Trade & Processing Specialist

Your role

Are you interested in making an impact in the fast‑paced world of foreign exchange? Join a team where your attention to detail and problem‑solving skills play a valuable role in global financial markets. Find out how you can make an impact.
Responsibilities

Trade Settlement & Confirmation
Ensure accurate and timely settlement of FX (spot, forward, swap, NDF, options) and MM transactions.
Perform trade validation.
Manage confirmation processes—including paper, SWIFT, and electronic confirmations (e.g., FXAll, Mysis, GTSS)
Resolve trade breaks and unmatched confirmations promptly.
Intraday Payment Processing
Generate and release settlement payments (MT103/202) through the payment platforms.
Monitor incoming/outgoing cash flows to ensure settlement obligations are met on value date.
Coordinate with Reconciliation teams to investigate and resolve cash breaks.
Business & Stakeholder Interaction
Communicate professionally with internal partners (Trading, Sales, Middle Office).
Interact with external counterparties, custodians, and settlement banks regarding trade or payment inquiries.
Risk & Controls
Identify, elevate, and mitigate settlement risk, operational risk, and market cut‑off risk.
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements related to reporting, confirmations, and recordkeeping.
Break Investigation & Resolution
Investigate and resolve settlement discrepancies, fails, and breaks.
Work with senior analysts, counterparties, and internal teams to resolve issues promptly.
Process Improvement & Technology
Participate in process improvement initiatives.
Support control enhancements and participate in deliveries.
Learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and best practices over time.
Job Type

Full Time
Job Reference #

334524BR
City

Raleigh
Your team

You will be a part of the Investment Bank (IB) Foreign Exchange and Money Market team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, collaborating with global teams to support all pre‑settlement, settlement, and post‑settlement FXMM Operations processes.
Your expertise

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
Ideally 1–2 years of relevant internship/work experience.
Understanding of FX derivative and Money Market products and settlement processes.
Experience with trade validation and confirmation methods (paper, SWIFT, and electronic platforms).
Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve trade breaks and unmatched confirmations promptly.
Familiarity with payment platforms and MT103/202 settlement instructions.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
Strong communication skills to partner effectively across functions.
Competency with Excel (pivot tables, filters, formulas).
Team player with willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

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