Associate Director/Director, Settlement

BTSE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global fintech company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Settlement leader to manage and enhance their global settlement operations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in large financial institutions, a strong understanding of settlement practices, and fluency in Mandarin and English. This role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Various team-building programs and company events

Qualifications

• 10+ years of settlement/operations experience, including leadership.
• Strong knowledge of settlement practices across FX, securities, and/or digital assets.
• Proven expertise in governance, risk, and control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage global settlement function across multiple asset classes.
• Strengthen governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Assess processes, introduce automation, and improve efficiency.
• Act as escalation point for complex settlement issues.
• Provide strategic oversight and leadership to support team development.

Skills

Leadership in large financial institutions

Fluency in Mandarin and English

Governance and risk management

Process improvement and automation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Overview

彼特思方舟 is a specialized service provider dedicated to delivering a full spectrum of front-office and back-office support solutions, each of which are tailored to the unique needs of global financial technology firms. 彼特思方舟 is engaged by BTSE Group to offer several key positions, enabling the delivery of cutting-edge technology and tailored solutions that meet the evolving demands of the fintech industry in a competitive global market.

BTSE Group is a leading global fintech and blockchain company that is committed to building innovative technology and infrastructure. BTSE empowers businesses and corporate clients with the advanced tools they need to excel in a rapidly evolving and competitive market. BTSE has pioneered numerous trading technologies that have been widely adopted across the industry, setting new benchmarks for innovation, performance, and security in fintech. BTSE’s diverse business lines serve both retail (B2C) customers and institutional (B2B) clients, enabling them to launch, operate, and scale fintech businesses. BTSE is seeking ambitious, motivated professionals to join our B2C and B2B teams.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Settlement leader to oversee and strengthen our global settlement operations. This role will manage a stable team, enhance governance and controls, and drive process improvements to reduce manual work. The ideal candidate has a strong background in large financial institutions, with proven leadership and the ability to modernize settlement practices across global markets. Based in APAC (preferably Hong Kong or Taiwan), this role requires fluency in Mandarin and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the global settlement function, including trade, deposit, and withdrawal operations across multiple asset classes
• Strengthen governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with industry best practices
• Assess current processes, introduce automation, and implement system enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce manual work
• Act as escalation point for complex settlement issues, partnering with Treasury, Finance, Risk, and Compliance, as well as banks, custodians, and regulators
• Provide strategic oversight, reporting, and leadership to support team development and operational excellence

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field
• 10+ years of settlement/operations experience, including leadership in traditional finance or large institutions
• Proven expertise in governance, risk, and control frameworks, with track record in process improvement/automation
• Strong knowledge of settlement practices across FX, securities, and/or digital assets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with fluency in Mandarin and English

Nice to haves

• Experience in fintech, crypto, or digital asset exchanges alongside traditional finance
• Familiarity with settlement systems, automation tools, and cross-border team management
• Strong project management skills with ability to deliver operational transformation initiatives

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Various team-building programs and company events
• And many more! Apply and let us tell you more!