Custody Operations Lead – Securities Services

Standard Chartered

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Standard Chartered Malaysia seeks a Custody Operations Lead to oversee daily custody transactions (safekeeping, transfers, reconciliations, billing) across traditional and digital assets. You will manage an offshore outsource team and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure scalable, compliant processes and timely delivery.

The role requires deep knowledge of securities settlements, project delivery, risk controls, and adherence to KYC/AML/sanctions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Banking/Finance/IT or equivalent.
5–7 years of relevant experience in Banking & Financial services.
Experience in Securities Services / Market Operations / Corporate Actions / ETFs.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Experience with projects, system migrations, transformation & change.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage custody transactions (safekeeping, transfers, reconciliations, billing) daily and escalate exceptions.
Define, document, implement, and maintain scalable operational frameworks.
Drive automation and quality improvement across traditional assets.
Manage offshore outsource team and empower growth in responsibilities.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless, scalable operations and onboarding of new clients.