Clearing and Settlement Analyst

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Clearing and Settlement Analyst to join our Securities & Custody Operations team. Reporting to the VP - Deputy Head of Securities & Custody Operations, the role involves independently managing operational workflows while maintaining awareness of evolving regulatory frameworks. This role is crucial in ensuring seamless trade processing, settlements, FX, and cash operations for both local and offshore clients of the Global Transaction Banking (GTB) Investor Services division.

You will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth business-as-usual operations while driving compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across processes.

What We'll Offer You

As part of our flexible employee benefits program, you'll enjoy:

• Best-in-class leave policy
• Gender-neutral parental leave
• 100% childcare assistance reimbursement (gender-neutral)
• Comprehensive health and hospitalization insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and term life insurance
• Complimentary health screening for employees 35 and older
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Sponsorship for industry-relevant certifications and continued education

Key Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day operations related to trade processing, settlements, FX, and cash transactions.
• Coordinate team activities, ensuring accurate and timely regulatory reporting.
• Maintain service level agreements (SLAs) with consistent quality and throughput.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing operational support and guidance to team members and clients.
• Proactively monitor workload volumes, allocating resources effectively during peak periods.
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies and external regulatory guidelines, fostering a strong control environment.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring business continuity and resilience.
• Build redundancy through cross-training and backups for critical roles.
• Support BAU operations including FX and regulatory reporting for the Indian market, break analysis, escalation handling, and stakeholder coordination.
• Collaborate with process owners and internal teams to align operational delivery with business growth.

Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree (BA, BCom, BSc, etc.)
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in trade settlement, custody services, or Indian capital markets.
• Solid understanding of the Indian securities market and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and process discipline.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, collaborative, and service-oriented approach to daily responsibilities.