Manager, Custody Settlements M/F

CACEIS Malaysia is seeking a Manager, Custody Settlements to lead the Settlements team in ensuring client trades settle on time, correctly, and in accordance with safekeeping policies and procedures.

What will you do?

• Lead the team in ensuring all trades settle on time and correctly while protecting the interests of CACEIS and its clients.
• Participate in weekly and monthly calls with key stakeholders.
• Manage team performance against goals and provide continuous improvement ideas.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks, support satisfactory audit results, and provide ongoing training on operational procedures.
• Hire, train, develop, provide feedback to, and conduct performance reviews for team members.
• Ensure Business Recovery Planning is conducted and tested regularly.
• Promote company values, communicate quality standards, and develop against the leadership model.
• Manage resources to ensure daily tasks and BAU deliverables are completed to a high standard and within deadlines.

What’s in it for you?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance-based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and management opportunities.
• A world-class training program in financial services.
• A collaborative culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in Custody or Middle Office asset servicing operations.
• 6–10 years of minimum experience level.
• Experience managing reconciliation for sensitive products such as cash, FX, derivatives, or settlement.
• Extensive experience leading a team of five or more, or grooming multiple junior staff.
• Strong understanding of Custody Settlement and resourcefulness in navigating the organization.
• Good command of English and the ability to communicate with European stakeholders.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, escalation, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Strong accountability, business acumen, emotional intelligence, professionalism, and maturity.