Muhamad Hanif Azhan Bin Zu
Market Settlements Analyst
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
A Market Settlements Analyst and a graduate with an excellent academic background, specializing in banking and financial services. A strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency with the aim of leveraging expertise in Markets Settlements and Reconciliation as an agile learning professional to contribute to a reputable, dynamic organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Assistant Manager ISV Corporate Trust APAC
HSBC Electronic Data Processing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
08.2024 - Current
- Streamlined services to bond Issuers and market exchanges to enable the effective running of the market platforms such as Euroclear, Clearstream (ICSDs) for Corporate Trust team that support Hong Kong & Singapore region.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Conducted in-depth market research and analysis, resulting in the identification of 3 ways to prevent penalty and charges for Common Depository Team, which is appointed by the ICSDs to service physical securities.
- Coordinated with cross-functional team to ensure the projects completed within deadline, fostering effective teamwork and project success.
- Accurately provided Agent Services to Issuers to ensure that new issues and programmes are managed into the exchanges for cash, securities and corporate actions (Issuing, Paying, Transfer, Account, Registrar).
- Ensure to oversee the completion of all mandatory checks in line with Global Standards.
Administrator, Market Settlements UK
Royal Bank Canada (RBC)
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Successfully reduced the overall processing time by implementing automation and STP solutions, which eliminated manual interventions.
- Display a strong analytical skills in regards of settlements for Euroclear & Clearstream Markets for bond and equity trades by monitoring failed trades and changes in the market, ensuring the prevention of financial impact towards the client or organization.
- Served as a liaison between departments, fostering open communication channels that improved overall organizational function.
- Effectively in liaising with sub custodian on any trade settlement issues and to acquire information regarding market specifications.
- Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.
- Accurately providing regular trade status updates as determined by the SLA between the groups.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Demonstrate effective failed trade management to prevent revenue, client and reputational impact.
- Act as a recognized point of contact for clients on settlements query, communicating effectively to promote a positive reflection of RBC Investor & Treasury Services to the market.
- Excels in assisting supervisor for any escalation issues.
- Ensure all inbound queries are investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
- Constantly ensuring asset and cash reconciliation items are investigated and resolved in timely manner.
- Significantly in charged for ownership of outstanding/potential issues, taking a continuous involvement in resolution.
- Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring smooth operation and timely completion of transaction to prevent Central Securities Depositories Regulation (CSDR) charges for trades settlements.
- Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
Fund Accountant
RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Received recognition from the upper management for demonstrating exemplary performance in handling Unit Holders Report.
- Collaborated with fund managers regularly to align efforts to confirm accurate financial reporting.
- Maintain strong working knowledge of the various transaction management and accounting procedures for different fund types.
- Maintained accurate transaction processing record.
- Reconciled daily trading transactions to ascertain necessary month-end adjustment measures.
- Managed cash flow effectively by monitoring daily cash balances, forecasting future needs, and allocating resources accordingly.
- Liasing with Trustees, Auditors, Tax agents, Fund manager and internal body regarding Funds matter.
Audit Interns
Adam&Co Chartered Accountant
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Supported senior auditors in developing detailed audit plans, ensuring all necessary steps were taken to achieve desired results.
- Efficiently managed multiple tasks and deadlines by prioritizing assignments and maintaining a high level of focus throughout each engagement.
- Maintained open lines of communication with both clients and team members to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and resolution of any concerns that arose during audits.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by effectively communicating audit findings and recommendations for improvement.
Task Force Team Member, Market Settlements System Migration
Royal Bank Canada (RBC)
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Involved in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Procedures Review, providing input on system functionality and usability, and delivering training to the Market Settlements Team on process workflows.
Education
Bachelor In Accounting (Hons) -
Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School
02.2017 - 07.2020
Diploma Of Engineering Technology - Electrical and Electronics
Universiti Kuala Lumpur British Malaysian Institutes
06.2013 - 06.2016
Skills
Milvus
Euroclear Easyway
XACT Cleartstream
Smartstream TLM
SWIFT Messages
Operations management
Decision-making
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Assistant Manager ISV Corporate Trust APAC
HSBC Electronic Data Processing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
08.2024 - Current
Task Force Team Member, Market Settlements System Migration
Royal Bank Canada (RBC)
04.2022 - 10.2022
Administrator, Market Settlements UK
Royal Bank Canada (RBC)
07.2021 - 07.2024
Fund Accountant
RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd
12.2020 - 06.2021
Audit Interns
Adam&Co Chartered Accountant
09.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor In Accounting (Hons) -
Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School
02.2017 - 07.2020
Diploma Of Engineering Technology - Electrical and Electronics
Universiti Kuala Lumpur British Malaysian Institutes
06.2013 - 06.2016