Equity Derivatives Operations - Associate / AVP

Equity Derivatives Operations - Associate / AVP About our client: - A Singapore MAS-licensed broker Location: - Singapore Responsibilities: Trade Lifecycle Management - Support the complete post-trade lifecycle of Equity Total Return Swaps (TRS) and other OTC Equity Derivatives, including trade booking, affirmation, amendments, and lifecycle events. - Verify trade economics, financing events, dividend adjustments, and corporate actions to ensure timely and accurate processing. - Work closely with Front Office and counterparties to resolve trade-related issues and operational exceptions. Settlement & Operational Control - Manage daily cash and securities settlement for Equity Derivatives transactions and monitor settlement status. - Perform daily reconciliation of positions, cash balances, and trade records; investigate trade breaks or settlement discrepancies. - Prepare operational reports and ensure timely completion of settlement, operational controls, and exception management. Client Account Setup & System Administration - Set up new client accounts and maintain static data within the Trading System following successful client onboarding and KYC. - Configure trading parameters, settlement instructions, product permissions, and account settings in accordance with approved onboarding requirements. - Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), account maintenance, and system enhancements relating to Equity Derivatives operations. Counterparty & Cross-Functional Support - Liaise with brokers, custodians, clearing agents, and liquidity providers to facilitate efficient trade processing and settlement. - Coordinate closely with Front Office, Risk Management, Compliance, and Operations teams to support daily business activities and new product implementation. - Provide cross-functional operational support across the Capital Markets business as required to ensure business continuity and operational efficiency. Process Improvement & Operational Readiness - Participate in the rollout and operational readiness of the Equity Derivatives platform, including workflow design and operational process setup. - Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation, process enhancement, and system optimisation. - Prepare and maintain operational procedures, control documentation, and internal operating manuals. Pre-requisites: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics or a related discipline. - 3–5 years of relevant experience in Middle Office, Trade Support, Settlement or Operations within securities firm, prime broker or capital markets institution. - Experience supporting Equity Total Return Swaps (TRS), or other Equity Derivatives businesses is preferred. - Strong understanding of trade lifecycle management, settlement processes, reconciliation and operational controls. - Fluent in English. Mandarin is preferred. - Eligible to work in Singapore.