Settlements Officer

Manage trade settlements, custody instructions, and reconciliations in a collaborative investment operations team located in Auckland CBD.

About the Role:

This 6-month Settlements Officer role sits within the operations team of a well-regarded financial services firm based in Auckland’s CBD.

You'll be supporting a portfolio of investment clients, handling everything from trade matching and custody instructions to reconciliation and settlements. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of client processes in a collaborative, multicultural environment.

It’s a strong fit for someone with a couple of years’ experience in financial services—ideally from a custodian, broker, bank, or fund admin background—who enjoys the pace of daily operations and working closely with both internal teams and external custodians.

In This Role You May Be:

• Managing settlement processes across multiple asset classes and client portfolios
• Handling trade matching and instruction processes across global markets
• Monitoring and resolving reconciliation breaks in collaboration with clients and custodians
• Ensuring deadlines are consistently met with a focus on quality and accuracy
• Supporting process documentation, controls, and gradual automation initiatives
• Building relationships with custodians, brokers, and other financial institutions
• Contributing to a high-performing team culture and knowledge-sharing environment

About You:

• You’ve worked in a bank, broker, fund administrator, or custodian for 2+ years
• You’re familiar with trade lifecycle processes—matching, settlements, and reconciliations
• FX knowledge is a plus, but not essential
• You’re detail-oriented, take pride in your work, and stay on top of deadlines
• You communicate clearly and enjoy building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• You’re proactive, methodical, and comfortable adapting to client-specific needs

What You’ll Get in Return:

• A collaborative, culturally diverse team that value quality and knowledge sharing
• Structured training and a supportive onboarding process designed for success
• A professional working environment based in Auckland CBD, with close proximity to the waterfront
• Potential immediate start for approximately 6-month, with potential for extension
• Hands-on experience in settlements, trades, and investments with gradual responsibility growth

We recognise that neurodiversity is critical to a healthy, successful workplace. Our role is to uncover and advocate strengths via a psychologically safe recruitment experience. So, if a typical recruitment process doesn’t bring out your best, let us know. We want you to shine, not shy away.   

Next steps:
 
Apply here with a CV in MS Word. You’ll need to hold NZ citizenship, residency, or have already secured a valid visa. Want to discuss your suitability further? Find me via our website.
    
A bit about Dakota, who's recruiting this role:
 
Packed with a passion for helping people and a love for all things analytical, recruitment and Dakota are two peas in a pod. Outside of work, you’ll find me in the outdoors, be it running, surfing, snow sports or spending time with my dog, Roomplestiltskin.