Director, Fund Settlements & Post-Trade Operations

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser seeks an experienced leader to oversee the operational infrastructure supporting fund management across multi-asset portfolios. You will drive end-to-end post-trade workflows, settlement clearance, asset servicing, and cash forecasting, serving as the bridge between front-office trading and back-office fund administration to ensure seamless trade delivery.

The role emphasizes strategic governance, SOP implementation, and collaboration with brokers, custodians, and portfolio

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, or a related discipline.
• ACCA/CPA qualifications are advantageous but not required.
• Minimum 8 years of solid working experience in investment operations, middle office, or settlement management within an asset management firm, investment bank, or global custodian.
• Minimum 4 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity is preferred.
• Broad product lifecycle familiarity across multi-asset instruments.
• Practical knowledge of market clearing practices and messaging standards.
• Hands-on experience with front/middle-office platforms and major custodian portal interfaces.
• Comprehensive understanding of SC Malaysia guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Operational Governance of Trade Support & Settlements and Asset Servicing functions.
• Oversee end-to-end post-trade workflows and ensure timely settlement/clearing within market deadlines.
• Govern corporate actions, proxy voting, and asset servicing across domestic and foreign holdings.
• Monitor cash forecasting and front-to-back reconciliation for NAV accuracy and regulatory reporting.
• Manage relationships with brokers, custodians, trustees and ensure audit readiness.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, or a related discipline

Job description

Private Advertiser seeks an experienced leader to oversee the operational infrastructure supporting fund management across multi-asset portfolios. You will drive end-to-end post-trade workflows, settlement clearance, asset servicing, and cash forecasting, serving as the bridge between front-office trading and back-office fund administration to ensure seamless trade delivery.

The role emphasizes strategic governance, SOP implementation, and collaboration with brokers, custodians, and portfolio