Custody Operations Lead: Settlements & Asset Servicing

Kerry Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Consulting is working with an established financial institution to recruit an experienced Custody Operations Manager. The role covers end-to-end custody operations, including settlement, asset servicing and reconciliations, with a strong emphasis on controls and risk management.

The successful candidate will oversee transactions, corporate actions and income processing, collaborating with sub-custodians and internal teams to ensure smooth operations across traditional securities and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in custody operations, securities settlement, asset servicing or post-trade operations.
• Hands-on professional with strong analytical skills and risk awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee custody transactions, corporate actions, income processing and settlement activities.
• Coordinate with sub-custodians, front office and internal stakeholders to support custody services across assets.
• Strengthen controls and manage operational risks in day-to-day operations.
• Drive process improvements and support new market initiatives, product launches and system enhancements.
• Provide functional guidance to the custody operations team.

Skills

Custody operations

Securities settlement

Asset servicing

Post-trade operations

Analytical skills

Risk awareness

Stakeholder management

Job description

Kerry Consulting is working with an established financial institution to recruit an experienced Custody Operations Manager. The role covers end-to-end custody operations, including settlement, asset servicing and reconciliations, with a strong emphasis on controls and risk management.

The successful candidate will oversee transactions, corporate actions and income processing, collaborating with sub-custodians and internal teams to ensure smooth operations across traditional securities and