Graduate Associate - International Settlements

This graduate capital markets analyst role focuses on supporting the end-to-end settlement lifecycle of securities transactions across EMEA markets, performing system and account reconciliations, and investigating trade discrepancies or settlement breaks alongside global brokers and custodians.

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented recent graduate to join the EMEA Capital Markets Operations team, supporting international settlements across multiple markets.

As an Analyst within the International Settlements team, you will support the end-to-end settlement of securities transactions across EMEA markets. You will gain hands-on experience in trade lifecycle processes, assist in resolving settlement issues, and contribute to maintaining strong operational controls within a newly established function.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to build foundational knowledge of capital markets operations, work with global stakeholders, and develop key analytical and problem-solving skills within a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end settlement lifecycle of securities transactions across EMEA markets, helping to ensure timely, accurate, and controlled processing.

• Assist in investigating and resolving settlement breaks, including unmatched trades and cash or stock discrepancies, with appropriate escalation where needed.

• Monitor daily settlement activity and raise exceptions to senior team members in a timely manner.

• Liaise with brokers, custodians, and internal stakeholders to support the resolution of operational and settlement-related issues.

• Perform reconciliations across systems and accounts, identifying, investigating, and flagging discrepancies.

• Ensure adherence to market deadlines, regulatory requirements, and internal control procedures to support a strong risk and control environment.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation of settlement activities, ensuring completeness and audit readiness.

• Contribute to process improvement, automation initiatives, and effective team collaboration to support efficient day-to-day operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline, with strong academic performance.

• Demonstrated interest in financial markets and operations.

• Basic understanding of financial products and trade lifecycle concepts is preferred, though not required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.

• Internship or placement experience in financial services is beneficial but not essential.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues methodically and apply logical thinking.

• Excellent attention to detail, clear and professional communication skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated learning agility, ownership, accountability, risk awareness, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team while escalating issues appropriately.

We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company—and ultimately a community—that recognizes and celebrates everyone’s unique perspective.