Capital Market Specialist

Job Summary

We are looking for Process Specialists (JL3A) with strong hands-on experience in Capital Markets and Investment Banking operations. The role involves supporting global custody and securities operations across trade settlement, trade reconciliation, corporate actions, securities valuation and reference data for international clients in the US time zone.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end processing of trade settlement and securities operations across major asset classes.
• Carry out trade reconciliation and investigate, resolve and escalate breaks within defined timelines.
• Manage corporate action and event management activities: entitlements, claims, notifications, taxation and MIS reporting.
• Support securities valuation and maintain accurate security and client reference data.
• Handle Nostro, CAS account, Transfer Agency, internal account and domestic securities operations.
• Process and monitor derivative products and ensure accurate lifecycle processing.
• Use industry platforms and market data sources to complete, validate and report on transactions.
• Adhere to SLAs, quality standards and process controls; escalate risks and exceptions promptly.
• Collaborate with onshore stakeholders, custodians, brokers and internal teams.

Domain Knowledge Required

• Capital and Money Markets; Global Custody Operations
• Nostro, CAS A/C, Transfer Agency, Internal Accounts, Domestic Securities
• Major asset classes: Equities and Fixed Income
• Derivatives: Swaps, Options, FCC, Futures, CRS, CCS, CDS and exotic instruments; OTC vs. centrally cleared
• Event Management, Entitlements, Claims, MIS, Taxation and Notifications

Tools and Applications

• Operations platforms: TLM, SWIFT, Aladdin, STAR
• Depositories / settlement: Euroclear, Clearstream, DTC
• Market data and ratings: Bloomberg, Reuters, S&P, Moody's, Fitch

Qualifications

• Graduation: BBA, BBS or B.Com
• PG in Finance preferred

Skills and Competencies

• 2–5 years of relevant hands-on experience in Trade Settlement, Investment Banking Operations, Trade Reconciliation, Corporate Actions, Securities Valuation or Reference Data
• SLA adherence
• Strong communication skills
• Team player, comfortable working night shifts