Job Description Wedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms and investment banks in the nation. We provide innovative financial solutions through our Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Futures and Advanced Clearing & Prime Services divisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California with over 100 offices and more than 80 correspondent offices, our commitment to providing relentless, customized service is the foundation of our consistent growth. We are currently seeking to hire a Settlements Specialist based out of our Jersey City office. The Specialist is responsible for providing clearance and settlement services for all broker-to-broker equities, corporate bonds, municipal debt securities, and government bonds is primarily responsible for trade confirmation, allocations, and settlement. This requires an understanding of the trade lifecycle, trade confirmations/affirmations, trade cancellation and corrections, and block order allocations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Process and settle all foreign trades via Citibank local market and Euroclear Easyway system in a timely matter.
- Reflect all settlements in internal Phase 3/Beta system
- Process settled FX to client accounts
- Facilitate settlement on emails sent by middle office/front office as well as Trade support & CSD
- Send/Receive SPO for balance order trades which have settled free of payment in the foreign markets.
- Reflect settled SPOs in Phase 3 accordingly
- Confirm pair offs & partial on broker-to-broker & ex-clearing trades. Reflect on Phase 3
- Investigate and resolve any discrepancies sent by other teams
- Process cleanups for 15A6 trades
- Monitor and resolve Stock Record and cash breaks daily
- Monitor suspense account
- Process Reorg/Dividend shares and money to their suspense accounts
- Manage & control open fails to match and settle in foreign markets
- Ensure that all actions are SEC, FINRA & Wedbush rule compliant
- Perform all Wedbush compliance training and attestations in a timely matter
- Perform other duties as required and assigned
Experience and Skills
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited University, or equivalent experience is preferred
- 1-2 years of hands-on experience in Settlements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Organized, detail oriented, and ability to prioritize daily work flow
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Strong collaboration and team building skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
Job Benefits As part of the overall compensation package, Wedbush Securities (WS) offers an array of diverse benefits to our Colleagues.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company-sponsored contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- 401(k) Plan: competitive discretionary company matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Tuition reimbursement ($5,250 max per year)
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Volunteer Time Off
- Paid Leave: Parental Bonding, Jury Duty, Military, Disability, etc.
- FINRA and Professional License Sponsorship
- Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
- Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs
- Discretionary compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance
The reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $60,000-$80,000. Colleagues may be eligible for additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance. At Wedbush, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at, or near, the top of the range for their role. Decisions regarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. Wedbush Securities (WS) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. WS does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, registered domestic partner status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, disability, genetic information, family care or medical leave status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws, or on the basis that an applicant or Colleague is perceived to have these characteristics or is associated with someone who is perceived to have these characteristics. WS aims to foster a culture of inclusion where all Colleagues are valued for their unique contributions to the firm as well as provided equal opportunities to succeed. Wedbush uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities here