Settlement & Reconciliation Specialist I

Corient is a wealth management platform that helps high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals preserve their wealth and establish lasting legacies. They are seeking a Settlement & Reconciliation Specialist I to manage trade lifecycle processes, coordinate communications, and ensure data accuracy through daily reconciliations. Responsibilities Process and book daily trades for all fixed income securities processed by the team Ensure accurate and timely trade notifications to custodians, brokers, and internal systems Monitor, match, and affirm DTC (The Depository Trust Company) confirms Serve as the primary contact for high-volume inquiries from brokers, custodians, and internal teams Collaborate with traders, operations teams, and counterparties to prevent and resolve settlement issues Serve as the primary backup for both fixed income and equity settlements, providing coverage for either function during colleague absences Perform daily and monthly reconciliations to confirm internal records match custodian and counterparty data Identify, investigate, and resolve breaks with a strong focus on root-cause prevention Research and resolve complex settlement issues, including trade fails, discrepancies, and unmatched confirmations Proactively follow up with counterparties on missing or incorrect documentation Maintain and update standard settlement instructions (SSIs) for broker banks within internal systems and custodians on ALERT Conduct manual reconciliations for accounts requiring physical or paper-based documentation Skills Proficiency with Excel; strong typing speed and data-entry accuracy Ability to learn and navigate trade processing and reconciliation systems Strong deadline management and ability to meet strict market settlement windows High attention to detail and commitment to minimizing operational risk Excellent problem-solving abilities and comfort working in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Clear and professional written and verbal communication with brokers, banks, and internal stakeholders Confidence in asking questions, escalating issues, and collaborating across teams Must be 18 years of age or older Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States Experience in trade operations, settlements, or reconciliation Exposure to fixed income products (corporates, municipals, treasuries, mortgage-backed securities) Familiarity with DTC, ALERT and custodial platforms Experience in an RIA, asset manager, or broker-dealer environment Benefits 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Four Medical Plan options that is generously subsidized by Corient Employer paid Dental, Vision & Life and AD&D Insurance Employer paid Short-term & Long-term Disability Paid Maternity & Parental Leave Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts Dependent Care FSA Commuter & Transit FSA Corporate Discount Program - Perkspot Training Reimbursement Paid Professional Designations Giving back to the community - Volunteer days Company Overview Corient offers wealth management and consulting services. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Miami, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is