Fixed Income DTC Settlement Analyst

Work Location: New York, New York, United States of America Hours: 40 Line of Business: TD Securities Pay Detail: $95,000 - $115,000 USD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role. Job Description: Preferred Qualifications: Role Summary The Fixed Income DTC Settlement Analyst is responsible for the end-to-end settlement of U.S. fixed income securities through The Depository Trust Company (DTC). The role focuses on ensuring timely settlement, minimizing fails, managing inventory and funding impacts. Key Responsibilities Settlement Execution (Fixed Income Focus) Manage daily DTC settlement of fixed income securities including: DVP/RVP, free of payment, and institutional deliveries REPO, Reverse REPO Stock Loan - Loanet Ensure timely settlement in a T+1 environment while meeting all market cut-offs Monitor and manage DTC settlement queues using Settlement Web / PTS Escalate high-risk exposures and aged fail items Drive resolution with counterparties, custodians, and internal trading desks Partner with funding/treasury teams to ensure sufficient liquidity Reconciliation & Controls Perform daily reconciliation of: DTC positions vs. internal ledgers Cash balances and settlement activity Identify and resolve breaks with a strong control mindset Ensure adherence to operational risk and control frameworks Stakeholder Management Act as key liaison between: Fixed Income Trading Desks Middle Office / Confirmations Funding & Treasury teams External counterparties and custodians Provide clear, timely updates on settlement risks and issues Regulatory & Risk Compliance Ensure compliance with SEC, FINRA, and internal policies Support audits, inquiries, and control reviews Process Improvement & Change Initiatives Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve STP rates Participate in system upgrades, testing, and platform migrations Drive operational scalability and risk reduction initiatives Qualifications & Experience Experience 5+ years of experience in fixed income securities operations Strong hands-on expertise with DTC settlement workflows Exposure to repo, Stock Loan and DTC Settlement is required Systems & Tools DTC platforms (Settlement Web, PTS/PBS) Settlement systems (e.g., Broadridge) Stock Loan system (Loanet) Skills & Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities High attention to detail with a risk & control mindset Ability to perform in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment Effective communication with trading desks and senior stakeholders Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Timely resolution of exceptions and reconciliation breaks Accuracy of DTC positions and cash balances Improved settlement efficiency and STP rates Strong audit and control outcomes Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, or related field Experience at a broker-dealer or primary dealer environment The Operations Analyst/Specialist I TDS provides back up for the Canadian Fixed Income Desk. This individual will handle corporate actions, daily cash reconciliation, tracking file uploads into FIST, and be a DTC clearance specialist. Responsibilities include the clearance of London trading activity passing through US broker/dealers. Activities include advising agent of ticket control numbers for confirmations and by performing required system maintenance. In addition, the position will maintain compliance files and verify new clients are set up on FIST, acknowledging that settlement and other client instructions are complete. 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