Securities Operations Specialist

Nasdaq Clearing is seeking a Securities Operations Specialist in Vilnius to join a dynamic, technology-driven team. This role involves contributing to multi-asset derivatives operations, supporting Nordic financial markets, and driving initiatives for customer success and process efficiency. The specialist will lead day-to-day middle-office and post-trade operations, apply expertise to anticipate customer needs, and implement new business initiatives. The position offers opportunities for career growth, specific product knowledge, and global impact within a fast-paced, autonomous environment.

Must Have

• Lead different aspects of day-to-day middle-office and post trade operations
• Apply expertise and knowledge to anticipate customer needs and proactively address customer requests and/or concerns - educate customers
• Test and implement new business initiatives, products, programs, processes, etc. that are aligned with the organizational strategy
• Degree in Business/Finance or related subject area, or equivalent work experience
• A good understanding of post trade activities
• Demonstrate client engagement skills, including the ability to build and manage client relationships
• Ability to take ownership and work independently, as well as close together with team members, in a service-minded manner
• Strong ownership sense and accountability
• Strong analytical skills with sharp attention to detail
• At least 6 years of experience

Good to Have

• Good understanding of different types of securities and how trading and/or clearing and settlement is conducted (expertise within a set focus area)
• Knowledge of SWIFT messages (MT, MX)
• Knowledge of Securities and/or Cash settlements
• Power Automate, Visual Studio and/or VBA programming knowledge

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Incredible health and financial wellbeing benefits, including dental, vision, & prescription coverage
• Tuition repayment or reimbursement options
• Paid vacation and parental leave
• Annual monetary bonus
• Nasdaq's Flex Day program (6 paid leave days a year)
• Flexible Health Insurance program from the first day
• III pillar pension plan with additional contribution from Nasdaq
• Employee Stock Purchase Program Nasdaq stocks with a discount
• Additional annual leave days after 2 years of working at Nasdaq
• Internal Mentorship programs
• Wide selection of online learning resources like Udemy and others

Why Nasdaq

When you work at Nasdaq, you’re working for more open and transparent markets so that more people can access opportunities. Connections can be made, jobs can be created, and communities can thrive. We want all our employees to have access to opportunity, too. That means planning for career growth, ensuring you have the tools you need, and promoting an inclusive culture where we’re all valued for our unique perspective.

Here, you will work for a global tech leader committed to breaking down barriers to inclusive prosperity. We see technology as a means to free people up to work together more productively and effectively by centralizing data, analytics, and market intelligence.

Here, we’re committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Not only is it our responsibility to do better, but we also need representative voices to power the fresh thinking that is vital for our business and our clients.

What we offer

Nasdaq Clearing is now looking for a Securities Operations Specialist to join the dynamic, technology-driven, and highly productive team in Vilnius.

We are looking for a team member who has knowledge of CCP and/or CSD operations and the full transaction lifecycle.

In this position, you will contribute to multi-asset derivatives operations and play a prominent role in supporting Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish and Danish financial markets and their participants. With this position, we offer you a opportunity to:

• build specific product, market and project management knowledge
• drive and own various initiatives focused on customer success, business development and process efficiency

You can expect an autonomous but fast-paced work environment where you are recognized for your results and ability to drive things forward. Every day brings many opportunities to learn & grow and rewards with a global impact we create.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary package, incredible health and financial wellbeing benefits, including dental, vision, & prescription coverage, tuition repayment or reimbursement options, paid vacation and parental leave, and more.

What you will do

• Lead different aspects of day-to-day middle-office and post trade operations
• Apply expertise and knowledge to anticipate customer needs and proactively address customer requests and/or concerns - educate customers
• Test and implement new business initiatives, products, programs, processes, etc. (e.g., process simplification and automation) that are aligned with the organizational strategy

What We Expect

• Have degree in Business/Finance or related subject area, or equivalent work experience
• A good understanding of post trade activities
• Demonstrate client engagement skills, including the ability to build and manage client relationships
• Ability to take ownership and work independently, as well as close together with team members, in a service-minded manner
• Strong ownership sense and accountability
• Strong analytical skills with sharp attention to detail

What Would Be Helpful

• Good understanding of different types of securities and how trading and/or clearing and settlement is conducted (expertise within a set focus area)
• Knowledge of SWIFT messages (MT, MX)
• Knowledge of Securities and/or Cash settlements
• Power Automate, Visual Studio and/or VBA programming knowledge

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

What do we offer you?

• Monthly base salary gross 2500 - 2900EUR/month. Final offer will be based on your experience and skills
• Annual monetary bonus
• Nasdaq's Flex Day program (6 paid leave days a year).
• Flexible Health Insurance program from the first day.
• III pillar pension plan with additional contribution from Nasdaq.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program Nasdaq stocks with a discount.
• Additional annual leave days after 2 years of working at Nasdaq.
• Internal Mentorship programs - learn from an employee you look up to.
• Wide selection of online learning resources like Udemy and others.

• Education Required: MBA, MSc or related discipline, or equivalent work experience

• Experience Required: At least 6 years

Individuals applying for or occupying this position must have no previous unspent convictions for criminal offences under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania, with the exception of offences solely related to minor road traffic violations.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.