Settlements Manager

Alexis Services Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexis Services Limited seeks an experienced operations leader to oversee middle- and back-office infrastructure across a diversified financial services portfolio, including asset management and capital markets.

You will direct day-to-day processing, settlement, and asset servicing for international equities, futures, and options, while upholding regulatory mandates and internal policies. The role requires strong analytical skills and Mandarin-English fluency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Admin, Economics or related field.
• 5–8 years in securities operations and derivatives settlement.
• Fluent English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day processing, trade settlement, and asset servicing for international equities, futures, and options.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory mandates.
• Lead strategic initiatives and operational projects as required.
• Monitor regulatory shifts and translate into procedural improvements.

Skills

Securities operations

Derivatives settlement

Operational risk mitigation

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Quantitative aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Ay ers

SharpPoint

Job description

Our client is looking for a seasoned operations professional to direct their middle- and back-office infrastructure across a diversified financial services portfolio, spanning asset management, digital finance, wealth management, and debt/equity capital markets.

Responsibilities:

Process Oversight: Direct day-to-day transaction processing, trade settlement, and asset servicing workflows for international equities, futures, and options.

Operational Integrity: Streamline operational workflows while maintaining strict adherence to internal policies, industry frameworks, and regulatory mandates.

Adaptability & Compliance: Monitor regulatory shifts and market developments, translating updates into timely procedural and system enhancements.

Project Leadership: Spearhead strategic initiatives, workflow transformations, and ad-hoc operational projects as required.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.

Experience: 5 to 8 years of core experience specializing in securities operations and derivatives (futures and options) settlement.

Domain Expertise: Strong mastery of back-office clearing procedures, operational risk mitigation, and compliance frameworks.

Core Competencies: Exceptional analytical reasoning, strong quantitative aptitude, meticulous attention to detail, and polished interpersonal skills.

Language Proficiency: Professional fluency in both English and Mandarin (written and verbal).

Technical Familiarity: Prior hands-on experience with trading and settlement platforms such as Ayers or SharpPoint is a distinct advantage.