Associate, Trade Support & Operations

Your new company A foreign securities firm is looking for Analyst - Senior Associate to join their Cash Securities Trade Support & Settlement team. Your new role Validate and confirm daily cash securities trades (equities, bonds, ETFs) executed by the front office Monitor trade flow from execution to settlement, ensuring accuracy in booking and reporting Resolve trade breaks, unmatched trades, and discrepancies with brokers, custodians, and clearing houses Manage settlement instructions in accor

Hays - Hong Kong - Full time

Salary: Competitive

Your new company

A foreign securities firm is looking for Analyst - Senior Associate to join their Cash Securities Trade Support & Settlement team.

Your new role

  • Validate and confirm daily cash securities trades (equities, bonds, ETFs) executed by the front office

  • Monitor trade flow from execution to settlement, ensuring accuracy in booking and reporting

  • Resolve trade breaks, unmatched trades, and discrepancies with brokers, custodians, and clearing houses

  • Manage settlement instructions in accordance with market deadlines and regulatory requirements

  • Liaise with custodians, brokers, and clearing houses to ensure timely settlement of trades

  • Perform cash and stock reconciliations, investigating and resolving differences promptly

  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, market regulations, and operational risk standards

  • Escalate settlement issues, failed trades, and potential risks to management

  • Participate in system UAT, workflow enhancements, and automation initiatives.


What you'll need to succeed

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related discipline

  • 2-5 years of experience in cash securities operations, trade support, or settlement

  • Strong knowledge of equities, fixed income, and settlement cycles

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

  • Fluent in English and Cantonese


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 Hailey Tai now @ 22307491. Alternatively, you can also send Hailey an updated CV to hailey.tai@hays.com.hk

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