Settlement Risk Analyst

Job Title: Settlements Risk Analyst
Location: Dublin IFSC (5 days onsite)
Contract: 6-month Fixed Term Contract
Extension/Permanent: High likelihood of extension or transition to permanent

Overview
We are seeking a Settlements Risk Analyst to join a global quantitative trading organisation. Operating in a fast-paced, front-office environment, this role offers significant exposure to a wide range of financial products and international markets. It is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in financial markets to develop hands-on experience within a true trading setting.

Role Summary
Working as part of the European Settlements team, you will be responsible for the timely and efficient settlement of global trades for the firm's European entities. You will collaborate closely with traders and multiple internal teams, gaining a strong understanding of the products traded and the markets in which the firm operates.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage global settlements across a diverse range of products including equities, ETFs and bonds, ensuring regulatory and operational accuracy.

• Perform position and inventory management across exchanges, entities and prime brokers to optimise settlement efficiency and cost.

• Oversee the trade matching process using CTM, Alert and shared inbox workflows.

• Support and manage Standing Settlement Instruction (SSI) migration initiatives.

• Liaise with clients, counterparties and prime brokers to resolve settlement and matching queries promptly.

• Work closely with internal teams such as Securities Lending, Corporate Actions, Technology, Trading and Trade Support to maintain high settlement rates.

• Direct and oversee settlement processes carried out by prime brokers and DEA providers.

• Build strong working relationships with execution brokers, prime brokers and key stakeholders.

• Contribute to project work directly supporting trading desk activities.

Requirements

• Third-level degree, ideally in a business or finance-related discipline, or 2+ years' relevant experience.

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

• Self-motivated, proactive and willing to ask questions.

• Genuine interest in financial markets and trading environments.

• Comfortable using technology to improve processes; experience with SQL or Python is an advantage.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• High level of customer focus and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with the capacity to troubleshoot in a fast-paced, time-critical environment.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.