Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end processing of Capital Market Operations including Equity, Debt, Mutual Funds, IPOs, Corporate Actions, Settlements, Custody Operations, and Regulatory Reporting.
• Ensure timely settlement of trades and reconciliation of accounts with exchanges, depositories, custodians, and counterparties.
• Monitor daily operational activities and ensure adherence to internal controls, SLAs, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and guide a team of operations professionals, driving productivity and performance.
• Coordinate with Front Office, Treasury, Finance, Compliance, Risk, Custodians, Exchanges, and external stakeholders.
• Identify operational risks and implement controls to minimize financial and reputational exposure.
• Handle internal, statutory, SEBI, RBI, and other regulatory audits effectively.
• Drive automation, process re-engineering, digitization, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Prepare and present MIS, dashboards, operational metrics, and management reports.
• Ensure timely resolution of escalations and critical operational issues.
• Support new product launches, regulatory changes, and business initiatives from an operations perspective.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of Capital Market Operations and settlement lifecycle.
• Knowledge of NSE, BSE, NSDL, CDSL, Clearing Corporations, SEBI regulations, and market practices.
• Expertise in reconciliations, corporate actions, custody, and risk controls.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and team handling skills.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and process improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduate/Post Graduate in Commerce, Finance, Management, or related discipline.
• 10-15 years of experience in Capital Market Operations.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience managing teams and driving operational excellence.
• NISM certifications will be an added advantage.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

• SLA adherence and operational accuracy.
• Reduction in operational risk and audit observations.
• Team productivity and engagement.
• Process automation and efficiency improvements.
• Regulatory compliance and governance.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and service delivery.