Specialist 2/ Vice President Securities Finance Market Operations

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Specialist 2/ Vice President to join our Markets – Securities Finance Operations team. This role is located in Hong Kong.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

• Support the daily processing and monitoring of securities lending transactions, including loan settlements and collateral management.
• Manage the recall process of securities loans from borrowers, ensuring timely communication and follow-up to meet APAC market timelines.
• Monitor and manage fails (when securities are not delivered on time), coordinating with internal teams, Trading desk and external counterparties to resolve issues efficiently.
• Support the execution and management of buy-in processes in markets where securities fail to settle, minimizing financial and operational risks.
• Act as the liaison between trading desks, clients, and counterparties to address trade-related queries.
• Process, monitor, and analyze transactions, resolve non-complex inquiries promptly.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders/clients to gather, disseminate, and clarify transaction information.
• Perform reconciliations to third parties (cash, assets, trade matching, market value); analyze breaks, assign ownership, and drive resolution of reconciliation breaks and failing trades.
• Respond to client queries and resolve straightforward inquiries with clear, timely communication.
• Identify and escalate complex transactions and issues to senior team members.
• Collaborate with a defined set of stakeholders to provide recommendations on basic inquiries.
• Contribute to the achievement of team objectives and overall operational excellence.
  
   

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, or related field.
• 4+ years’ experience in Securities Finance, Middle Office, Operations, or related financial services roles.
• Basic understanding of securities lending concepts, including loans, recalls, collateral, and settlement processes.
• Familiarity with APAC market practices and settlement timelines is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Get trained and handle all daily business operations with a sense of commitment and ownership.
• Experience / Acumen towards Operations and Technology initiatives.