• JGB and Corporate bond settlement control
• Settlement instructions data feed and check and investigate the exceptions.
• Handling Standing Settlements Instructions (SSI) set up and correction requests
• Funding for account to facilitate the settlements on value date
• Reporting, generation of settled/failed/commitment report
• Cash and Positions reconciliation on VD+1
• Inquire settlement queries to related departments/branch offices and liaison with Client Services of Tokyo, HK, London and New York
• Corresponding and liaison with custodian on various issues throughout the settlement process, including details of payment, instructions on value date, settlement instructions etc. (Required Japanese speaking skill).
• Investigating and resolving all trade exceptions and managing client and trading desk queries within the agreed SLAs.
• Reporting and escalating issues appropriately and promptly.
• Adhering to control procedures, identifying gaps and ensuring controls are implemented to close those gaps.
• Involve in ad-hoc projects and UAT testing, liaising with both internal and external counterparts in different regions.