Settlement Executive, Cash Management

Key Responsibilities

• Cash Settlement & Fund Movements: Assist in processing daily client and proprietary cash transactions, including bank transfers, local/cross-border remittances, client fund deposits, and withdrawals.
• Cash Position & Bank Reconciliation: Perform daily monitoring and reconciliation of bank balances, client trust accounts, and internal ledgers to ensure position accuracy and resolve cash breaks.
• Reporting & Documentation: Assist in compiling daily cash flow forecasts, settlement summaries, and liquidity reports; maintain organized filing and audit-ready documentation for all transaction records.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Risk, Finance, Compliance, and Customer Support teams to facilitate timely fund releases, verify account funding statuses, and streamline client onboarding checks.
• Exception Management & Escalation: Identify, investigate, and promptly escalate transaction discrepancies, pending fund items, or suspicious activities to line managers and compliance officers.
• Internal Stakeholder Queries: Address internal inquiries regarding client payment statuses, clearing confirmations, and deposit/withdrawal verifications efficiently.
• Process Optimization: Participate in team meetings, system testing (UAT), and continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and internal controls.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Finance, Banking, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in cash management, treasury operations, trade settlement, or back-office operations within a licensed securities firm, investment bank, or asset management company in Malaysia.

• Good understanding of client trust account rules and regulatory requirements.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel .

• Strong numerical analytical skills and keen attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin.

• Capability to prioritize time-sensitive tasks and work effectively under pressure during daily market cut-off deadlines.