Investment Operations Associate

Investment Operations Specialist II – Settlement OperationsLocation: Charlotte, NC - CICWork Model: Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remoteContract: 6-Month Contract with intended conversion to full-time based on performance and business needIncrease your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.Position OverviewCalculated Hire is seeking a Investment Operations Specialist to join a large financial services organization supporting its securities settlement operations team in Charlotte, NC. This position will support post-trade processing and settlement activity while partnering with internal teams, brokers, custodians, and other counterparties to ensure transactions settle accurately and within required market deadlines.This is a 3-month W2 contract-to-hire opportunity. The team intends to convert the selected candidate to a full-time employee following the initial contract period based on performance and business need.What You'll DoSupport daily securities settlement and post-trade processing activities across the trade lifecycle.Monitor transactions through settlement and identify trades requiring additional investigation or action.Research and resolve settlement breaks, failed trades, exceptions, and discrepancies within established market deadlines.Review settlement instructions and help ensure trades are positioned correctly for settlement.Perform reconciliations and investigate differences between internal books and records and external settlement information.Partner with brokers, custodians, counterparties, trading partners, and internal operations teams to resolve outstanding issues.Research transaction details and determine the appropriate action or escalation path for settlement-related exceptions.Maintain accurate documentation and follow established operational procedures and controls.Communicate clearly regarding outstanding trades, risks, breaks, and required follow-up.Take ownership of assigned work while remaining adaptable and receptive to coaching and feedback.What We're Looking ForPrevious experience in securities settlements, investment operations, trading operations, or post-trade operations.Working knowledge of the trade lifecycle and how transactions move from execution through settlement.Experience researching and resolving settlement breaks, failed trades, exceptions, or reconciliation discrepancies.Exposure to DTC/DTCC settlement processes strongly preferred.Experience reviewing settlement instructions and monitoring transaction status.Experience performing operational or trade reconciliations.Familiarity with books and records and maintaining accurate transaction data.Experience with Broadridge is preferred.Experience with other trade processing, matching, clearing, reconciliation, or settlement platforms is also valuable.Strong attention to detail with the ability to work effectively under market deadlines and cutoffs.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated ownership, problem-solving ability, coachability, and willingness to learn.Calculated Hire is an equal opportunity employer. xhyhwjd We believe in providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.