Operations Associate / Manager

Responsibilities:

• Be able to perform end-to-end Equities, Mutual funds, and Options Transactions/Corporate actions etc.

• Check and verify that all securities/trade transactions are completed, settlements instructions are processed in a timely and accurate manner.

• Review all trade matching reports and ensure all failed trades are promptly resolved.

• Ensure funding sufficiency for trade settlements.

• Reconciliation trade/shares, corporate actions for Equities, Mutual funds, and Options.

• Adhering to control procedures, identifying gaps, and ensuring controls are implemented to close those gaps.

• Setup of Options/Mutual funds process flow with a counterparty and streamline the process.

• Interpret data and make recommendations for the launch of new products/services and upgraded platforms.

• Adhering to control procedures, manage escalate and resolve all requests/inquiries/issues/errors and identify policy gaps and formulate policies to streamline processes.

• Participating in project initiatives and taking up ad hoc tasks as required.

• Support change by assisting in devising and implementing improved processes and global entity operations function.

• This job will have a routing of roles within Operations.

• Assist in other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience with more than 2 years of relevant experience in Equities or Derivatives.

• Trade support/settlement in either stockbroking firms, custodian/banks or clearinghouse.

• Possess knowledge and experience in Equities/Options/ Mutual funds etc.

• Understands the entire trade flow from front to back and the reconciliation process.

• Knowledge of payment and receipt skillsets.

• Attention to detail and intermediate problem-solving skills.

• Fluent in Mandarin & English (verbal & written) is a must as communication with Chinese-speaking counterparts in China is necessary.

• Enjoys engaging in teamwork with a positive and constructive attitude.

• Proficient in MS office and Excel.