Securities Settlements Operations Analyst - HK Market (Contract)

SKILLSFORCE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy in Singapore is seeking an individual for a role in their Securities Settlements Operations team. The position requires monitoring settlement activities, interacting with trading desks, and ensuring compliance with strict deadlines. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in securities settlements, trade support, or similar roles, along with strong communication and teamwork skills. A good understanding of the equities market will be a plus. This is a contract role with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in securities settlements, trade support, or securities middle office role.
• Knowledge of equities industry and market.
• Experience with SGX, HKEX, etc., is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor settlement activity ensuring securities are in the right place.
• Work with Trading Desk to secure borrows for settlement.
• Resolve discrepancies in positions for the firm’s records.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Control focus

Flexibility

Job description

The position available is with the Securities Settlements Operations team. The reporting line is to a Team Manager as first line management, with further supervision by the Vice President. Key stakeholders and interactions will be with Trading and Sales Desks, Engineering and Operations Teams, Credit, Legal, Compliance, and external counterparties.

The following tasks give an overview of what is required day to day:

• Monitoring settlement activity and ensuring securities are in the right place at the right time.
• Monitoring firm inventory to ensure it is moved or converted to facilitate settlement.
• Working with the Trading Desk on securing borrows to facilitate settlement.
• Query resolution and interaction with trading desk and clients on failing trades.
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies of positions (cash and securities) in the firm’s books and records.
• Completing daily checklist ensuring all controls, procedures and processes relating to the assigned functions are followed.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who is looking to operate in a dynamic working environment where communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Good client service and relationship building are required to interact with our clients and the team.

The candidate should have a control focus and be achievement orientated to produce results to ensure that all risk is mitigated.

Skills required:

• Deadlines within this role are very strict.
• Prompt escalation and clear communication is paramount.
• Be flexible, work on varied functions or aid other team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in a securities settlements, trade support or securities middle office role or any equity role for 1 to 2 years.
• Equities industry and market knowledge would be an advantage.
• Experience of dealing with SGX, HKEX etc is beneficial.

This role starts with contract subject to extension/conversion.

Reg No. R1100820
EA No. 99C3289