Itaú USA · 22 hours ago
Securities Operations Specialist
Itaú USA is a financial institution seeking a Securities Operations Specialist to manage specialized functions related to the processing and settlement of securities and treasury transactions. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment while ensuring compliance with defined SLA and KPI metrics.
Responsibilities
Provide superior customer service to internal clients (bankers / register representatives)
Support team members and the Securities Operations Specialist and Supervisor in providing customer service to internal clients (bankers / register representatives)
Direct liaison with Clearing Agent (Pershing LLC)
Performs investigations of pre-settlement discrepancies to ensure timely settlement of RVP / DVP trades on RTTM
Effectively communicate with contra parties and trading desk
Creation of security, maintain control and booking of Structured notes
Creation of security, maintain control and booking of Yankee CDs
Review, prevent or resolve unsettled fail trades
Process securities transfers (depo to depo and ACAT)
Report or send notices on Margin calls, options in the money or exercised and CA events
Submit CA elections on NETEX360
Maintain cost basis
Monitor and address Margin Calls
Maintain regulatory reporting (DTCC)
Investigate discrepancies related to securities reconciliations including resolution
Develop and implement improvements and solutions to tasks and processes with a focus on performance, collaboration, and efficiency
Create and maintain manuals of procedures
Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Bank Secrecy Act related principles, laws, rules and regulations, as well as Itau’s related policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Strong analytical skills
Commitment to deliver a positive experience to our clients
1 -3 years of Banking / Broker Dealer experience
Microsoft Office; Strong knowledge of Excel
Knowledge of securities characteristics, trade execution, settlements & reconciliations
Series 99 or series 7
Preferred
Associate or bachelor's Degree preferred (Finance or Accounting)
VBA would be a plus
Portuguese and/or Spanish is desirable
Preferably exposure / knowledge of Netex360