Securities Exchange Operations Lead

SGX Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGX Group in Singapore seeks a highly analytical Senior Associate to join the Securities Exchange Operations team. You will help ensure smooth execution of listings, trading, and post-trade activities, supporting Singapore's capital markets ecosystem.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives, enhance processes, and maintain robust market readiness across equities trading, clearing and settlement, and market data support.

Qualifications

• Degree holder with minimum 1-4 years of experience in securities market operations.
• Good understanding of Singapore securities market, trading practices, bank operations, listings, trade lifecycle processes, exchange rules, market data services and clearing & settlement.
• Familiarity with exchange systems, trading platforms, market data platforms, or brokerage systems will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve complex operational problems.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage ambiguity.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to operational accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Effective stakeholder management and relationship‑building capabilities.
• Strong team player, self‑motivated, proactive, and results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Experience with AI, SQL, VBA, Python, Power BI, or automation tools will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely execution of daily exchange operations across one or more functional areas, including: Listings and trading operations; Clearing & settlement activities; New product launches and market readiness activities; Support and servicing for issuers and members.
• Monitor operational activities and identify exceptions, risks, and issues requiring escalation and resolution.
• Provide operational support during market incidents, new initiatives, and production events within a 24‑hour operating environment.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and operational risk reduction.
• Take the lead and drive the completion of projects and initiatives to develop the securities products and platforms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with trading/clearing members, issuers, vendors, banks and other market participants.
• Serve as a trusted operational contact point for stakeholders and provide timely support for market‑related enquiries.
• Support team manager and supervisors to build an effective and cohesive team contributing to SGX’s success.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

SQL

Python

Power BI

Job description

SGX Group in Singapore seeks a highly analytical Senior Associate to join the Securities Exchange Operations team. You will help ensure smooth execution of listings, trading, and post-trade activities, supporting Singapore's capital markets ecosystem.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives, enhance processes, and maintain robust market readiness across equities trading, clearing and settlement, and market data support.