Cash Settlements

Job Description:

Our client, a leading financial services firm, is seeking a talented Settlement Associate to join their operations team based in Glasgow.

In this pivotal role, you'll oversee critical settlement processes for a diverse portfolio of institutional clients, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and exceptional service.

You'll work at the heart of the operations team, collaborating with colleagues across the business and contributing to initiatives that enhance systems, processes, and client experience.

• Strong understanding of settlement processes with experience in CREST.


• Keen attention to detail, with an excellent track record for accuracy and risk-awareness.


• Solid foundational knowledge of financial markets and post-trade operations.


• Focused on delivering top-tier client service - communicating clearly and effectively with internal stakeholders and clients.


• Demonstrated adaptability and active involvement in operational change or process improvement initiatives.

• Own the end-to-end operational delivery for UK settlement activity, including pre- and post-trade tasks, clearing, and transaction processing.


• Act as a trusted point of contact - providing timely, clear updates and resolutions to clients and internal teams across settlement-related queries.


• Monitor and manage transaction flow proactively, addressing failed or delayed instructions and minimising operational risk.


• Champion accuracy and control within daily routines and escalation workflows, ensuring full compliance with risk and quality standards.


• Shape positive change by identifying process enhancements and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen efficiency and reliability.


• Develop your knowledge and expertise - staying informed of relevant market and regulatory developments to support operational excellence.

• A highly competitive salary


• Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 16189

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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