Equity Derivatives Operations - Associate / AVP

Fuku; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuku in Singapore is seeking an Equity Derivatives Operations Associate/AVP to manage trade lifecycle and post-trade processes for OTC equity derivatives.

You will collaborate with Front Office, Risk, Compliance, and Operations, drive settlement accuracy, balance reconciliations, and contribute to platform rollout and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in Middle Office, Trade Support, Settlement or Operations within securities firm, prime broker or capital markets institution.
• Experience supporting Equity Total Return Swaps (TRS) or other Equity Derivatives is preferred.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin is preferred.
• Eligible to work in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Trade Lifecycle Management for Equity Derivatives and OTC products including TRS and related events.
• Settlement & Operational Control: daily cash and securities settlement, reconciliation, and investigation of trade breaks.
• Client Account Setup & System Administration: onboarding, static data maintenance, onboarding requirements, and system enhancements.
• Counterparty & Cross-Functional Support: liaise with brokers, custodians, clearing agents, liquidity providers; coordinate with Front Office, Risk, Compliance and Ops.
• Process Improvement & Operational Readiness: contribute to platform rollout, workflow design, and automation opportunities.

Skills

English fluency

Mandarin (preferred)

Work eligibility Singapore

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics or related

Job description

Equity Derivatives Operations - Associate / AVP

About our client:

• A Singapore MAS-licensed broker

Location:

• Singapore

Responsibilities:

Trade Lifecycle Management

• Support the complete post-trade lifecycle of Equity Total Return Swaps (TRS) and other OTC Equity Derivatives, including trade booking, affirmation, amendments, and lifecycle events.
• Verify trade economics, financing events, dividend adjustments, and corporate actions to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Work closely with Front Office and counterparties to resolve trade-related issues and operational exceptions.

Settlement & Operational Control

• Manage daily cash and securities settlement for Equity Derivatives transactions and monitor settlement status.
• Perform daily reconciliation of positions, cash balances, and trade records; investigate trade breaks or settlement discrepancies.
• Prepare operational reports and ensure timely completion of settlement, operational controls, and exception management.

Client Account Setup & System Administration

• Set up new client accounts and maintain static data within the Trading System following successful client onboarding and KYC.
• Configure trading parameters, settlement instructions, product permissions, and account settings in accordance with approved onboarding requirements.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), account maintenance, and system enhancements relating to Equity Derivatives operations.

Counterparty & Cross-Functional Support

• Liaise with brokers, custodians, clearing agents, and liquidity providers to facilitate efficient trade processing and settlement.
• Coordinate closely with Front Office, Risk Management, Compliance, and Operations teams to support daily business activities and new product implementation.
• Provide cross-functional operational support across the Capital Markets business as required to ensure business continuity and operational efficiency.

Process Improvement & Operational Readiness

• Participate in the rollout and operational readiness of the Equity Derivatives platform, including workflow design and operational process setup.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation, process enhancement, and system optimisation.
• Prepare and maintain operational procedures, control documentation, and internal operating manuals.

Pre-requisites:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Middle Office, Trade Support, Settlement or Operations within securities firm, prime broker or capital markets institution.
• Experience supporting Equity Total Return Swaps (TRS), or other Equity Derivatives businesses is preferred.
• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle management, settlement processes, reconciliation and operational controls.
• Fluent in English. Mandarin is preferred.
• Eligible to work in Singapore.