Junior Operations Analyst – Equities (Financial Institution)

Junior Operation Analyst – Equities Operations
Contract Duration: 12 months
Company: Financial Institution 

About the Role
Our client is seeking an Operations Analyst to join its Equities Operations team, supporting the post-trade lifecycle of cash equities transactions.

The role provides an opportunity for candidates with relevant internship or early-career experience in banking operations, trade operations, middle office or securities operations to develop hands-on exposure to equities, client servicing, operational risk and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the trade lifecycle of cash equities transactions, including trade allocation, pre-matching and settlement/fails management.
• Support client onboarding and account maintenance activities to facilitate a seamless post-trade experience.
• Handle operational and transaction-related queries from clients and internal stakeholders, providing timely follow-up and resolution.
• Perform operational checks and controls to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Review and validate change requests, ensuring accuracy of records and adherence to established processes and requirements.
• Work closely with Sales, Trading, Middle Office, Technology, Compliance and Client Integration teams to resolve operational issues.
• Provide operational support for Stock Connect / China Northbound trading activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, enhance straight-through processing (STP) and support automation initiatives.
• Support process enhancements, new product initiatives and market-entry activities.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Banking, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Relevant internship or early-career experience in banking operations, trade operations, middle office, securities operations or a related function.
• Exposure to financial products, particularly equities / cash equities, is highly advantageous.
• Good understanding or interest in financial markets and securities operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is preferred.
• Exposure to data analysis, automation, process improvement or workflow optimisation will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Analytical and detail-oriented approach
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Risk and control awareness
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Interest in process improvement and automation

How to Apply: Interested applicants, please click on the “Apply Now” to submit your updated resume.

Please note: Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes.

Cheah Wei Ee
Team Lead - Contracting
EA Personnel No: R23114782
Peoplebank Singapore Pte Ltd | EA Licence No: 08C5248