For our Clearing & Reporting department in London we are looking to hire a:
Securities Clearing Specialist
Your role on the team
Securities Clearing is part of the Transaction Services division and sits in the process chain between the front office and settlements. The team is responsible for identifying and correcting errors and exceptions in the booking process and reviewing the bank’s securities transactions for accuracy. You will join a team of six and benefit from the decades of experience held by several team members.
What will you do?
* Processing and monitoring securities trading transactions involving domestic and international securities (including bonds, equities, certificates, and funds)
* Acting as the direct contact person for the trading department regarding inquiries and complaints
* Proactively communicating while handling tasks for, and inquiries from, the areas of Transaction Services, Investment Banking, Wealth & Asset Management, and Financial Markets
* Managing and maintaining valuation price and security master data for the bank
* Continuously analysing and improving processes and settlement quality, particularly with regard to digitalisation initiatives
Who are we looking for?
* Bachelor's degree level of education
* 2–5 years of experience in securities operations, clearing, settlement, brokerage operations, or capital markets
* Working knowledge of securities trade lifecycle and settlement processes
* Experience with clearing and settlement platforms and custody systems
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial operations software
* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
What we offer you:
* Private pension plan - 10% of base salary contribution by Berenberg
* Generous 30-day holiday allowance
* Private Health Insurance
* Life Insurance scheme
* Flexible working hours
* Enhanced parental leave policies
* Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions related to mental health, financial wellbeing and other topics
Apply online now to join our team – we look forward to receiving your application!
We are a leading European private bank, with over 430 years of experience and deep-rooted history, but we are still shaping and heavily investing in our future. Our progress and evolution are driven by our people. We encourage them to try new approaches, voice their opinions and achieve success in their own way.
We provide opportunities for them to develop their talents, explore different career paths and achieve their full potential.
We’re an ambitious, forward-looking business, backed by centuries of tradition and built on innovation. You’ll find a culture that encourages people to think independently, act entrepreneurially and challenge the status quo.
We place great importance on working on site, as we believe that being together in the office not only fosters creativity and efficiency, but also strengthens networks and builds trusting, collegial relationships. For us, this forms the foundation for productive and successful work. Together we collaborate to shape our business and fulfil our ambitious goals
We welcome you to join us in our commitment to always do the right thing for our people, clients and our business – Our future is where you take us!
We will only accept applications submitted through our online application management system on the website.
Berenberg is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prides itself on being a modern, dynamic and internationally orientated organisation. We value the rich diversity, skills and abilities and creative potential that people from differing backgrounds and experiences bring to the workplace. Every employee plays a vital role in providing quality service to all our customers and helping to create and inclusive working environment, where everyone can realise their full potential. We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates who require adjustments during our recruiting process. Please contact us directly on recruitment@berenberg.com to discuss.