Associate / VP - Asia Equity Securities Lending (SBL) Trader
Core
Build and enhance scalable front-to-back operational processes for Asia equity short covering and securities lending activities, managing day-to-day short covering and inventory management.
Role type
Senior IC securities lending trader (process build-out & automation)
Builds
Scalable operational workflows for locate management, inventory distribution, financing calculations, and client reporting in Asia equity markets.
Domain
Financial Services / Equity Finance / Securities Lending
Required skills
Securities lending, synthetic prime brokerage, equity finance, front-to-back trade lifecycle, operational controls, Asia market rules (DM/EM), Excel, VBA, Python, SQL, automation tools, data analysis
Preferred skills
Process-oriented mindset, ability to improve and automate workflows, building automated spreadsheets and reporting dashboards, reconciliation trackers, financing calculators, operational control frameworks
Technologies
Excel, VBA, Python, SQL
Responsibilities
Manage day to day short covering in Asia equity markets through stock loan transactions; Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements; Partner with Operations, Technology, Middle Office, Finance, and Risk teams to create SBL daily processes; Participate in the design and implementation of automated workflows for locate management, inventory distribution, and reconciliation controls; Support rollout of global platform enhancements and connectivity initiatives across APAC markets.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC