Global Trading Operations Lead, Settlement & Compliance

Longbridge Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Longbridge Singapore is seeking a seasoned Operations leader to oversee multi-market settlement and related controls. You will lead a small team, ensure timely settlement across SG, HK, and US markets, and maintain robust maker-checker controls in a regulated environment.

You will drive reconciliation, reporting, and product transitions into BAU, while managing escalations with stakeholders and ensuring strict adherence to SFA 2001 regulations and client money safeguards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
• CMFAS certifications (e.g., Modules 1A, 6, 6A) for a Singapore capital markets licence holder.
• 5–8+ years of experience in securities operations/back-office within a brokerage, custodian, or capital markets services entity, including 2–3 years in a supervisory or team‑lead capacity.
• Experience supporting new product launches (e.g., CFD, futures, exchange direct clearing membership) is a strong plus.
• Strong working knowledge of the Securities and Futures Act 2001 and its subsidiary regulations, particularly customer money and asset segregation requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with back‑office/settlement systems and multi‑market settlement cycles (SG, HK, US).
• Demonstrated experience designing and enforcing maker‑checker controls, exception handling, and escalation frameworks in a regulated environment
• Meticulous attention to detail combined with the ability to lead a small team under time pressure, particularly around same‑day settlement cut‑offs and corporate‑action deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Settle multi-market transactions: oversee daily settlement across SG, HK, and US markets, including equities, options, CFD, units, MMF, IPOs, and structured products, with same-day cut-offs and regulatory timing.
• Lead and manage a team of Operations Executives across settlement, corporate actions, transfers and cash operations; allocate workload, enable cross-training, and build backup coverage.
• Own and maintain Operations Control Manuals and SOPs; ensure maker-checker controls, escalation matrices, and risk-control measures are current and compliant with regulations.
• Oversee daily custody/position reconciliation and daily/monthly regulatory and management reporting; escalate unresolved breaks per the escalation matrix and document for audit.
• Partner with Head of Operations to transition newly tested products into BAU, including team training and live SOP updates.
• Act as escalation point for complex client complaints, B2B counterparty issues, and exceptions, escalating to Head of Operations as required.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Securities operations

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Back-office systems

Multi-market settlement

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Accounting or related field

CMFAS certifications (Modules 1A, 6, 6A)

Job description

Longbridge Singapore is seeking a seasoned Operations leader to oversee multi-market settlement and related controls. You will lead a small team, ensure timely settlement across SG, HK, and US markets, and maintain robust maker-checker controls in a regulated environment.

You will drive reconciliation, reporting, and product transitions into BAU, while managing escalations with stakeholders and ensuring strict adherence to SFA 2001 regulations and client money safeguards.