Settlement Analyst (12 months contract)

Your new company

Join our Hong Kong-based Securities Settlement team, a critical function supporting global Business Units in the smooth and timely settlement of transactions. This team plays a key role across Equities and Fixed Income products, with a strong focus on the Hong Kong market and major Connect Schemes such as China Stock Connect and Bond Connect. If you enjoy working at the heart of market operations, collaborating with global partners, and solving complex settlement challenges, this role offers both impact and learning opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Your new role

• Manage equity and fixed income settlements across Hong Kong equities, China A-Share Connect, CMU, and Bond Connect markets
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve settlement exceptions and breaks
• Perform reconciliations to ensure internal books and records align with external banks and central depositories
• Communicate with counterparties, including brokers and custodians, to resolve settlement issues efficiently
• Handle physical certificate deposit and withdrawal requests
• Process ADR conversions, cross-board conversions, and related activities
• Support IPO syndicate deals, EIPO subscriptions, and associated settlement processes
• Participate in and contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree
• Approximately 2 years of experience in securities operations, settlements, or a related field
• Self-motivated individual with a strong sense of ownership and drive
• Product and operational knowledge or experience in Hong Kong cash equities is preferred
• Strong risk awareness, with the ability to identify issues, challenge processes, and escalate appropriately
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams, external counterparties, exchanges, and senior management

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work in a global market operations team supporting high-profile equity and fixed income products
• Hands-on exposure to Hong Kong, China Connect, and cross-border markets, building strong regional expertise
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities across securities operations and market infrastructure
  
  

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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