Settlement & Securities Officer

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the position of Settlement & Securities Officer in our Investments & Portfolio Management Department.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing administrative/clerical support for the Investments & Portfolio Management division.
• Reconciling the securities for assigned portfolios in the vault and Jamaica Central Securities Depository (JCSD) with the holdings on the portfolio valuation and the 4 Series system.
• Ensuring that settlement instructions from counterparties are verified and that accurate information is entered daily on the BOJ JCSD system.
• Ensuring cheques are lodged to the correct bank accounts within the specified cut-off times.
• Updating 4 Series/Investment schedules with purchases and disposals for holdings and interest payments on global and local Fixed Income securities.
• Ensuring that office correspondence, client information and other documentation are accurately filed within the specified time frames.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. A first degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Management Studies or any other related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent professional qualifications.
2. Completion of the Securities course.
3. At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
4. Working knowledge of trading procedures and trade order management and settlement systems.
5. Working knowledge of the regulatory requirements for securities.

Applications should be submitted to:

Senior Manager – HR & Records Management

Guardian Life Limited

12 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 5

Deadline for submission of application – Friday, March 28, 2025

All applications are appreciated; however it may only be possible to contact shortlisted applicants