Operations Associate - Stock & Securities in Chennai, भारत

We are seeking a Trading & Demat Account Executive to lead and drive our stock broking and Demat operations. In addition to managing end-to-end client onboarding, digital platform support, and SEBI/Exchange compliance, you will act as a primary operational bridge for Investment Analysts—executing strategy-driven portfolio trades—and oversee broader Financial Operations Specialist duties including fund settlement, corporate actions, and reconciliation.

• Core Demat & Trading Operations: Manage day-to-day operations related to client accounts, stock and security transactions, account openings, and digital platform onboarding.

• Investment Analyst Execution Support: Work closely with Investment Analysts to execute model portfolio trades, handle re-balancing orders, and communicate real-time market/trade execution feedback.

• Financial Operations & Treasury Management: Oversee fund pay-in/pay-out settlements, manage clearing house interactions, process corporate actions (dividends, rights issues, splits), and perform daily trade-file reconciliation.

• Client & Request Management: Process and coordinate account-related activities, track pending requests, and resolve operational or execution queries efficiently.

• Compliance & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate documentation, audit trails, and client account information to ensure strict adherence to SEBI, depositories (NSDL/CDSL), and exchange regulations.

• Team Supervision: Supervise and guide the operations team to ensure smooth, accurate, and timely execution of all trading and administrative workflows.
  

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline preferred.
• Experience: 1 to 3+ years of experience working in Financial Services Industry.

Preferred Certifications :

• NISM Series VIII: Equity Derivatives Certification Exam.
• NISM Series V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors Certification Examination.

Above such relevant certificates as required from the compliance can be appeared within 3–6 months of joining (if not already certified).

Technical & Soft Skills:

• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English, Hindi and Tamil. Other regional language is an added advantage.
• Platform Knowledge: Familiarity with digital onboarding software, depository back-office systems (e.g., CDSL Easi/Easiest, NSDL IDeAS), and trading terminals.
• Compliance Knowledge: Sound understanding of SEBI Peak Margin rules, e-KYC/Aadhaar-based OTP onboarding, CKYC upload processes, and nomination mandates.