Associate (Equities settlements) - Investment Banking

• Investment Banking
• Excellent APAC Exposure

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Investment Banking firm. This role involves managing equities settlements processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

Job Description

• Manage the settlement of equity trades and related products across APAC, North America, and Northbound trading markets in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure all trades are accurately instructed, matched, and settled on time.
• Monitor and resolve failed trades.
• Arrange stock borrowing across key APAC and North America markets to mitigate buy-in exposure and market risk.
• Ensure daily trade matching with counterparties.
• Manage cash funding requirements, including trade funding and pre-funding where required.
• Investigate and resolve nostro and custody account breaks promptly.Ensure compliance with settlement regulations, policies, and control requirements.Proactively identify, manage, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Liaise with clients, brokers, counterparties, and internal support teams to ensure smooth settlement processes.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with traders, sales teams, affiliates, and custodians

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting Cash Equities products.
• Knowledge of CCASS, HKEX Client Connect, SWIFT, and related settlement platforms.
• Knowledge of Securities Borrowing & Lending (SBL), Foreign Exchange (FX), and Equity Derivatives would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Attractive salary package
• Global market exposure