Senior Operation Custodian

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Operation Custodian to join a leading financial services organisation in Bangkok, offering a highly competitive salary and an impressive suite of benefits. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a supportive environment where your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will be valued every day. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the safekeeping and smooth processing of client's assets, working closely with various stakeholders to guarantee seamless settlement transactions and corporate actions within the Thai market. With flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, and regular team gatherings, this position offers not only professional growth but also a positive work-life balance. If you are looking for a role that values your expertise and provides ample training opportunities, this could be the next step in your career.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Operation Custodian based in Bangkok, you will be entrusted with overseeing the full spectrum of custodian operations for a respected financial institution. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve monitoring asset segregation practices, managing settlement transactions for both domestic and international markets, handling corporate actions with precision, and ensuring that all trading activities are executed flawlessly. You will collaborate closely with internal teams as well as external partners such as custodian banks and regulatory bodies to reconcile accounts, resolve discrepancies swiftly, and uphold rigorous compliance standards. Your ability to review trade matching reports thoroughly will help prevent failed trades while your proactive approach will contribute significantly to process improvements across the business. By preparing timely regulatory submissions and supporting ongoing operational enhancements, you will play an integral role in safeguarding client assets while driving operational excellence.

• Monitor all custodian operations to ensure the proper segregation and safekeeping of client assets, including securities or share certificates, while maintaining strict adherence to internal controls.
• Handle settlement transactions and manage all aspects of corporate action activities specific to the Thai market, ensuring timely execution and accurate record-keeping.
• Oversee daily custodian tasks such as trading transactions, transfers, deposits, and withdrawals of securities from the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), promptly addressing any issues that arise.
• Check and verify that all securities and trade transactions are completed accurately, ensuring settlements instructions and securities positions are processed efficiently.
• Coordinate effectively with counterparties, custodian banks, Thailand Securities Depository (TSD), Thailand Clearing House (TCH), and other departments to resolve discrepancies and maintain smooth operations.
• Reconcile trading settlements, deposits, withdrawals, and other transaction products including equities, options, offshore and onshore instruments to ensure data integrity across all platforms.
• Review all trade matching reports diligently and take prompt action to resolve any failed trades or mismatches identified during reconciliation processes.
• Ensure all operational processes comply with local operating procedure manuals, prospectuses, local laws, and regulatory requirements by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations.
• Prepare and submit relevant reports to regulators within required deadlines to support transparency and compliance obligations.
• Support organisational change initiatives by assisting in the design and implementation of improved processes within the global entity operations function as well as undertaking additional tasks as assigned.

What you bring:

To excel as a Senior Operation Custodian in this organisation, you will bring proven experience from the financial sector—ideally within securities brokerage or banking environments—where you have developed deep expertise in asset custody operations. Your educational background in business administration or finance provides a solid foundation for navigating complex regulatory frameworks while your hands-on experience ensures you can handle high-volume settlement transactions confidently. Your proficiency in English supports clear communication across multicultural teams while your advanced Microsoft Office skills enable you to produce precise documentation efficiently. The ideal candidate is dependable under pressure; adept at reconciling accounts; sensitive to compliance requirements; responsive when resolving discrepancies; considerate when collaborating with others; enthusiastic about continuous learning; supportive towards process improvements; polite in stakeholder interactions; loyal to organisational goals; honest in reporting; empathetic towards client needs; responsible for upholding best practices; cooperative when working across departments; nurturing towards junior staff members; inclusive in sharing knowledge; flexible when adapting to new procedures; knowledgeable about both local regulations and global standards.

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or related fields is essential for understanding complex financial products and industry regulations.
• At least five years of experience working within the securities (broker) or banking industry equips you with practical knowledge of settlement processes and asset management protocols.
• Comprehensive understanding of investment securities services—including common stock, bonds, options—as well as familiarity with both offshore and onshore products enhances your ability to manage diverse portfolios.
• Proficiency in English (both spoken and written) enables effective communication with international stakeholders while supporting accurate documentation.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills—particularly in Word and Excel—are necessary for preparing detailed reports, analysing data sets, and streamlining workflow processes.
• Excellent time management abilities allow you to prioritise multiple tasks efficiently while meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or compliance standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills empower you to identify issues quickly during reconciliations or settlements and implement effective solutions collaboratively with colleagues.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as an employer of choice due to its unwavering commitment to employee wellbeing alongside its reputation for operational excellence within the financial services sector. Employees benefit from a comprehensive rewards package that includes social security coverage, robust health insurance plans tailored for peace of mind, provident fund contributions that support long-term financial security, generous annual leave entitlements promoting work-life harmony, regular team dinners fostering camaraderie among colleagues, complimentary meals and refreshments enhancing daily comfort at work—and performance-based bonuses recognising individual contributions towards company success. The workplace culture is built on collaboration where everyone’s input is valued equally regardless of seniority or background. Training opportunities abound so you can continue developing professionally while being supported by knowledgeable mentors who encourage personal growth. The company’s inclusive ethos ensures that every team member feels connected through shared goals while enjoying flexible working arrangements designed around modern lifestyles. As part of this forward-thinking organisation you’ll find yourself surrounded by dependable peers who value kindness honesty empathy loyalty modesty sensitivity warmth trustworthiness responsibility cooperation nurturing inclusively flexibility knowledge-sharing supportive leadership communal spirit interdependence interpersonal connection gentle encouragement emotional intelligence childlike enthusiasm cheerfulness politeness pleasantness yielding attitudes whininess nagging affection kinship togetherness shar in commitment compassion consideration tenderness flatter ability quietude submissiveness agreeableness yielding nature supportive teamwork networked thinking growth leadership inclusive decision-making processes generous pension contributions accessible training resources knowledgeable guidance dependable systems under-represented voices being heard flexible working opportunities generous pensions contributions training opportunities knowledgeable dependable under-represented Team Network growth leadership supportive leadership all contributing factors making this company truly exceptional place build lasting career.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge as a Senior Operation Custodian in Bangkok where your expertise will make a real difference now is the perfect time to apply!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided your next career move awaits!

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Robert Walters Recruitment (Thailand) Limited
Recruitment License No.: น. 1188 / 2551