Economist

Economist – CSD Unit, Clearing @ Settlement Department

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange plays a central role in the Israeli economy and provides a market infrastructure that is central to the economy’s growth. As Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is the only securities exchange in Israel, where access to it is protected by high regulation and the need for reliable technological infrastructure, Israeli companies and the Israeli government rely on TASE’s markets for capital and liquidity.

We are looking for a talented Economist to join our team at the Clearing & Settlement

Department. If you have experience in back-office operations at a bank or investment house, and if you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact in Israel’s capital market, we invite you to join us at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

Please send your CV to cv@tase.co.il with position number 731795

Job Description:

• Operation of a wide range of clearing and custody services for securities, including securities registration, payments and corporate actions, IPO clearing, transfer of dual-listed securities between markets via foreign clearing houses, management of the Ministry of Finance lending pool, and operation of mutual funds and unlisted securities.
• Initiation and development of new services for the capital market in the fields of clearing, payments, and custody. This includes mapping market needs, conducting feasibility analyses, defining new workflows, finding solutions in the clearing and custody domain, and drafting procedures.
• Preparation of management documents, including memoranda for the Clearing House Board and the Stock Exchange Board.
• Collaboration with external parties such as clearing members, issuers, nominee companies, underwriters and IPO coordinators, the Bank of Israel, and the Ministry of Finance.
• Performing additional tasks as required by the unit.
• Overtime work may be required occasionally, including on Fridays and holiday eves.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics / business administration / accounting.
• At least 3 years of experience in the back-office operations of a bank or an investment house that is a TASE member.
• Familiarity with securities operations and clearing and settlement processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, with strong technical and operational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Hebrew and English.