Associate – Cash Equity Operations

G MASS Consulting

. Produce and review daily KRIs, build out a framework for analysing post trade data, and keep management informed through regular updates .

Posted 9/15/2026contractHong Kong • Hong KongJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cash equities settlement oversight, asset servicing, and financial analysis, with a strong focus on process improvement and stakeholder management. Proficient in managing settlement discrepancies and ensuring compliance with transaction flows across APAC markets.

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Cash Equities Settlement OversightAsset Servicing ExperienceFinancial AnalysisProcess ImprovementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisSettlement OversightReconciliationPayment ProcessingData AnalysisAutomation ImprovementsAttention to DetailTransaction Flow UnderstandingKRI ProductionBAU Process Review

Soft Skills

ProactiveCollaborativeAdaptableReliableSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

ExcelWordOutlookPythonAlteryxAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesSell Side OperationsCustody OperationsCash Equities MarketsSettlement Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce and review daily KRIs, build out a framework for analysing post trade data, and keep management informed through regular updates
Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders, regulators, auditors and service providers
Partner with offshore teams to build a supervisory framework that catches risks early and resolves or escalates them promptly
Review existing BAU processes to spot gaps and put forward practical improvements to efficiency, controls and client experience
Take ownership of cash equities settlement oversight across APAC markets
Support offshore teams in tracking down and clearing settlement discrepancies
Work across departments on reconciliations, payments, settlements, reporting and related financial analysis
Get involved in ad-hoc projects and broader process improvement work as needed
Handle asset servicing tasks arising from failed trades, stock borrowing and non-standard settlement cycles
Process external and intracompany payments tied to corporate actions, FX settlement, funding and margin
Flag and manage client assets that require timely segregation
Carry out bank reconciliations, tracking down and resolving any mismatches between ledger and statement records

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in financial services, ideally within sell side or custody operations, with knowledge of cash equities markets
Hands-on asset servicing experience is a strong plus
Background in delivering automation or analytics improvements is a strong plus
Professional qualifications welcomed but not required
Proactive, collaborative and adaptable under pressure
Reliable, self-motivated and consistent in hitting deadlines
Fluent in English and Cantonese
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Comfortable with Word, Excel and Outlook; programming exposure a bonus
Exposure to Python, AI tools or automation platforms like Alteryx is beneficial
Understanding of settlement or payment system transaction flows

Benefits

Comp & perks

Initial 6-month contract