Settlements Specialist

What You Will Be Responsible For - Coordinate post-trade activity with brokers, custodians, fund administrators and other counterparties - Monitor settlement activity and resolve breaks, exceptions and outstanding items - Manage daily cash positions, FX activity, trade reconciliations and account movements - Produce portfolio and financial reporting for the investment team, including P&L and quarterly reporting - Support month-end close, management accounts and preparation of statutory financial statements - Coordinate information and documentation required for external audits - Manage tax-related operational requirements, filings and allocation of management fees across relevant entities and jurisdictions - Support onboarding and KYC processes for new brokers, custodians and counterparties - Review payments, operating expenses and applicable GST/VAT submissions - Maintain accurate operational procedures, controls and investment operations documentation - Coordinate proxy voting and AGM-related actions for portfolio holdings - Assist with wider finance, accounting and investment operations requirements as they arise What We Are Looking For You are likely to have around 5-8 years of relevant experience gained within asset management, investment management, a family office, fund administration, banking or another financial markets environment. You should bring: - A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline - Strong practical understanding of securities settlements and the end-to-end trade lifecycle - Experience dealing directly with brokers, custodians and/or fund administrators - Exposure to cash management, FX, reconciliations and investment operations - Good grounding in accounting, P&L reporting and financial statement preparation - Experience supporting audits and financial close processes - Familiarity with tax, GST/VAT or similar regulatory finance requirements - Exposure to both listed investments and private market assets - Strong Excel, analytical and numerical skills - A recognised accounting qualification such as CA, CPA or ACCA would be beneficial but is not essential. Working Style This role needs someone who is comfortable taking responsibility without requiring a large team or extensive infrastructure around them. You should be someone who: - Notices discrepancies and follows them through until they are resolved - Can move easily between detailed transactional work and wider portfolio reporting - Works calmly when deadlines are tight or priorities change - Communicates confidently with investment professionals and senior stakeholders - Exercises sound judgement and knows when an issue needs escalation - Is highly organised and disciplined about controls and accuracy - Is prepared to challenge something that does not look right - Takes initiative and gets things completed rather than waiting for direction