job description
Join Accenture as a Senior Capital Markets Trade Settlements Analyst in Bali and play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless, accurate, and compliant trade settlements for global financial institutions. This is your opportunity to leverage your expertise in capital markets operations while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a world-leading consulting firm.
In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end settlement process, mitigate risks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize trade lifecycle efficiency. Your analytical skills and deep understanding of financial instruments will drive operational excellence, reduce discrepancies, and enhance client satisfaction. Accenture offers a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and career growth, making this an ideal position for professionals seeking to advance in the banking and financial services sector.
Bali’s vibrant business ecosystem and Accenture’s global reach provide a unique blend of local impact and international exposure. If you thrive in a role that combines precision, problem-solving, and strategic thinking, we want to hear from you.
Responsibility
- Lead the end-to-end trade settlement process for equities, fixed income, derivatives, and other financial instruments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Monitor and resolve settlement failures, discrepancies, and exceptions, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Collaborate with front-office, middle-office, and custody teams to reconcile trades and validate settlement instructions.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with counterparties, brokers, and custodians to streamline settlement workflows.
- Identify process inefficiencies and propose automation or optimization solutions to enhance operational scalability.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., Dodd-Frank, MiFID II, EMIR) and internal policies, including KYC/AML requirements.
- Prepare and analyze settlement reports, providing insights to senior management on risk exposure and performance metrics.
- Mentor junior analysts and provide training on settlement systems, market practices, and best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM, CPA) are a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in trade settlements, preferably within capital markets, investment banking, or asset management.
- In-depth knowledge of settlement systems (e.g., DTCC, Euroclear, Clearstream) and financial instruments (equities, bonds, FX, derivatives).
- Proven ability to handle high-volume, time-sensitive transactions with a keen eye for detail and risk management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel, SQL, or settlement-specific software.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise with global teams and clients.
- Familiarity with SWIFT messaging (MT540, MT542, MT546) and ISO 20022 standards is highly desirable.
- Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a commitment to continuous improvement.