Securities Settlements Officer

We are growing. And we are looking for talented people.

At Decskill, we believe that technological excellence is driven by human talent.

We are an IT consulting company with more than 10 years of consolidated experience in the market, focused on building long‑term relationships with both our clients and our people. Today, we are a community of over 800 professionals, working from Lisbon, Porto, and Madrid, contributing to impactful technology initiatives.

As part of the Astek Group, we combine a strong local culture with a global presence, being active in around 23 countries across 4 continents. This allows us to offer an international context, diverse challenges, and long‑term career opportunities, while staying close to our teams.

We are searching for a

Securities Settlements Officer !

Responsibilities:

Monitor and ensure the

settlement of securities transactions

and associated products.

Perform

pre- and post-settlement activities , ensuring transactions are processed accurately and within the required deadlines.

Perform

cash and position reconciliations

between internal systems and local custodians.

Investigate and follow up on reconciliation breaks, discrepancies and exceptions.

Ensure that

referential data

is accurate and up to date, working closely with the relevant teams.

Respond to

emails, queries and operational requests

accurately and within the expected deadlines.

Support

clearing and custody-related activities

within the scope of securities settlement operations.

Maintain and manage relevant

legal and transaction‑related documentation .

Support transaction and event‑related accounting processes for securities within scope.

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and streamline workflows.

Develop and implement

automated solutions

to reduce manual tasks and improve processes.

Collaborate with internal teams and relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient settlement operations.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through

data analysis and process optimisation .

Requirements:

Previous professional experience in

Securities Settlement, Securities Operations, Custody, Clearing

or a similar financial operations environment.

Good understanding of

securities settlement processes , including pre- and post-settlement activities.

Experience with

cash and position reconciliation .

Knowledge of securities‑related transactions and events.

Experience working with

referential/reference data .

Experience with

data automation

and process optimisation.

Knowledge of

Python, VBA and/or Power BI

is highly valued.

Ability to identify manual processes and develop solutions to improve

efficiency and workflow automation .

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet operational deadlines.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively in a

team and international environment .

Are you looking for an environment that values curiosity and commitment? Here, your contribution has real impact and individual growth is taken seriously.

What you can expect from us

Long‑term projects with national and international context.

Opportunities to grow technically and professionally.

A people‑first culture, focused on transparency and trust.

Teams that value ownership, collaboration and stability.

Decskill is committed to equality and non‑discrimination with all our talents. We recruit and promote talent, based on diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, race, nationality or any other form of discrimination incompatible with the dignity of the human being

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