Custody Operations Specialist - Settlements

Job Description

Our Investment Services businesses continues to be a powerful growth engine for U.S. Bank. It services 600 client relationships across our Global Corporate Trust, Global Custody, Global Fund Services and Depositary business units.

Our Global Custody business within Investment Services comprises of Custody, Trade Services, Cash Processing, FX, Asset Servicing, Client Services and Settlements teams. We are currently looking to hire a Custody Operations Specialist on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract basis for our Settlements team in Dublin. The role is dynamic and fast-paced and provides great exposure, dealing with 90+ Global and US Domestic markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring of trade activity to settlement status, investigating root causes of failed settlement.
• Manually settling trades within internal books and records system.
• Provides operational support and processing for various types of security trades including alternative investments, foreign and/or domestic debt and equity securities, derivatives, ETFs, FX and mutual funds.
• Supports internal operational teams with knowledge of trade activity, failed trades, payments, cash and overdraft situations.
• Maintains high levels of client service with both internal and external clients.
• Support 100+ global markets and 60+ currencies.
• Involvement in upcoming group projects.
• Follows internal guidelines to mitigate processing errors and trade errors as these may result in a monetary risk and/or reputation risk to the bank.
• Maintain and support the investigation of our daily Recons in line with Regulatory Rules.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience / transferrable skills.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Strong attention to detail.
• Settlement and SWIFT experience desired, but not essential.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Ability to be organised, multitask, and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, verbal, and written communication.
• Passionate about client service and delivery.
• Proficient IT skills, using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work under strict multi-currency deadlines.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently and meet established deadlines in a dynamic work environment.

Location Expectations

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week. Cherrywood Office Location.

Accessibility

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need adjustments at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact your recruiter for guidance and support.

Total Rewards

U.S. Bank is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices in line with local regulatory and legal requirements. Our total rewards approach is designed to attract, retain, and support top talent while ensuring equal pay for work of equal value.

We offer a market-competitive compensation package that includes:

• Clearly defined salary ranges aligned with industry benchmarks and internal equity standards.
• Performance-based incentives for eligible employees (as defined by relevant plan rules), awarded through transparent, objective criteria that recognize both individual and company performance.
• Inclusive equitable benefits that are accessible to all employees and focused around our 3 main pillars of financial wellbeing, health & wellness.
• Continuous development opportunities including training, education support, and career progression pathways based on inclusive and transparent criteria.
• Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and milestones for all.