ROLE PROFILE FOR SETTLEMENT SPECIALIST

ROLE PROFILE FOR SETTLEMENT SPECIALIST

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Granite Central Securities Depository (Pty) Ltd
Rivonia Gate Office Park
381 Rivonia Boulevard, Sandton
PostNet Suite 19, Private Bag X51, Rivonia, 2128
+27.11.568.7440 (office)
+27.11.234.2721 (fax)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

This jobs main focus is to assist Granite CSD clients with the trade matching and settlement process. This is a critical role within the team and offers the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to be part of a Market Infrastructure.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Liaise with counterparties in relation to matching and settlements
    • You will need to build and maintain healthy client and counterparty relationships to ensure resolution of settlement issues identified
  • Maintenance of the settlements module of the Fortress CSD system
  • Maintenance of system and market information to ensure accurate and reliable statistics
  • Managing the exception management process
  • Documenting and maintaining internal procedures and processes
  • Compiling incident reports
  • Adhoc queries and tasks

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

The successful candidate will be required to:

  • Understand the financial markets and instruments
  • Have knowledge about:
    • SWIFT processes and flows
    • Back office administration
  • Be highly computer literate, particularly in Windows based products. Prior exposure to IT systems development and management would be advantageous

Additionally, the candidate will be expected to:

  • Have excellent verbal communication skills
  • Be a motivated individual willing to take on responsibility for a wide range of tasks in a small company
  • Have the ability to work under limited supervision
  • Be a team player, putting the interest of the team ahead of their own personal interests
  • Possess a positive and enthusiastic attitude
  • Be willing to work extra hours when required
  • Be honest, and have the integrity and mutual respect for co-workers
  • Be diligent and thorough in their daily duties
  • Set goals, organize their own work, manage time, prioritize tasks and meet agreed deadlines
  • Adapt to change

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

The successful candidate should have:

  • Matric
  • Relevant tertiary financial qualification(s) (preferred but not essential)
  • Have relevant experience of at least 3 years in a Trade settlements role
  • Knowledge of Equities, Bonds and Money Market

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The Settlement Specialist will report to the Head of Operations.

Granite CSD Settlement Specialist Application
Settlement Specialist Application Form
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