Equity Derivatives Operations - Associate / AVP

Equity Derivatives Operations - Associate / AVP

• About our client:
• - A Singapore MAS-licensed broker
• Location:
• - Singapore
• Responsibilities:

Trade Lifecycle Management

• - Support the complete post-trade lifecycle of Equity Total Return Swaps (TRS) and other OTC Equity Derivatives, including trade booking, affirmation, amendments, and lifecycle events.
• - Verify trade economics, financing events, dividend adjustments, and corporate actions to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• - Work closely with Front Office and counterparties to resolve trade-related issues and operational exceptions.

Settlement & Operational Control

• - Manage daily cash and securities settlement for Equity Derivatives transactions and monitor settlement status.
• - Perform daily reconciliation of positions, cash balances, and trade records; investigate trade breaks or settlement discrepancies.
• - Prepare operational reports and ensure timely completion of settlement, operational controls, and exception management.

Client Account Setup & System Administration

• - Set up new client accounts and maintain static data within the Trading System following successful client onboarding and KYC.
• - Configure trading parameters, settlement instructions, product permissions, and account settings in accordance with approved onboarding requirements.
• - Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), account maintenance, and system enhancements relating to Equity Derivatives operations.

Counterparty & Cross-Functional Support

• - Liaise with brokers, custodians, clearing agents, and liquidity providers to facilitate efficient trade processing and settlement.
• - Coordinate closely with Front Office, Risk Management, Compliance, and Operations teams to support daily business activities and new product implementation.
• - Provide cross-functional operational support across the Capital Markets business as required to ensure business continuity and operational efficiency.

Process Improvement & Operational Readiness

• - Participate in the rollout and operational readiness of the Equity Derivatives platform, including workflow design and operational process setup.
• - Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation, process enhancement, and system optimisation.
• - Prepare and maintain operational procedures, control documentation, and internal operating manuals.
• Pre-requisites:
• - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• - 3–5 years of relevant experience in Middle Office, Trade Support, Settlement or Operations within securities firm, prime broker or capital markets institution.
• - Experience supporting Equity Total Return Swaps (TRS), or other Equity Derivatives businesses is preferred.
• - Strong understanding of trade lifecycle management, settlement processes, reconciliation and operational controls.
• - Fluent in English. Mandarin is preferred.
• - Eligible to work in Singapore.