Securities Operations Specialist
Switzerland
Overview of Role
The Securities Operations Department is responsible for the processing and monitoring of all securities related transactions as well as the life-cycle-management of securities positions and the maintenance of the asset master data. We serve our clients in a highly professional way and we keep our procedures on the most efficient level to provide information and services in a timely manner. Every member of the team strives to optimize the processes continuously to exceed current and future expectations of our clients.
As a Securities Operations Specialist you can handle special cases, contribute to company-wide projects and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders in a professional way. You challenge the current procedures of your area of responsibility and you establish “best practices” in the team.
Responsibilities
- Executing the processing and booking of Stock-Exchange transactions for the Swiss and UK businesses
- Processing of investment fund transactions (incl. alternative investment funds)
- Trade confirmation matching via SWIFT, Omgeo/CTM or paper-based matching
- Chasing counterparties on late and failed settlement
- Settlement of trade transactions across different custodians within the Avaloq system
- Securities transfers free of payment
- Custody functionalities related to securities transaction and position management
Education and Qualifications
- Completed banking apprenticeship (EFZ) or comparable qualification in banking/financial services (e.g., CYP)
Experience, Skills and Competencies Required
- 5 - 10 years of experience in processing and booking of trades in all financial instruments in all markets, awareness of tax issues on stock exchange transactions
- 3 - 5 years of experience in settlement of trades in all financial instruments is a strong benefit
- Practical knowledge of Avaloq banking platform is a must
- Ability to communicate clearly to internal and external counterparties
- Strong team player with a can-do attitude
- Swift, reliable and exact working style
- Very good command of English and German (written and spoken), French is beneficial
Benefits
- Rothschild & Co provides a wide range of health and wellbeing services, supported by above‑average employer contributions to pension and social insurance, strengthening your long‑term financial security.
- A collaborative, respectful and inclusive workplace where people feel valued, empowered and able to contribute their ideas.
- A purpose-driven culture guided by our long‑standing principles of being thoughtful, creative and principled, with a focus on responsible and long‑term decision‑making.
- Continuous learning through in‑house training opportunities and financial support for external education and professional certifications.
- Flexible ways of working with the possibility to work from home up to 40%, based on the role.
If you are curious to learn more about us and have valuable experiences in a similar role, then please submit your CV and Cover Letter through our recruitment tool.