Trade Operations Analyst (Equities) - 6 months contract

Morgan McKinley; Singapore; On-site; SGD 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Trade Operations Analyst for a 6-month contract in Singapore to manage cross-border equity settlement processes and related reconciliations. The role requires coordinating with internal teams, clients and custodians to ensure timely settlements and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or at least 2 years of equity settlement experience, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, with a proactive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or ≥2 years in Equity Settlement or related financial services roles.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and MS Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage cross-border equity settlement processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct reconciliation of stock and cash, investigate discrepancies, and follow up on settlement breaks.
• Initiate stock borrow and monitor stock returns for failed trades to ensure smooth settlement.
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and custodians to coordinate settlement activities and funding arrangements.
• Oversee ETF creation and redemption processes, monitor settlements via CCP terminals, and ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., stamp duty).
• Manage margin payment arrangements and perform related administrative tasks to support settlement operations

Skills

Equity settlement

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Morgan McKinley is hiring a Trade Operations Analyst for a 6 months contract with a potential to go perm.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage cross-border equity settlement processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct reconciliation of stock and cash, investigate discrepancies, and follow up on settlement breaks.
• Initiate stock borrow and monitor stock returns for failed trades to ensure smooth settlement.
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and custodians to coordinate settlement activities and funding arrangements.
• Oversee Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) creation and redemption processes, monitor trade settlements via Central Counterparty (CCP) terminals, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., stamp duty).
• Manage margin payment arrangements and perform related administrative tasks to support settlement operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or at least 2 years of experience in Equity Settlement or related financial services roles.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and control-focused with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, confident in articulating ideas, with proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Solid understanding of financial markets, front-to-back trade flow, and risk management principles.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently with a continuous learning mindset.
• Values innovation, diversity, and teamwork, with a commitment to driving positive change and client-centric solutions.