Assistant Manager

We are seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Direct Custody and Clearing (DCC) Corporate Actions team in Kuala Lumpur.

As a direct custodian, the team is responsible for efficiently and timely broadcasting corporate events to clients, processing instructions, computing entitlements, and processing corporate event payments.

The Opportunity:

• Learn and understand various types of corporate events and their life cycles
• Enroll in the Corporate Actions academy for comprehensive product training and knowledge testing
• Receive dedicated on-the-job training with a focused training plan for effective learning
• Handle day-to-day processing of corporate events efficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner

Responsibilities:

• Process corporate events within required timeframes and deadlines
• Ensure all instructions are processed according to operational manuals
• Report any deviations to the Manager immediately
• Maintain high levels of competency and understanding in processing activities with high accuracy
• Escalate potential financial losses or client service concerns to the Manager promptly
• Adhere to team control functions and end-of-day checklists/requirements
• Analyze information and generate ideas/solutions for decision-making
• Conduct periodic reviews on existing procedures to deliver efficiency and identify best practices
• Support team members on operational activities
• Adapt to changes and support Management decisions
• Drive a supportive team environment
• Manage change effectively to achieve business goals
• Cover for the departmental Manager in their absence
• Participate in process-related discussions and management meetings

Requirements:

• Post-graduate diploma or degree in any discipline
• Relevant securities background and knowledge
• At least 12 months of securities experience
• Fluency in English and Mandarin/Cantonese
• Strong analytical, statistical, and data mining skills
• Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workloads
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated supervisory ability

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a securities processing environment
• Knowledge of Corporate Actions, Trade Settlement, Cash Payments/FXs in Global Custody or Direct Custody businesses