Operation Manager / Settlement (Securities)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join a leading global financial institution as an Equities Post-Trade Operations Manager, supporting the equities trading business across Asian markets with a particular focus on Thailand.

This role is integral to ensuring seamless post-trade operations, acting as a vital connection between trading desks, clients, and market infrastructure partners. You will be part of a team that values stability, learning, and collaboration, offering you the chance to develop your career in a supportive environment with significant regional exposure. With opportunities for progression and lateral movement within the business, this position is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting and is eager to contribute to process improvements while building strong relationships across the organisation.

• Play a pivotal role in managing the full post-trade lifecycle for equities trading across multiple Asian markets, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at every stage.
• Benefit from extensive career development opportunities, including exposure to front-office support functions and regional teams throughout Asia-Pacific.
• Join a team that prioritises learning, knowledge sharing, and collaboration, providing you with a stable environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

What you'll do:

As an Equities Post-Trade Operations Manager, you will play an essential role in ensuring the smooth execution of all post-trade activities associated with equities transactions. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve close coordination with various internal teams such as trading desks as well as external partners including clients, custodians, brokers, and exchanges. You will be responsible for overseeing critical functions like trade allocation, booking, settlement management, funding oversight, cash flow monitoring, reconciliation tasks, and delivering outstanding client service. Success in this role requires meticulous attention to detail when handling complex transactions under tight deadlines while upholding rigorous risk controls. You will also have the opportunity to drive process enhancements through active participation in efficiency projects and change initiatives. By fostering open communication channels within your network of colleagues across Asia-Pacific markets and contributing positively to team knowledge sharing sessions, you will help create an environment where operational excellence is consistently achieved.

• Oversee the complete post-trade lifecycle for equities transactions, including trade allocation, booking, pre-matching, settlement, funding, cash management, reconciliation, and client servicing to ensure operational excellence.
• Support tight settlement timelines by focusing on T+1 pre-matching and T+2 settlement cycles while maintaining robust cash management practices.
• Collaborate closely with equities trading desks, institutional clients, custodian banks, brokers, exchanges, and regional teams to facilitate smooth transaction processing.
• Ensure strong risk management and control outcomes are achieved across all post-trade processes by adhering to best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute actively to process improvement initiatives by identifying areas for increased efficiency and participating in change projects that enhance operational workflows.
• Provide exceptional client service by responding promptly to queries and resolving issues related to trade settlements or discrepancies in a professional manner.
• Maintain accurate records of all post-trade activities and ensure timely reconciliation of accounts to support audit readiness and compliance standards.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with internal stakeholders to share insights on operational challenges and collaborate on solutions that benefit the wider team.
• Monitor market developments relevant to post-trade operations in the region and adapt processes accordingly to maintain high standards of service delivery.

What you bring:

To excel as an Equities Post-Trade Operations Manager you will bring proven experience from securities operations or similar roles where you have managed end-to-end post-trade processes. Your background should include hands-on involvement with trade booking systems as well as deep familiarity with settlement cycles specific to equities markets. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills enabling them to build trust-based relationships both internally among colleagues and externally with key partners such as brokers or custodians. Your ability to communicate clearly in English is crucial given the regional scope of this position which spans multiple Asian markets. A collaborative mindset coupled with strong organisational capabilities will allow you to juggle competing demands effectively while always prioritising accuracy. If you have previously contributed ideas towards process improvements or participated in change projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency then your proactive attitude will be highly valued here. Above all else your commitment towards supporting others’ growth through knowledge sharing aligns perfectly with the team’s ethos of mutual respect and continuous learning.

• Demonstrated experience working within securities operations or middle office environments with direct involvement in post-trade functions for equities markets.
• Comprehensive understanding of trade booking procedures as well as settlement processes including T+1 pre-matching and T+2 settlement cycles.
• Proven track record managing cash flows related to securities transactions along with expertise in reconciliation activities for both local and regional markets.
• Previous experience collaborating with brokers, custodian banks or exchanges is highly desirable given the nature of stakeholder interactions required in this role.
• Ability to thrive under pressure while meeting strict deadlines without compromising accuracy or quality of work output.
• Excellent English communication skills—both written and verbal—enabling effective interaction with diverse teams across different geographies.
• A collaborative approach towards problem-solving combined with a willingness to share knowledge openly within the team environment.
• Strong organisational skills allowing you to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail throughout all tasks undertaken.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks applicable within financial services operations would be advantageous but not essential if you demonstrate adaptability and eagerness to learn new concepts quickly.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to nurturing talent through comprehensive training programmes tailored towards individual growth objectives. The company’s inclusive culture encourages open dialogue between staff at all levels so everyone feels empowered to contribute ideas regardless of their tenure or background. With generous pension contributions available alongside access to ongoing professional development resources there are ample incentives for those seeking long-term career advancement within financial services operations. Furthermore employees enjoy regular opportunities for cross-border collaboration thanks to the firm’s extensive presence throughout Asia-Pacific—a unique advantage that broadens horizons both professionally and personally. By joining this team you become part of a supportive network where achievements are celebrated collectively rather than individually ensuring lasting job satisfaction over time.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in post-trade operations further within an inclusive environment that values teamwork apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next rewarding challenge awaits.

Due to the high volume of applications, our team will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

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