Who we are looking for
The ETF Settlements Officer ensures accurate and timely settlement of primary-market ETF creations and redemptions—both in-kind and cash—while maintaining strong operational controls. This role involves close coordination with authorized participants (APs), brokers, custodians, and internal ETF servicing teams to deliver seamless post-trade execution.
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Why this role is important to us
- Execute and monitor settlement of ETF orders (in-kind and cash) through CSDs and DTC/NSCC, ensuring proper DVP/FoP flows.
- Validate order confirmations, reconcile ETF shares and basket components, and resolve settlement fails and cash breaks promptly.
- Coordinate settlement instructions with APs, brokers, and custodians; manage manual bookings when required.
- Utilize internal platforms (e.g., Fund Connect, ETFGP, Enlighten) for order processing and lifecycle monitoring.
- Calculate and verify create/redeem fees, collateral requirements, and ensure accurate posting to custody and fund records.
- Prepare daily/weekly reporting, track operational metrics, and support process improvement initiatives.
- Respond to client inquiries with clear, timely communication and maintain strong cross-functional relationships.
- Adhere to risk and control standards, audit requirements, and information-classification policies.
Qualifications
- 3–5+ years in custody/settlements or post-trade operations; ETF servicing experience preferred.
- Knowledge of in-kind basket workflows, cash DVP, and settlement via NSCC/DTC and international CSDs.
- Proficiency in Excel and operational tools; familiarity with Fund Connect, ETFGP, and Enlighten is a plus.
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills; ability to work under tight deadlines with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to engage clients and internal partners.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
Salary Range:
$60,000 - $101,250 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
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Skills Required
- 3-5+ years in custody/settlements or post-trade operations
- Knowledge of in-kind basket workflows, cash DVP, and settlement
- Proficiency in Excel and operational tools; familiarity with Fund Connect, ETFGP, and Enlighten is a plus
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
- Excellent communication skills
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a standout component, highlighted by a 401(k) match described as 100% on the first 6% of base salary. This is positioned as a meaningful offset to less competitive cash compensation for some roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off are portrayed as relatively robust, with references to multi-week vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and additional days tied to wellness or volunteering. This breadth is repeatedly treated as a tangible part of total rewards beyond base pay.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits are presented as extensive, including the BeWell program, fitness discounts, onsite or supported health resources, and financial counseling. These offerings are depicted as strengthening the overall benefits proposition even when pay satisfaction is tepid.
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