About the Role
Our client is seeking a motivated Analyst to join the Securities Settlements Operations team. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with Trading Desks, internal stakeholders, agent banks, brokers, and market participants to ensure the timely and accurate settlement of securities transactions.
You will support post-trade processes, help mitigate operational risk, and contribute to the efficient functioning of trading and sales activities across the Asia region, with a primary focus on the Japan market.
About the Team
Asia Securities Settlements Operations supports trading and sales teams across the region by managing trade settlements and facilitating the successful exchange of securities and cash. The team is responsible for maintaining operational controls, managing settlement risks, and supporting business activities through effective post-trade processing.
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure timely and accurate settlement of securities transactions.
• Monitor trade lifecycle events and manage settlement activities to mitigate operational risk.
• Liaise with agent banks, brokers, custodians, counterparties, and internal stakeholders via email and telephone.
• Perform trade pre-matching activities and proactively manage settlement exceptions.
• Investigate and resolve failed trades in accordance with market requirements and deadlines.
• Prepare operational reports and perform reconciliation and break resolution activities.
• Monitor inventory availability to facilitate successful trade settlements.
• Escalate risks, issues, and exceptions appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Collaborate with Trading, Operations, Risk, and other internal teams to support business objectives.
Requirements
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in banking operations, securities operations, settlements, trade support, financial services operations, or related functions is advantageous.
• Knowledge of securities markets, equities, and post-trade operations will be beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and risk awareness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Skills & Competencies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong client service orientation.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve operational issues efficiently.
• Proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications. Additional Information
• Experience in securities settlements, custody operations, trade operations, or post trade processing will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Japan equities markets and settlement practices will be beneficial.
• The ability to communicate effectively in Japanese may be advantageous for supporting interactions with Japan-based stakeholders and market participants where required by the role.
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"This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (“e2i”).e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions.e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives. By applying for this role, you consent to RMA Groups’s PDPA and e2i’s PDPA."
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
If you are keen to know more about this role, please email Syasya at nurilyana.syasya@rmagroup.com.sg and send your resume in MS Word format. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Nurilyana Syasya (EA Regn No: R25157984)
RMA Consultants Pte Ltd (EA Licence No: 93C4403)
