Skillsforce Management Consultancy Hiring! Full Time Securities Settlement Operations Analyst - Contract in - Ricebowl

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Securities Settlement Operations Analyst to join a fast-paced Operations team supporting global financial markets. This role is ideal for candidates with 1-2 years of stock loan, securities operations, or post-trade operations experience who thrive in a deadline-driven environment and enjoy working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

You will play a key role in ensuring the timely and accurate settlement of securities transactions, managing operational risks, and supporting business continuity across the Japan market.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely settlement and delivery of securities transactions.
• Monitor and maintain operational controls to mitigate settlement and operational risks.
• Liaise daily with agent banks, brokers, counterparties, and internal teams via phone and email.
• Perform trade pre-matching activities and manage settlement fails within strict market deadlines.
• Investigate and resolve trade breaks and settlement exceptions.
• Prepare daily operational and management reports.
• Support risk management initiatives and process improvement efforts.
• Work collaboratively with trading desks and various internal stakeholders to facilitate smooth post-trade processing.

Requirements

Essential

• 1-2 years of experience in securities operations, settlements, stock loan operations, or a related financial services environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a risk and control mindset.
• Team player with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Prior Stock Loan Operations experience is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of equities markets and post-trade processing.
• Experience working with brokers, custodians, agent banks, and counterparties.

Please Note

• Candidates with Stock Loan Operations experience will be given strong preference.
• Candidates with up to 2 years of relevant Operations experience in financial services are encouraged to apply.

This is a 6 month contract subject to further extension.

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