Manager - International Settlements

Job description

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 highly skilled and strategic professional to join our International Business Process Outsourcing team as a Manager of International Settlements, based in our new Scotland office. In this role, you will lead a multi-level team, taking accountability for operational delivery, risk management, and process excellence across EMEA markets.

You will ensure the team operates efficiently, meets regulatory and control requirements, and contributes to broader business objectives. This is a leadership role that requires someone who is prepared to take direct ownership of critical processes while overseeing others in a supervisory capacity. Alongside offering the opportunity to shape both people and processes in a high-impact function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-level team of associates, senior associates, and supervisors, providing mentorship, coaching, and performance management
• Oversee the end-to-end process for settlements across EMEA markets, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and risk mitigation
• Own and execute critical management settlement tasks and sign-offs.
• Set operational strategy and priorities, aligning team objectives with broader business goals
• Manage and mitigate operational and settlement risks, implementing robust controls and ensuring adherence to governance standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, process redesign, and operational efficiency programs
• Ensure compliance with market deadlines, regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks
• Serve as primary subject matter expert and escalation point for complex or high-risk settlement issues
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, influencing outcomes and strategic decisions
• Oversee audit, regulatory, and governance deliverables, ensuring transparency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in capital markets operations, with significant exposure to settlements and trade support
• Proven experience leading teams and delivering operational objectives in a high-volume, complex environment Deep knowledge of the end-to-end trade settlement lifecycle across multiple asset classes
• Strong track record in risk and control management, including embedding frameworks and mitigating operational risk Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience influencing senior leadership and global teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Power BI.

In-depth knowledge of EMEA settlement market practices and cycles Experience with settlement platforms such as Euroclear, Clearstream, CREST, or similar Experience leading process improvement, automation, or change initiatives.

Key Competencies

Leadership & People Management: Leads and motivates a high-performing team, providing guidance, mentorship, and career development Strategic Thinking: Develops and executes operational strategy aligned with business objectives Ownership & Accountability: Responsible for operational outcomes, risk management, and team performance Risk & Control Mindset: Embeds and enforces robust control frameworks while proactively mitigating risks

Stakeholder Influence: Builds trusted relationships, influences senior leadership, and drives cross-functional alignment; Process & Operational Excellence: Identifies and implements initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and quality Decision Making & Problem Solving: Makes informed, timely decisions in complex situations Resilience & Prioritization: Manages competing priorities and delivers consistently under pressure. #LI-DS1 #LI-Hybrid

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. Use of AI in Hiring As part of the recruiting process, Broadridge may use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools, to help review and evaluate applications.

These tools are used only to support our recruiters and hiring managers, and all employment decisions include human review to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws. Please note that honesty and transparency are critical to our hiring process. Any attempt to falsify, misrepresent, or disguise information in an application, resume, assessment, or interview will result in disqualification from consideration.