Our client is a leading financial services organisation. Due to business needs, they are now recruiting a Senior Associate, Securities Transfers to be part of their Operations Team. They are located in the Central area – easily accessible.
Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end securities and asset transfer operations across local and overseas markets, ensuring timely processing, accurate documentation and compliance with operational procedures.
- Oversee securities borrowing and lending (SBL) activities, trade affirmation and related settlement processes.
- Process and monitor scripless securities conversions, cross-border asset transfers and securities deposits across multiple markets.
- Handle operational enquiries and escalations from clients, trading representatives, counterparties, custodians and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate with external counterparties and custodians to investigate and resolve transfer discrepancies, settlement exceptions and operational issues.
- Ensure all transactions and documentation comply with internal controls, regulatory requirements and established operating procedures.
- Review existing workflows and recommend process improvements to strengthen operational controls, efficiency and risk management.
- Coordinate proxy voting instructions and prepare the necessary documentation for submission to relevant parties.
- Participate in system enhancements, user acceptance testing (UAT), operational projects and other duties assigned by management.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Banking, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in securities operations, asset transfers, settlements, stockbroking, fund administration or financial services operations.
- Familiarity with local and overseas securities transfers, scripless transactions, trade affirmation or securities borrowing and lending (SBL).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel; knowledge of VBA and Macros will be advantageous.
- Working knowledge of securities settlement procedures, operational controls and regulatory compliance requirements.
Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click APPLY NOW or email an updated copy of your resume/CV.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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