Senior Settlement System Support Specialist., VP

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The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Title : Settlement Technology Integration Specialist

Summary

We are seeking a senior settlement system support specialist to serve as the technical bridge between operations and the technology that powers our broker-dealer settlement engine. This role requires deep expertise in trade flows, securities processing, cash management, and settlement across platforms such as Broadridge BPS, ICI, COGNOS, DTCC MUSA, Postedge, IHS Markit WSO, GLOSS, Loanet, and EquiLend. The ideal candidate will lead technical issue resolution, support vendor upgrades and disaster recovery testing, and drive automation and integration initiatives. You will collaborate with IT, vendors, and business stakeholders to optimize workflows, maintain data integrity, and ensure regulatory compliance. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable guidance for operations staff. This specialist will ensure settlement processes run efficiently, reliably, and in alignment with evolving industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Bridge Technology and Operations
• Serve as the primary interface between settlement operations and technology teams, translating operational requirements into technical solutions and ensuring seamless communication.
• Analyze, document, and optimize end-to-end trade and settlement workflows, identifying opportunities for automation and system enhancements.
• Technical Issue Resolution
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical and data quality issues across settlement platforms (Broadridge BPS, ICI, COGNOS, DTCC MUSA, Postedge, IHS Markit WSO, GLOSS, Loanet, EquiLend), collaborating with IT and vendors as needed.
• Lead root cause analysis for system outages, data discrepancies, and integration failures, driving permanent remediation.
• Vendor Management & Upgrades
• Coordinate and support vendor system upgrades, patches, and configuration changes, including planning, testing, and post-implementation validation.
• Participate in and support vendor-led disaster recovery (DR) testing, including weekend and off-hours activities as required.
• Integration & Data Flow Support
• Oversee technical integration points between internal systems and external vendors, ensuring data consistency, integrity, and timely settlement processing.
• Partner with master data and reference data teams to maintain accurate instrument and counterparty information.
• Automation & Process Improvement
• Work with IT to design, test, and implement automation solutions that reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for settlement processes, system interfaces, and troubleshooting guides.
• Compliance & Regulatory Support
• Ensure settlement systems and processes adhere to regulatory requirements by collaborating with compliance and technology teams on system controls and reporting.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing
• Provide technical training and guidance to operations staff on new system features, upgrades, and best practices.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes impacting settlement technology.

Requirements

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

WORK EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

The typical base pay range for this role is between $134K - $180K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and / or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.

MUFG Benefits Summary

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual's associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.