Custody Operations & Settlement Manager | Singapore, SG | In-Office

Custody Operations & Settlement Manager

• Oversee daily operations of cash management and trade settlement, liaising with custodians, fund managers, and counterparties to ensure timely and accurate settlement processes, followed by journal entry completion.
• Monitor and report failed trades.
• Process settlement instructions, funding, and repatriation instructions for trade settlement.
• Handle confirmation and settlement-related operations, providing timely updates to stakeholders.
• Prepare holding reports, address auditor/client inquiries, and manage fee and charge reconciliation.
• Develop and implement operational risk control measures, maintain procedural manuals, and ensure compliance.
• Participate in IT projects and UAT for in-house Online Banking and custody systems.
• Conduct periodic review and updates of P&P.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the team lead.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience in custody and settlement within the banking or financial services industry.
• Familiarity with knowledge of capital markets, custodial operations, settlement procedures, and trade life cycles across stock exchanges custody and depository operations, corporate actions, and relevant stock exchange and regulatory guidelines.
• Experience in servicing institutional clients such as financial institutions (FI), banks, portfolio management services (PMS), insurance companies, and mutual funds.
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across internal and external teams.
• Proficient in both English and Mandarin language to liaise with internal and external Chinese stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.