Stock Loan Settlements Analyst

We are supporting a leading global investment bank as it continues to expand its Securities Finance business. Following significant growth in stock lending activity, the team is seeking an experienced Stock Loan Settlements Analyst to support increased transaction volumes across a busy and fast-paced environment. This role will focus on the end-to-end settlement lifecycle of stock lending and borrowing transactions, working closely with counterparties, custodians, traders and internal operations teams to ensure timely and accurate settlement. Key Responsibilities Manage the settlement of stock lending and borrowing transactions across global markets Monitor and resolve settlement fails and unmatched trades Investigate and escalate exceptions in a timely manner Liaise with counterparties, custodians and internal stakeholders to resolve issues Perform daily reconciliations and break resolution Support process improvement initiatives and operational controls Previous experience within Stock Loan or Securities Finance Settlements Strong understanding of the stock lending lifecycle Experience managing settlement exceptions and fail resolution Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work effectively within a high-volume environment 6-month contract, with a view for further extension. Salary to be discussed.