Securities Operations / Custody & Settlement Officer (Banking)

📌 Responsibilities

1. Account Opening & Client Setup

• Support custody clients in opening cash and securities custody accounts
• Coordinate with internal operations teams to ensure smooth onboarding and account setup

2. Daily Settlement Operations

• Execute and monitor client settlement instructions across multi-currency custody accounts
• Process payment and remittance instructions, liaising with internal operations teams for timely execution
• Perform end-of-day (EOD) reconciliation of cash and securities positions, investigate and resolve breaks
• Maintain accurate transaction records across internal clearing and custody systems

3. Valuation & NAV Operations

• Perform daily NAV calculation, validation, and exception review for custody portfolios
• Process corporate actions including dividends, stock splits, and related accounting entries
• Maintain pricing data sources and ensure accuracy of market and reference data inputs

4. Process Improvement & System Support

• Support enhancement of SWIFT MT/MX messaging workflows and operational efficiency initiatives
• Participate in system connectivity testing, including basic financial infrastructure integrations
• Support automation and process optimisation projects within custody operations

5. Compliance & Reporting Support

• Monitor settlement fails and prepare exception analysis reports
• Support MAS regulatory reporting requirements related to custody and settlement activities
• Assist in preparation of periodic client and regulatory reports (quarterly / annual submissions)

📌 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related disciplines
• Minimum 3 years of experience in custody operations, securities settlement, or fund valuation roles
• Strong understanding of custody operations, settlement lifecycle, and corporate actions
• Experience in custodian banks, broker-dealers, or fund administration back-office is highly preferred
• Familiarity with SWIFT messaging (MT/MX) and settlement systems is an advantage
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to work under tight deadlines
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders