Banking Operation Analyst, Contract - Securities Settlements

SKILLSFORCE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Singapore is seeking a proactive team player to support Japan trading activities. The role involves ensuring timely settlement of securities and cash transactions while maintaining strong operational controls. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience in finance operations, familiarity with equities markets, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in securities settlements or related finance operations.
• Familiarity with equities markets and Japan market practices.
• Ability to thrive in deadline-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt and accurate delivery of transactions across Japan market hours.
• Liaise extensively with agent banks and brokers.
• Manage pre-matching and fail trades in adherence to strict cut-offs.
• Prepare daily reports and resolve trade breaks efficiently.

Skills

Client service mindset

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

Summary

Join a dynamic team supporting Japan trading and sales activities from Singapore. As part of the Japan Securities Settlements Operations unit, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring timely and accurate settlement of securities and cash transactions, while maintaining robust operational controls to mitigate risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt and accurate delivery of transactions across Japan market hours
• Liaise extensively with agent banks, brokers, and counterparties via phone and email
• Manage pre-matching and fail trades in adherence to strict market cut-offs
• Prepare daily reports and resolve trade breaks efficiently
• Maintain inventory visibility to support successful settlement outcomes

The Japan Securities Settlements Operations team partners closely with trading and sales desks in Tokyo, ensuring seamless post-trade support. Operating out of Singapore, the team handles high-volume transactions with precision and speed.

Candidate Profile

We’re looking for a proactive and communicative team player with a strong client service mindset and attention to risk controls. Ideal candidates will have:

• 1–2 years of experience in securities settlements or related finance operations
• Familiarity with equities markets and Japan market practices
• Ability to thrive in deadline-driven environments with high transaction volumes
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach
• This is a 6 month renewable contract