Assistant Manager - Processing

We are seeking an Assistant Manager - Processing 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
• Responsible for day-to-day processing of corporate events in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner

Responsibilities:

• Act as the input agent for operations and ensure all allocated corporate events are processed within required timeframes
• Process instructions within required deadlines and perform processing as per operational manuals
• Report any deviations to the Manager immediately and adhere to team's control functions and end-of-day checklists/requirements
• Demonstrate high levels of competency and understanding in processing all activities with high accuracy
• Ensure prompt escalation to the Manager for all matters that may present a potential financial loss or client service concern
• Maintain satisfactory audit/regulatory/risk ratings and comply with Group and Company policies and standards
• Analyze information, generate ideas/solutions, and make decisions based on available references
• Conduct periodic reviews on existing procedures to deliver efficiency and identify best practices
• Provide support to team members on operational activities
• Adapt to changes and support Management's decisions
• Drive a supportive team environment and manage change to achieve business goals
• Cover for the departmental Manager in their absence and participate in process-related discussions and management meetings

Requirements:

• Post-graduate diploma or degree in any discipline
• Broad understanding of Corporate Action processes and market specifications
• Relevant Securities background and knowledge
• At least 12 months of Securities experience
• Fluency in English and Mandarin/Cantonese
• Ability to learn quickly, analyze data, and demonstrate good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

Desired Skills:

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