Euroclear Operations Specialist Frontier And CIS Markets

About the Role

We are seeking a mid-level operations professional with deep expertise in Euroclear processes and custody operations for institutional asset managers. This role requires specialist knowledge of fixed income instruments in frontier markets, with a particular emphasis on CIS countries (including Russia and Ukraine).

The location is flexible, could be London, Dubai, Karachi or remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Euroclear custody, settlement, and reconciliation of bond holdings across frontier and CIS markets.
• Monitor and report exposures in Eastern European and CIS sovereign and corporate debt portfolios.
• Liaise with portfolio managers and traders to ensure smooth post-trade operations in complex markets.
• Implement strong operational controls to manage settlement risk and compliance issues tied to CIS/frontier jurisdictions.
• Track sanctions, restrictions, and regulatory developments affecting Russia, Ukraine, and other frontier economies.

Requirements

• 5–7 years’ experience in fixed income operations or custody, ideally within a large asset manager.
• Demonstrated expertise in Euroclear settlement and custody processes.
• Strong knowledge of sovereign and corporate bonds in CIS and frontier markets.
• Solid operational risk and compliance awareness.
• Additional languages (Russian, Ukrainian, or other frontier market languages) are a plus.

Why Join Us?

You will gain exposure to some of the most complex and dynamic bond markets in the world — operating at the intersection of frontier markets and the CIS region — while working within a global financial group with access to institutional clients and portfolios.