client tolerances and SLAs
- Support CTM, Trade Nexus, Trade Suite, Alert, SWIFT, and other matching utilities
- Ensure proper allocation and block trade processing
- Validate economic terms, settlement details, and trade attributes
- Maintain confirmation audit trails and exception-resolution evidence
- Create, maintain, and validate standing settlement instructions
- Maintain security master, counterparty, broker, custodian, and market reference data
- Perform static-data reviews and quality-control checks
- Manage account openings, account maintenance, and documentation
- Investigate data exceptions and reconciliation breaks
- Support data governance and control frameworks
- Adhere to operational risk and control standards
- Identify process gaps and recommend automation or process improvements
- Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis
- Support audit, compliance, and regulatory reviews
- Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders
- Provide updates on critical trade and settlement issues
- Participate in service review meetings and client calls
- Build relationships with clients, brokers, custodians, and vendors
- Identify opportunities to improve STP rates and reduce manual touchpoints
- Participate in transformation, migration, and automation initiatives
- Contribute to procedure updates, training materials, and process documentation
- Support new markets, products, and client onboarding initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Commerce, or related discipline
- 4 to 8 years of financial services experience
- Experience in Trade Settlements, Trade Confirmation, Static Data Management, Custody Operations, or Middle Office Operations
- Exposure to global securities markets and settlement practices
- Knowledge of Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Money Market, and Derivatives products
- Knowledge of trade lifecycle management
- Knowledge of settlement and confirmation processes
- SWIFT Messaging (MT54x, MT599, MT3xx)
- Knowledge of Central Securities Depositories (CSDs) and International CSDs
- Settlement instruction management and market practices
- Reconciliation and exception management
- Relevant industry certifications such as CFA, FRM, CISI, or investment operations certifications are preferred
- Systems knowledge including GTM, CTM, ALERT, TradeSuite, Bloomberg, Aladdin, Charles River, custody platforms, SWIFT applications, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI
- Strong analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication skills
- Stakeholder management
- Time management
- Decision making under pressure
- Team collaboration
- Client-centric mindset
Benefits
Comp & perks- Inclusive development opportunities
- Flexible work-life support
- Paid volunteer days
- Vibrant employee networks
- Equal opportunity employment