Settlement - Cash Equities Ops

Our client is a leading global investment bank with a strong presence across Asia-Pacific and a well-established franchise in equities and capital markets. They are seeking an experienced Cash Equities Settlements profeesionalto join their Operations team in Hong Kong, supporting regional post-trade activities and offshore governance functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary oversight and governance contact for the offshore Cash Equities Settlements team, ensuring efficient and controlled settlement operations across APAC markets.
• Monitor settlement risks, prepare management reporting and KRIs, and leverage data analytics to identify trends, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders across Operations, Front Office, Finance, Compliance, Technology, and offshore teams to drive timely issue resolution and operational excellence.
• Oversee cash equities settlements, investigate settlement exceptions, and ensure successful trade lifecycle management.
• Perform and supervise activities related to asset servicing, corporate action payments, client asset segregation, funding, margin payments, and bank reconciliations.
• Drive automation, process enhancement, and operational efficiency initiatives through data analysis and technology solutions.
• Support regulatory, audit, and risk management requirements while maintaining a strong control environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• 5-15 years of experience within investment banking operations, securities settlements, custodian banking, or post-trade operations.
• Strong understanding of cash equities settlements, reconciliations, payments, and settlement control processes.
• Experience managing or overseeing offshore operations teams is highly advantageous.
• Exposure to asset servicing, corporate actions, client asset protection, and cash management processes would be beneficial.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in data reporting, process improvement, automation, or workflow optimization.
• Knowledge of Python, Alteryx, AI tools, VBA, or other automation solutions is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent Cantonese and English are required.