Job Description
Settlement Officer - Chinese Securities Company
Responsibilities
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Manage daily settlement and post-trade operations for Hong Kong and U.S. equities, fixed income products, and investment funds.
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Coordinate with brokers, custodians, clearing agents, counterparties, and banks to ensure accurate and timely trade settlement.
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Support settlement and operational processing for capital markets transactions, including equity placings, block trades, and bond issuances.
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Monitor cash movements, trade settlements, and position reconciliations; investigate and resolve settlement breaks and failed trades.
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Handle primary and secondary market settlements and lifecycle events such as coupon payments and redemptions.
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Process fund subscriptions, redemptions, and transfers (Cayman, Hong Kong-domiciled, and other funds).
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Provide operational support to internal teams and external partners, and assist with process improvements, new products, and onboarding initiatives.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
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At least 2 years of experience in securities settlement, brokerage, custody, or asset management operations.
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Solid knowledge of Hong Kong market infrastructure (including CCASS) and HK/U.S. settlement practices.
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Experience with equities, fixed income products, capital markets transactions, and/or fund operations.
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Familiarity with fixed income lifecycle events and fund structures (e.g., Cayman or HK-domiciled funds) is a plus.
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Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently under pressure, and good analytical skills.
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Effective communication skills; fluent in English and Mandarin.