Securities Settlements Analyst (Japan Market)

Securities Settlements Analyst (Japan Market)
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Location: Singapore
Market Coverage: Japan
Language: Japanese proficiency highly preferred

About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Securities Settlements Analyst to join the Japan Securities Settlements Operations team. This role supports the timely and accurate settlement of securities transactions, working closely with trading desks, agent banks, brokers and other market participants to resolve settlement issues and minimise operational risks.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Securities Settlement: Facilitate timely settlement of securities transactions, ensuring accurate processing and adherence to market deadlines and cut-off times.
  
  
• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise extensively with agent banks, brokers, counterparties and internal trading and operations teams via telephone and email during Japan market hours.
  
  
• Pre-Matching & Fail Management: Perform pre-matching activities, monitor settlement status and proactively resolve failed trades and outstanding discrepancies.
  
  
• Break Resolution: Investigate settlement breaks, identify root causes and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.
  
  
• Risk & Controls: Maintain strong operational controls and follow established procedures to mitigate settlement risks.
  
  
• Reporting: Prepare daily operational reports and monitor outstanding transactions to support effective settlement management.
  
  

Requirements

• Preferably 1–2 years of experience in securities settlements or related financial services operations.
  
  
• Hands-on settlements experience is strongly preferred; candidates with relevant operations experience of up to two years will also be considered.
  
  
• Good understanding of securities products, particularly equities, and post-trade processing.
  
  
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
  
  
• Able to work effectively in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment with strict market cut-off times.
  
  
• Meticulous, proactive and committed to maintaining operational accuracy and risk controls.
  
  
• Japanese language proficiency is highly preferred to support communication with Japan-market counterparties.
  
  

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