JOB TITLE: Settlements Administrator

JOB LOCATION: Peterborough
JOB TYPE: Permanent
JOB SALARY: up to £31000 if you've worked in a similar role before
JOB WORKING HOURS: 8am to 4pm with 1 hour for lunch, Monday to Friday
JOB WORKING ARRANGEMENTS: 4 days per week in the office, dropping to 3 days in the office once you've passed your probation
JOB BENEFITS: 25+8 days holiday, enhanced pension, employee assistance programme, including 24/7 GP access

Your new company

Our client is a well-established financial services organisation specialising in fund administration and investment operations. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to professional development, this business offers a supportive environment where employees are treated with dignity and respect. With strong values around compliance and customer outcomes, they provide a workplace that prioritises integrity, innovation and career progression. Staff tell us they love their flexible working model, excellent benefits and opportunities to grow within a regulated, forward-thinking organisation.

Your new role

Your job will be to ensure the accurate and timely settlement of trades. You’ll manage trade matching, resolve settlement issues, and identify risks within a fast-paced financial environment. This position involves daily interaction with clients, custodians and internal stakeholders, as well as investigating trade discrepancies and implementing process improvements to enhance automation. You’ll work to strict deadlines, meet regulatory standards and contribute to delivering exceptional client service.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in settlements, trade processing, trade monitoring etc.
• Strong knowledge of systems and trade processing.
• A background in financial services, wealth management or similar
• A good understanding of investment operations and financial instruments.
• Advanced user of Excel spreadsheets (including look-ups; macros would be an advantage).
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Strong communication skills to liaise confidently with clients and stakeholders.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ideally, industry qualifications such as CISI Investment Operations Certificate or a relevant degree (or working towards these).

What you'll get in return

• Competitive benefits include 10% pension contribution, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), and private healthcare options.
• Flexible working arrangements – office-based initially, then hybrid after probation.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, On-Demand GP and discount schemes.
• Career progression through cross-training and succession planning, with the potential to move into leadership roles.
• A collaborative team environment where continuous improvement and professional development are encouraged.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Keywords: Settlements Administrator, Investment operations, Trade settlement, Fund administration, DTCC settlement, CISI IOC, Investment funds