Job description

We are partnering with a leading financial institution to hire a Vice President, Settlement Operations. This is a high-impact leadership role supporting a diverse, multi-asset business with strong regional and global connectivity.

You will act as the right hand to the Head of Back Office, overseeing critical post-trade functions, driving operational excellence, and ensuring a robust control environment across complex products and markets.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

Oversee end-to-end post-trade activities, including settlement, clearing, reconciliation, static data, and payment controls
Ensure accurate and timely processing of securities and cash transactions across multiple markets
Manage trade lifecycle issues, including break resolution, failed trades, and exception handling

Product & Business Coverage

Support a broad product suite including:

Risk & Control Oversight

Act as a senior escalation point for operational incidents and client-impacting issues
Own first-line risk and control frameworks, including:
- Incident management
- Issue identification and remediation
- Monitoring KRIs and operational metrics

Regulatory & Reporting

Ensure timely and accurate completion of FATCA/CRS and regulatory reporting obligations
Maintain strong governance over operational data, controls, and reporting accuracy

Stakeholder & Change Management

Partner closely with Front Office, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Technology, and external market participants
Support new product launches, system implementations, and process enhancements
Drive automation, process improvements, and operational efficiency initiatives

Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of operations professionals
Build a high-performing, resilient team culture
Deputize for the Head of Back Office when required in governance forums and senior discussions

Candidate Profile

Experience & Expertise

Minimum 10 years experience in post-trade / back office operations within financial services
Strong knowledge of:
- Settlement, clearing, and reconciliation processes
- Multi-asset products across global markets
Experience supporting complex, high-volume trading environments

Risk & Regulatory Knowledge

Proven experience managing operational risk and controls (first line)
Solid understanding of FATCA / CRS and regulatory reporting frameworks

Change & Systems Exposure

Track record in system implementations, UAT, or operational transformation initiatives
Experience driving automation or process enhancements

Leadership & Soft Skills

Demonstrated team management and leadership experience
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Language Requirements

Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential
Proficiency in written Chinese is a plus

Vice President - Settlement Operations