Settlements & Securities Operations Specialist (Russian speaker)

🔴 Limassol **

Almond Recruitment is working on behalf of our client, a well-established European-licensed investment firm, to recruit a Settlements & Securities Operations Specialist for its Limassol office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, traditional brokerage firm with a professional and friendly working environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day operations of the business, covering trade settlements, reconciliations, and corporate actions.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily internal and external reconciliations of client funds, financial instruments and positions with custodians, banks and brokers.
• Process client orders, including receipt, review, transmission, system entry and maintenance of the order register.
• Handle the daily settlement of trades and transactions related to ancillary services.
• Process corporate actions, including income payments, tender offers and voting activities.
• Complete the daily closing of the previous operational day within the Back Office system.
• Prepare and submit daily reports to clients and regulatory authorities, including EMIR and transaction reporting, as well as other internal and external reports relating to client assets.
• Set up new financial instruments in the system database.
• Maintain and update prices, rates and their respective sources for financial instruments, where required.
• Liaise closely with brokers, counterparties, and other internal departments to ensure smooth operational processes.
• Assist with the implementation and testing of new IT tasks and system enhancements, where required.
• Provide additional departmental support, including assisting with audits and participating in cross-departmental projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Knowledge of financial instruments and the structure and operations of an investment firm.
• Knowledge of bonds and derivatives Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and high-quality work.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Professional integrity and a positive, proactive approach to work.
• Fluency in both English and Russian.
• CySEC Basic or Advanced certification will be considered an advantage.

Rewards & Benefits

• Private medical insurance covering the employee and their family.
• 21 days of annual leave.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Free parking.
• Support with CySEC examinations, including training and preparation.
• Financial contribution towards professional training and development.
• Complimentary refreshments in the office.
• Company social events and corporate gatherings.

To apply for the vacancy please send your CV to recruiter contact quoting reference CY21388T