Settlement, Assistant Manager/Senior officer(SFC licensed firm 1,2,4,6 &9)

DNA Recruit Partners is collaborating with a subsidiary of a leading banking group in Asia(Top 3 in Southeast Asia region), renowned for its strong presence across the regionThey are currently seeking a Settlement Assistant Manager/Senior Officer to join their operation team

Our client offers an attractive remuneration package and a range of benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Discretionary Bonus (Based on 4 to 6 months of demonstrated performance)

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily nominee services, including stock transfers, corporate action processing, and proxy voting management.
• Perform daily and monthly stock and cash reconciliations, promptly investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Handle IPO subscriptions, private placements, and other market-related operations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients on settlement and corporate action inquiries, providing timely and professional service.
• Liaise effectively with external brokers, custodians, and internal departments (e.g., Front Office, Finance) to resolve settlement fails, trade discrepancies, and other operational issues.
• Identify areas for operational improvement, assisting in the development and implementation of more efficient workflow procedures and operational guidelines.
• Play an active role in system development projects, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), system migration, and the operational onboarding of new products and services.

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in securities settlement and corporate actions within a bank, broker, or global custodian.
• Solid, hands-on experience with HKEX's CCASS; experience with Euroclear or other international clearing systems (e.g., DTC, Clearstream) is a strong advantage.
• In-depth understanding of nominee structures, custody services, and the end-to-end trade lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of the SFC's rules and regulations pertaining to settlement and client asset protection.
• Proficient in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUP).