Senior Securities Operations Lead - Onboarding & Settlements

Apex Securities Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Annual performance bonus

Medical coverage

Insurance coverage

20 days annual leave

Training & professional development

Job summary

Apex Securities Berhad in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Operations Executive to manage end-to-end client onboarding and due diligence, ensuring proper documentation and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee client data accuracy, documentation and records, including quality checks and audits. You will handle corporate actions and settlements across institutional, retail and derivatives operations, coordinating with custodians and counterparties to ensure timely processing.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Banking or related.
• Experience in stockbroking operations, custody, settlement or financial services is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Bursa Malaysia / Bursa Depository and foreign market transactions preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end client onboarding and due diligence, ensuring proper documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee client data accuracy, documentation and records, including quality checks and audits.
• Manage and process corporate actions, including rights issues, bonus issues, share splits and dividends.
• Oversee local and foreign institutional trade settlements, including reconciliation and cross-border transactions.
• Coordinate with custodians, depositories, clearinghouses and international counterparties to facilitate settlements.
• Support retail settlement and Bursa Depository activities, including securities transfers and client statement updates.
• Support derivatives operations, including client onboarding, settlement, receipts, withdrawals and reporting.
• Monitor corporate announcements and settlement activities to ensure timely processing.
• Prepare regulatory and management reporting, including relevant BNM reporting requirements.
• Work with Compliance and other departments to resolve operational issues and ensure smooth handover.
• Maintain accurate operational records and documentation for audit purposes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Ensure activities comply with Bursa Malaysia rules and internal policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Excel

Multitasking

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Banking or related

Tools

Bursa Depository systems

Regulatory reporting tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Apex Securities Berhad in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Operations Executive to manage end-to-end client onboarding and due diligence, ensuring proper documentation and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee client data accuracy, documentation and records, including quality checks and audits. You will handle corporate actions and settlements across institutional, retail and derivatives operations, coordinating with custodians and counterparties to ensure timely processing.