Securities Operations Analyst - Financial Institution

Peoplebank Hong Kong Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplebank Hong Kong Limited is seeking a Securities Operations Analyst in Singapore to join the post-trade settlement team. The role focuses on ensuring accurate processing, on-time settlement, and robust risk controls within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Trading Desks and external market participants, handling pre-matching, issue resolution, and daily reporting while maintaining strong operational controls and a proactive ownership

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Finance, Banking or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in banking or financial services operations.
• Candidates with experience in equities operations, securities settlement, stock loan, custody or trade support will have an advantage.
• General Operations experience will also be considered.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving abilities and a risk‑conscious mindset.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment with strict deadlines.
• A proactive team player with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Support daily securities settlement operations, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and within strict market deadlines.
• Perform pre-matching activities and coordinate with agent banks, brokers and counterparties to facilitate timely settlement.
• Monitor and investigate failed trades, outstanding transactions and settlement discrepancies, ensuring timely resolution.
• Liaise closely with Trading Desks, internal teams and external stakeholders through telephone and email to resolve operational issues.
• Prepare daily operational reports, monitor outstanding breaks and follow up on pending items.
• Maintain strong operational controls and adhere to established procedures to minimise settlement risks.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Risk awareness

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or Degree in Business/Finance

Job description

Securities Operations Analyst

Location: Singapore
Contract Duration: 6 Months

About the Role

Our client, a leading global financial services organisation, is seeking a Analyst to join its Securities Settlement Operations team.

This role offers an opportunity to gain exposure to securities products and financial markets while working closely with Trading Desks, internal stakeholders and external market participants. You will play an important role in ensuring smooth post-trade processing, timely transaction settlement and effective operational risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily securities settlement operations, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and within strict market deadlines.
• Perform pre-matching activities and coordinate with agent banks, brokers and counterparties to facilitate timely settlement.
• Monitor and investigate failed trades, outstanding transactions and settlement discrepancies, ensuring timely resolution.
• Liaise closely with Trading Desks, internal teams and external stakeholders through telephone and email to resolve operational issues.
• Prepare daily operational reports, monitor outstanding breaks and follow up on pending items.
• Maintain strong operational controls and adhere to established procedures to minimise settlement risks.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Finance, Banking or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in banking or financial services operations.
• Candidates with experience in equities operations, securities settlement, stock loan, custody or trade support will have an advantage.
• General Operations experience will also be considered.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving abilities and a risk‑conscious mindset.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment with strict deadlines.
• A proactive team player with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.