Securities Operations Associate

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ months of Securities Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following:  work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Client Account Maintenance:
  Manage day-to-day maintenance of securities market brokerage client accounts, including updates to client details, account modifications, and periodic reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Client Onboarding & Documentation:
  Handle end-to-end onboarding of new brokerage clients by collecting, verifying, and processing KYC and regulatory documentation in line with internal policies and market regulations.
• Data Management & Quality Control:
  Maintain and monitor client and account data across brokerage systems, ensuring data integrity, timely updates, and adherence to data governance standards.
• Operational Support for Brokerage Services:
  Support operational activities related to securities market brokerage clients, addressing service requests, resolving account-related queries, and coordinating with internal teams for issue resolution.
• Regulatory & Compliance Adherence:
  Ensure all client account activities and onboarding processes comply with relevant regulatory requirements, internal controls, and audit standards, supporting periodic reviews and audits.
• Manage end-to-end maintenance of brokerage client accounts, including account updates, modifications, periodic reviews, and closures in line with operational guidelines.
• Execute client onboarding activities, including KYC verification, documentation validation, account setup, and regulatory checks aligned with securities market standards.
• Ensure accurate and consistent client and account data management across brokerage platforms, maintaining high data quality and governance standards.
• Provide operational support for securities brokerage services by addressing client requests, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and internal control requirements, supporting reviews, audits, and process enhancements.

Job Expectations:

• 5+ years of experience in securities market operations, brokerage services, client servicing, or related financial services roles.
• Strong working knowledge of securities markets, brokerage operations, account lifecycle management, and client servicing processes.
• Familiarity with KYC, AML, regulatory, and compliance requirements related to brokerage accounts.
• Experience working with client data management systems, brokerage platforms, and operational workflows.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and responding to client-related queries.
• Experience in global or regional brokerage operations (equities, derivatives, or other securities).
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks and audits related to securities markets.
• Prior experience in process improvement or operational optimization initiatives.

Posting End Date: 

3 Jul 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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