Our Investment Banking client is currently seeking an experienced operations professional to join their Middle Office function, with a primary focus on equities operations. You will play a critical part in managing the daily trade lifecycle, resolving complex settlement issues, and leading initiatives to enhance workflow automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end trade processing for APAC cash equity markets, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for both domestic and international clients.
• Manage all post-trade lifecycle events, including trade amendments, allocations, confirmations, and final settlement.
• Perform daily reconciliations between internal front-office systems and external counterparty records to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Partner directly with the trading desk to troubleshoot operational bottlenecks, provide real-time support, and suggest workflow optimizations.
• Ensure strict adherence to all regulatory standards, internal policies, and risk control frameworks.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, promoting a high-performance culture and knowledge-sharing environment.
• Identify opportunities for process digitization and automation, championing initiatives that reduce manual intervention and operational risk.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, brokers, and custodian banks regarding trade-related queries and issue resolution.
• Prepare and present regular reports on operational metrics, risk exposures, and settlement performance to senior management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience within a Middle Office, Trade Support, or Post-Trade Operations environment (cash equities experience is highly preferred).
• Solid understanding of Asian equity market structures, settlement conventions, and clearing systems.
• Hands-on experience with major trading platforms and settlement utilities.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to diagnose complex issues quickly and propose practical solutions.
• Proven leadership capabilities-able to influence peers and drive efficiency gains without direct hierarchical authority.
• Technical proficiency in Excel (advanced functions, pivots, macros) and familiarity with SQL or other data analysis tools is a distinct advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with fluency in English (additional Asian languages are a plus for regional engagement).