Securities Settlements Operations - Contract

About the Role

Our client, is seeking a detail‑oriented professional with strong operations experience and preferably a background in securities settlements to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with trading desks, internal teams, and market participants to ensure smooth post‑trade processing, mitigate risks, and support business enablement.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of securities transactions.
• Maintain operational controls to reduce settlement and operational risks.
• Liaise extensively with agent banks, brokers, and counterparties during Japan market hours.
• Handle trade settlements
• Perform pre‑matching, fail trade management, and break resolution within strict market cut‑offs.
• Prepare reports and support inventory availability for successful cash and securities exchanges.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an enthusiastic, communicative, and team‑oriented individual with:

• Degree in the relevant discipline
• Operations experience - ability to thrive in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments.
• Settlements experience (preferred) - knowledge of equities markets and settlement processes.
• Strong client service skills and a focus on risk control.
• 1-2 years of experience in securities settlements or related finance roles or Internship experience.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• This is a 6 months renewable contract role

EA Licence No. 99C3289
R1100672