Settlement Officer - 9-month fixed-term contract

We are currently seeking a Settlement Officer (9-month fixed-term contract) on behalf of a prestigious private bank in Geneva.

About the Role

• Handle the settlement of equities, bonds, structured products, and investment funds.
• Monitor pending transactions and ensure accurate and timely settlement across all asset classes.
• Verify and control positions in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with traders, custodians, brokers, and counterparties to resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and deadlines while maintaining a high level of operational accuracy.
• Operational Controls & Compliance
• Perform reconciliation and exception handling to ensure full settlement accuracy.
• Apply regulatory and internal control requirements throughout the settlement process.
• Escalate any incident, failed trade, or irregularity to management and compliance when necessary.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of settlement workflows and system efficiency.
• Internal Collaboration
• Act as a key contact for Front Office, Treasury, Risk, and Legal teams.
• Collaborate closely with other operational units to ensure smooth end-to-end transaction processing.
• Provide back-up support to colleagues within the Settlements and Corporate Actions teams when required.

Your Profile

• CFC bancaire or equivalent diploma in banking/finance.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in a settlements or securities operations role within a banking environment.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments (equities, bonds, structured products, investment funds).
• Knowledge of market participants (custodians, brokers, clearing houses).
• Proficient with SWIFT messaging; knowledge of Omgeo and Euclid is an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong sense of responsibility, and ability to manage priorities under pressure.
• Fluent in French (native) and English (professional level).
• Swiss residency required.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Maeva Reis at +41 22 552 01 05 or via email at [email protected].

We welcome confidential inquiries and applications.

Please note that only candidates meeting the qualifications for this position will be contacted.