Senior Manager -Custody Operations & Securities Services

Avensys is a reputed global IT professional services company headquartered in Singapore. Our service spectrum includes enterprise solution consulting, business intelligence, business process automation and managed services. Given our decade of success, we have evolved to become one of the top trusted providers in Singapore and service a client base across banking and financial services, insurance, information technology, healthcare, retail and supply chain.

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Manager-level professional with deep subject matter expertise in Custody Operations and Securities Services to support a project delivery engagement.

This role is not a people leadership position. Instead, the successful candidate will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing technical insight, industry knowledge, and advisory support to the project team. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience within a bank's custody and securities services function and strong understanding of operating models, controls, and risk frameworks.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience within Custody Operations / Securities Services in a banking environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of:
• Custody operations workflows
• Securities processing
• Corporate actions
• Reconciliations and settlements
• Deep understanding of:
• Process design and optimization
• Controls and governance frameworks
• Operational risk management
• Experience with bank operating models, including nearshore/offshore structures.
• Prior experience leading custody and securities services operations for a bank is highly desirable
• Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory skills.
• Ability to operate independently in a consulting/project environment

Key Responsibilities

Subject Matter Expertise

• Provide deep technical expertise in:
• Custody operations
• Securities services operations
• Asset servicing processes
• Trade lifecycle management
• Advise on best practices across operational models and service delivery frameworks.
• Support gap assessments, operating model reviews, and process evaluations.

Operations & Operating Model Advisory

• Provide insight into how banks structure custody operations, including:
• Onshore models
• Nearshore/offshore operating models
• Shared service centre structures
• Assess operational efficiency, scalability, and control effectiveness.
• Support design of target operating models (TOM).

Process, Controls & Governance

• Evaluate existing operational processes and control frameworks.
• Identify control gaps and recommend remediation strategies.
• Advise on governance structures within custody and securities services functions.
• Ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory expectations.

Operational Risk Advisory

• Provide expertise on operational risk management frameworks within custody operations.
• Support risk assessments and control testing initiatives.
• Advise on incident management, root cause analysis, and risk mitigation practices.

Project Support

• Collaborate closely with the project delivery team to:
• Provide technical input into client discussions
• Review documentation and analysis
• Contribute to workshops and stakeholder sessions
• Translate industry experience into practical, actionable recommendations.

Key Competencies

• Deep technical subject matter expertise
• Strong analytical and advisory capability
• Structured thinking and problem-solving
• Operational risk awareness

WHAT'S ON OFFER

You will be remunerated with an excellent base salary and entitled to attractive company benefits. Additionally, you will get the opportunity to enjoy a fun and collaborative work environment, alongside a strong career progression.

To submit your application, please apply online or email your UPDATED CV to [Confidential Information]

Your interest will be treated with strict confidentiality.

CONSULTANT DETAILS:

Consultant Name : Swathi

Avensys Consulting Pte Ltd

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