Senior Settlement Officer

Yuanta Futures (HK) Co., Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuanta Futures (HK) Co., Limited seeks an experienced settlements operative for end-to-end clearing, trade matching, and settlement across HK and global futures and options, plus related equities. You will monitor DCASS, CCASS and front-to-back systems such as Esunny, CQG, and TT.

Key duties include reconciliations, margin calls, and daily batch processing, with UAT and automation initiatives to improve efficiency. Strong English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, plus Excel VBA/Python, are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Degree / Higher Diploma in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of settlements/operations experience in SFC Type 1/Type 2 licensed firms or FCMs.
• Hands-on proficiency in DCASS and CCASS is essential; familiarity with local settlement systems is advantageous.
• Knowledge of SFC HKEX rules and derivatives/equities lifecycles.
• Strong numerical skills, high accuracy, and deadline-driven problem-solving.
• Good written and spoken English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end clearing, trade matching, and settlement operations for HK and Global Futures & Options, and equities.
• Operate and monitor back-office clearing systems (DCASS, CCASS, front-to-back brokerage systems such as Esunny, CQG, TT).
• Handle daily cash, stock, and position reconciliations across brokers and clearing houses; resolve discrepancies before market cut-offs.
• Oversee margin calls, client funding, corporate actions, and day-start/day-end batch processing.
• Review and update operational procedures, checklists and SOPs.
• Participate in UAT and automation initiatives (Excel VBA/Python) to enhance efficiency.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to junior settlement staff.
• Shift duties to support market trading hours.

Skills

Numerical proficiency

Attention to detail

English Cantonese Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance Economics Accounting

Tools

DCASS

CCASS

Esunny

CQG

TT

MS Excel

Python

VBA

Job description

This role involves end-to-end clearing, trade matching, and settlement operations for Hong Kong and Global Futures & Options as well as Equities/Securities products. You will operate and monitor back-office clearing systems, including DCASS, CCASS, and front-to-back brokerage systems.

Key responsibilities

Perform end-to-end clearing, trade matching, and settlement operations for Hong Kong and Global Futures & Options (as well as Equities/Securities products)

Operate and monitor back-office clearing systems, including DCASS, CCASS, and front-to-back brokerage systems (e.g., Esunny, CQG, TT)

Handle daily cash, stock, and position reconciliations across brokers, and clearing houses; identify and resolve discrepancies promptly before market cut-offs

Oversee margin call processes, client funding (deposits/withdrawals), physical scrip/corporate actions, and day-start / day-end batch processing

Assist in reviewing and updating operational procedures, compliance checklists, and SOP

Participate in UAT and automation initiatives (e.g., process optimization using Excel VBA/Python) to enhance operational efficiency

Provide day-to-day guidance and technical support to junior settlement colleagues

Perform shift duties to support market trading hours if necessary

About you

Degree / Higher Diploma holder in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related disciplines

Minimum 3 to 5 years of solid operations / settlement experience in SFC Type 1 / Type 2 licensed corporations or futures commission merchants (FCM)

Hands-on practical proficiency in DCASS and CCASS is essential; familiarity with local settlement systems is highly advantageous

Sound knowledge of SFC regulations, HKEX rules, and trade lifecycles for derivatives/equities

Strong numerical mindset, high accuracy, and strong problem-solving skills under tight deadlines

Good command of written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin

Proficiency in MS Office (advanced Excel skills; knowledge of VBA/Python/Macros is a distinct advantage)

Shift rotation flexibility is required.