Associate Manager – Trade Settlements – Banking/Financial Services Live Connections

The Corporate Institute; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Trade Settlements leader to supervise a dedicated operations team and ensure accurate settlement processing. This role oversees middle/back-office workflows, while coordinating with stakeholders and maintaining controls.

You will lead day-to-day activities, manage delivery timelines, coach team members, and drive continuous improvements in securities operations within the 6:30 PM – 3:30 AM IST shift.

Qualifications

• Experience in Trade Settlements (middle/back office) and securities operations controls.
• Strong leadership with 3+ years of team management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team supporting day-to-day securities operations activities.
• Oversee trade settlement and related operational processes.
• Manage papers/documentation processing activities and ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Monitor daily workflows, productivity and quality of deliverables.
• Handle operational queries and escalations from internal stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to defined processes, controls and service standards.
• Identify process gaps and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Allocate work effectively across the team and manage delivery timelines.
• Coach team members and support performance and professional development.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to resolve operational issues.

Skills

Trade settlements

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Role Overview:

We are looking for experienced professionals with strong Trade Settlements expertise to join a leading financial services organization.

Location: Bangalore

Shift: 6:30 PM – 3:30 AM IST

Experience: 12+ Years

Team Handling: 3+ Year Leadership Experience on Papers

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team supporting day-to-day securities operations activities.
• Oversee trade settlement and related operational processes.
• Manage papers/documentation processing activities and ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Monitor daily workflows, productivity and quality of deliverables.
• Handle operational queries and escalations from internal stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to defined processes, controls and service standards.
• Identify process gaps and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Allocate work effectively across the team and manage delivery timelines.
• Coach team members and support performance and professional development.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to resolve operational issues.

Required Experience:

• Strong experience in Trade Settlements.
• Experience in Middle Office / Back Office Operations.
• Good understanding of securities transaction processing and operational controls.
• Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder-management skills.
• Willingness to work in the 6:30 PM – 3:30 AM IST shift.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Candidates from banking, financial services, securities operations, custody, capital markets or investment operations backgrounds with relevant settlement and documentation experience are encouraged to apply.