Description Join us! Explore equity settlements, resolve trade issues, and drive efficiency as a proactive Trading Services Analyst. As a Trade Lifecycle Analyst in the Broker Dealer Settlements, you'll be responsible for timely settlement of Equity transactions across Europe and MENA markets. Broker Dealer Settlements Team is responsible for monitoring all Equity trade settlements across 12 markets. The team provides support and information regarding trade queries to the Middle Offices and their trading personnel and liaise with Custodians and external clients as the primary contact to resolve settlement issues. Job Responsibilities Settle equity trades, including those for priority clients. Escalate and resolve failing trades promptly. Manage Securities Borrowing and Lending (SBL) activity. Instruct conversions for both physical securities and ADRs. Oversee delivery management and cross depot stock movements; identify and instruct as needed. Process payments efficiently and accurately. Report daily on high and credit risk exposures. Resolve cash and stock breaks by collaborating closely with the Reconciliations team. Drive efficiency initiatives and take ownership of process improvements. Required qualifications, capabilities and skills Financial services experience with an interest in securities and investments Ability to work under pressure due to cut-off times and volumes Initiative, root cause analysis and problem solving skills Demonstrate a strong Control and Risk awareness to identify, escalate, control and mitigate Initiative to deal effectively with unfamiliar situations Attention to detail Self-motivated Good communication skills Proactive team player Good time management Analytical skills Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills Experience in dealing with physical issuance/deposit of UK into and out of Crest Understanding of UK, European and US markets Securities knowledge, preferably settlements experience Technical knowledge of securities transaction processing