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Operations Advisor - Trade Settlement

Cleveland, OH

$52K - $96K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In this role you will be the liaison between the traders, brokers, and custodians to ensure trade settlement. Skills/Experience: Must have experience and understanding of the investment flow process ...

Operations Advisor - Trade Settlement

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$52K - $96K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In this role you will be the liaison between the traders, brokers, and custodians to ensure trade settlement. Skills/Experience: • Must have experience and understanding of the investment flow ...

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Operations Advisor - Trade Settlement

Philadelphia, PA

$52K - $96K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In this role you will be the liaison between the traders, brokers, and custodians to ensure trade settlement. Skills/Experience: Must have experience and understanding of the investment flow process ...

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How much do trade settlement jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for trade settlement in the United States is $54,604.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,500.00 and $71,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a trade settlement?

A Trade Settlement job involves ensuring the accurate and timely completion of financial transactions in securities markets. Professionals in this role reconcile trade discrepancies, coordinate with brokers and custodians, and validate transaction details to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. They play a crucial role in minimizing financial risk and ensuring smooth trade execution. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of financial markets are essential for success in this position.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in a trade settlement position?

In a Trade Settlement role, your daily tasks will include verifying and reconciling trade details, processing settlement instructions, coordinating with counterparties and custodians, and resolving any discrepancies to ensure timely settlement of securities transactions. You may also monitor pending trades, track failed settlements, and assist with reporting or compliance requirements. Often, you'll collaborate closely with operations, front office, and compliance teams to address issues swiftly. This role requires a high level of accuracy, the ability to prioritize tasks, and strong communication to maintain seamless trade operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a trade settlement position?

To thrive in a Trade Settlement role, you need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a background in finance, accounting, or a related field. Familiarity with trade settlement systems (such as SWIFT, DTCC, or Euroclear) and proficiency in Excel or other financial software is often required. Excellent organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication help you excel when handling time-sensitive and high-volume tasks. These skills ensure accurate processing of financial transactions, reduction of operational risk, and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

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Infographic showing various Trade Settlement job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,604 per year, or $26.3 per hour.

Trade Settlement Analyst

Unipec America Inc

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


Job description

Description

The Trade Settlement Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely settlement of physical commodity transactions across refined products, marine crude, and pipeline crude. This role manages the end-to-end settlement process, including payment and receivable arrangements, invoice verification, payment planning, and reconciliation of trade-related transactions. The analyst works closely with counterparties, brokers, traders, operators/schedulers, finance, and external vendors to resolve discrepancies, mitigate settlement risks, maintain regulatory compliance, and support operational efficiency for both U.S. Domestic and International trades.


Responsibilities:

  • Review and validate invoices received from counterparties, vendors and brokers, ensuring all information is accurately reflected in the system.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies by coordinating with traders, operators, counterparties, vendors, and brokers.
  • Arrange and process all trade-related payments and receivables for physical commodity transactions, ensuring timely and accurate settlement.
  • Coordinate and process miscellaneous vendor invoices, including but not limited to inspection, loss control, tank storage, broker and other operational service providers. 
  • Prepare daily and monthly payment planning schedules, coordinating with Finance team to ensure adequate cash flow and timely execution of payments.
  • Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up with counterparties to ensure timely collections. 
  • Develop a strong understanding of commodity markets, counterparties, pricing mechanisms, transportation methods, title transfer risks, and settlement processes.
  • Support traders and operators by preparing internal reports, maintaining settlement documents, and providing operational support.
  • Ensure all settlements comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field 
  • Experience with settlements and trading environment preferred 
  • Ideally would have undertaken an internship in a similar role 
  • Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Quick learner and keen to work in a trading environment where high volumes of oil trading 
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 
  • Excellent communication 
  • Self-starter and proactive 

*This position requires permanent, unconditional authorization to work in the United States as a condition of employment. Eligible candidates are limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) whose work authorization does not expire, is not subject to renewal, and is not contingent upon any pending application, petition, or adjudication by any government agency. The following do not satisfy this requirement:

  • Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) of any kind, including those issued in connection with a pending application for adjustment of status (I-485), Temporary Protected Status (TPS), DACA, or any other pending immigration proceeding;
  • Any nonimmigrant visa status, including but not limited to H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, STEM OPT, or CPT; or
  • Any other work authorization that is temporary, conditional, or subject to change based on a government decision. 

The Company does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship of any kind, now or in the future. 

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruitment agencies; therefore, we will not pay any fees for resumes submitted.