Settlement Team Lead

Our client is a leading organisation committed to delivering exceptional financial services within a dynamic and collaborative environment. The company fosters a culture of innovation, professionalism, and continuous improvement, making it an ideal place for experienced professionals to advance their careers. This role involves overseeing key operational functions, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic initiatives essential to the organisation’s success.

Role Overview:
The Settlement Team Lead will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the settlement team, ensuring accurate transaction processing and regulatory adherence. They will play a crucial role in maintaining efficient workflows, driving process improvements, and collaborating across departments to support operational resilience and growth.

Key Skills & Experience:
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial services operations
• At least 3 years of supervisory or managerial experience in a relevant setting
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, or a related discipline
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Practical knowledge of financial tools such as Bloomberg or Tableau is highly regarded
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
• Full professional fluency in written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin (Putonghua)

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and supervise the daily activities of the operations team to ensure precise, efficient trade settlements and onboarding processes
• Monitor transaction flows, manage escalations, and resolve complex or exceptional cases promptly
• Oversee reconciliation activities, trade lifecycle management, and related workflows
• Drive departmental budgeting, financial forecasting, and capacity planning efforts
• Collaborate closely with Risk, Compliance, Finance, and IT divisions to strengthen operational processes and support business expansion
• Contribute to strategic projects such as system migrations, UAT, and other high-priority initiatives

Requirements:
• Right to work in the specified location
• On-site work environment required
• Availability to commence from 06/07/2026 for a project duration of approximately 2 weeks

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to join a dedicated team within a reputable organisation driving operational excellence.