Securities & Derivatives Intmd Analyst (Digital Asset Custody Operations) - PUNE

Job Purpose  The Intermediate Analyst is responsible for reviewing, validating, and approving digital asset transactions processed by makers, while also executing complex or high-value instructions independently. This role ensures operational accuracy, security compliance, and timely execution of transactions on blockchain networks. The Intermediate Analyst also provides guidance to junior team members and contributes to maintaining a strong control environment.  Job Background / Context  The Digital Asset Custody Operations team ensures precise execution and confirmation of token transfers, reconciliations, and settlement reporting. This role combines quality assurance, oversight, and advanced transaction handling, while still maintaining active involvement in settlement processing within a 24/7 shift model to ensure continuous operational coverage.  Key Responsibilities  On-Chain Confirmation: Monitor blockchain explorers to ensure settlement completion within required timeframes through reviewing and validating instructions.  Process Adherence: Approve settlement transactions within defined authorization limits, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and security protocols.  Risk-Based handling: Execute high-value, urgent, or complex transactions requiring advanced verification steps.  Reconciliation: Compare on-chain transaction records with internal custody and settlement systems, manage complex breaks and support escalation of open breaks according to breaks escalation protocol.  Exception Handling: Investigate settlement exceptions, failed transactions, or delays, coordinating resolution with relevant teams.  Audit & Documentation: Maintain complete and accurate transaction logs, reports, and audit trails.  Continuous Improvement: Identify recurring manual touchpoints and operational bottlenecks, actively proposing SOP enhancements and workflow fixes.  Training & Development: Assist in training and mentoring junior analysts on procedures and operational best practices.  Management Reporting: Support preparation of daily MIS, operational dashboards, and exception reports.  Shift Handover Rigor: Maintained disciplined end-of-shift logging and ensure seamless transition of pending transactions.  Qualifications & Skills Required  Education:  (good to have) Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Technology, Business Administration, or related field.  Experience:  3–5 years of experience in settlements and reconciliations (digital asset or securities operations).  Prior checker or transaction authorization experience preferred.  Exposure to blockchain transaction flows, custody platforms, or on-chain reconciliation tools is advantageous.  Training of junior team members into independently performing officers.  Technical Skills:  Understanding of blockchain fundamentals and transaction verification methods.  Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for reconciliation and reporting.  Core Competencies:  High level of accuracy and attention to detail.