Assistant Manager, Custody Settlements M/F

CACEIS; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset servicing firm in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager for Settlements to handle the accurate and timely settlement of securities transactions. Responsibilities include managing operations, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has 3-5 years of relevant banking experience. The firm values diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in banking operations.
• Understanding of end-to-end trade settlements cycle.
• Relevant tertiary education in Economics, Business Administration, Investment Banking, etc.

Responsibilities

• Process and report accurate and timely settlement of securities transactions.
• Manage daily operations and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Lead securities trade processing and settlement follow-up activity.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of trade settlement processes

Knowledge of different investment instruments

Communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

CACEIS Malaysia has been a cornerstone of asset servicing since 2008, evolving into a trusted hub of operational excellence within the global CACEIS network. Strategically located in IOI City, Putrajaya, the company employs over 1,200 skilled professionals, providing a broad spectrum of services to institutional clients across Europe. These services include Custody & Cash Clearing, Fund Administration, Fund Distribution, Master Data Services, Market Solutions, Group Invoicing, Reconciliations and Private Equity & Real Estate Solutions. As a centre of excellence, CACEIS Malaysia plays a pivotal role in driving the scalability of global operations, enhancing service quality, and implementing standardized processes to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The dedicated team in Malaysia is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that empower clients to thrive in a dynamic and competitive financial landscape.

The Assistant Manager of Settlements team in the Custody Bank is responsible for processing and reporting with accurate and timely settlement of securities transactions. This role involves managing daily operations, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Assistant Manager will execute daily operations, implement process improvements, and maintain high standards of service delivery to clients. This position requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of trade settlement processes and custody services.

Region: Europe

Working hours: 9:00am-6:00pm (Malaysia time)

What will you do?

• Completion of all trades that fall into STE environment are completed within the agreed timeframe.
• Responsible to lead and direct all securities trade processing, and settlement follow-up activity.
• Ensure accuracy of processing is in accordance with CACEIS’ expectation.
• Assist Manager in day-to-day operations of the process.
• Ensure outstanding items are assigned and individual departments/financial institutions are chased for resolution.
• Completion of knowledge/training within process in accordance with established learning curve.
• Posting of trades in accordance with procedures.
• Provide coaching to other team members to ensure cross-training of all aspects of funds in order to gain satisfactory cover.
• Cover for departmental Manager in his/her absence.
• Application criteria

Starting date 01/12/2025 Position with management No Minimum level of study Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent Training / Specialization

• Any relevant tertiary education (ie; Economics, Business Administration, Investment Banking, etc.)
• Knowledge of different investment instruments
• Knowledge of end-to-end trade settlements cycle
• Experience in banking operations

Minimum experience level 3-5 years IT tools

• Systems literate
• PC literate in MS Office applications Excel

Languages English

• Company CACEIS

CACEIS is the asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole and Santander dedicated to asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds, banks, private equity and real estate funds, brokers and corporate clients. Through offices across Europe, North and South America, and Asia, CACEIS offers a broad range of services covering execution, clearing, forex, securities lending, custody, depositary and fund administration, fund distribution support, middle office outsourcing, issuer services and transfer agent. With 7,000 employees and a large client base, CACEIS is a European leader in asset servicing and one of the major players worldwide. By working every day in the interest of society, we are a group committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.