Equirus Securities Private Limited Job Description About Equirus Equirus is a leading mid‐market investment bank with strong practices around M&A, PE, Capital Markets, Institutional Equities, Wealth Management, Insurance Broking, and Portfolio Management Services. We pride ourselves in being a trusted Investment bank servicing customer with best results in advisory in their investments, best corporates for their growth & capital need and families in managing their wealth. Led by seasoned bankers, we work with the largest and the most reputed investors. For more details you can visit us at www.equirus.com Position / Role Title Head of Custodian Business Job description Responsibilities: • Lead and manage the custody business, with accountability for strategy, operations, and client outcomes. • Drive robust client service while ensuring adherence to regulatory and compliance frameworks. • Oversee custody operations including securities settlement, clearing, safekeeping, and regulatory reporting. • Build and strengthen relationships with institutional clients, regulators, and key stakeholders. • Champion innovation, process optimization, and adoption of best practices in custody services. • Lead, mentor, and develop large teams to deliver high performance and service excellence. • Partner with Sales & Business Development to identify growth opportunities and expand the custody franchise. • Act as a hands-on leader, driving business transformation and positioning the custody business for future growth. Location(s) Mumbai Requirement Specification (Qualifications & Experience) • Graduate/Postgraduate in Finance, Commerce, Economics, or Business Administration. • 15+ years of progressive experience in custody services with a proven track record across operations, client service, clearing, sales, and business development. • In-depth knowledge of custody operations, securities settlement, regulatory reporting, and market infrastructure. • Demonstrated leadership ability with experience managing large, diverse teams. • Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills. • Proven ability to drive innovation, process improvement, and business transformation. • Young and energetic leader (early to mid-40s preferred) with the vision to build and scale the custody business. • Strategic thinker with strong execution capability.