Experience Required: Minimum 3 Years in HEAD OFFICE of Stock Broking / Stock Market Operations
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: No bar for the right candidate
About the Role
Industry: Stock Broking / Stock Market
Department: Back Office Operations
Experience Required: Minimum 3 Years in HEAD OFFICE of Stock Broking / Stock Market Operations
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: No bar for the right candidate
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and highly competent Head of Back Office Operations to independently manage and supervise the day-to-day operations of a stock broking company. The ideal candidate must have strong practical knowledge of stock market back-office activities, client account operations, settlement processes, clearing corporation coordination, depository operations, and back-office software.
This position requires a hands‑on professional who can manage operations independently, ensure accuracy, meet deadlines, and maintain compliance with applicable exchange and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Day-to-Day Back Office Operations
- Independently manage and supervise all daily back‑office activities.
- Ensure timely processing of trades, trade bills, client ledgers, contract notes, and settlement‑related records.
- Monitor daily operational reports and resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure smooth coordination between the dealing, accounts, compliance, and operations teams.
2. KYC and Client Account Management
- Have strong practical knowledge of client onboarding and KYC procedures.
- Handle client documentation, account opening, modification, activation, and closure processes.
- Understand KRA, CKYC, IPV/video IPV, UCC creation, and related documentation requirements, as applicable.
- Ensure proper maintenance of client records and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
3. Pay-in, Pay-out and Settlement Operations
- Independently handle securities and funds pay‑in/pay‑out processes.
- Manage client‑wise funds and securities allocation and settlement reconciliation.
- Understand settlement obligations, shortages, auction‑related processes, and settlement deadlines.
- Reconcile client ledgers, broker accounts, and settlement balances accurately.
4. Clearing Corporation and Clearing Member Coordination
- Have practical knowledge of clearing corporation settlement processes and clearing member operations.
- Handle settlement obligations, margin reporting, collateral/margin adjustments, and reconciliation.
- Coordinate with clearing members and exchanges for settlement issues and operational discrepancies.
- Reconcile clearing member statements with back‑office records.
5. Depository Participant (DP) Operations
- Possess working knowledge of DP operations and securities settlement.
- Understand demat account operations, demat/remat processes, pledge and unpledge, and off‑market/on‑market transfers, as applicable.
- Handle securities pay‑in/pay‑out coordination, transaction reconciliation, and related reports.
6. Back‑Office Software – In‑Depth Practical Knowledge
- Must have comprehensive, hands‑on knowledge of stock broking back‑office software, including its operational modules and accounting workflows.
- Must be capable of independently handling trade processing, billing, client ledgers, settlement entries, funds and securities allocation, margin adjustments, reconciliation, and report generation.
- Should understand software configurations, operational controls, exception handling, and troubleshooting.
- Must be able to identify and resolve discrepancies without unnecessary dependency on external support.
7. Reconciliation, Reporting and Compliance
- Reconcile client accounts, broker accounts, clearing member balances, bank balances, and depository records.
- Ensure accurate daily reports and timely completion of settlement‑related activities.
- Maintain proper audit trails, records, and supporting documentation.
- Support internal audits, exchange inspections, and regulatory reporting as required.
Mandatory Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in stock broking or stock market back‑office operations.
- Proven experience handling day‑to‑day back‑office operations independently.
- Strong practical knowledge of KYC, pay‑in/pay‑out, client allocation, clearing corporation/clearing member operations, and DP processes.
- In‑depth knowledge of stock broking back‑office software and its operational workflows.
- Ability to handle operational issues, reconciliations, and settlement activities independently.
- Strong analytical, coordination, problem‑solving, and team‑management skills.
We are looking for a professional who can take ownership of the entire back‑office operation and manage it efficiently with minimal supervision.
Salary / Compensation: No bar for the right candidate. We are willing to offer an attractive package to a genuinely experienced, capable, and deserving candidate.