MGR/AVP, Custody & Investment Operations, Technology & Operations

UOB; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Securities Settlement professional to manage daily settlement activities for local and foreign markets, including currency conversions. You will collaborate with operations to meet SLAs, resolve exceptions, and support custody activities.

The role requires 5–6 years of exposure to global markets and strong English communication, along with analytical and problem-solving abilities to mitigate risks and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in Banking, Finance or Economics.
• 5–6 years of experience preferred.
• Experience in Global Market/Global Custodian, especially in Custody Operations and Securities Settlement.

Responsibilities

• In charge of daily Securities Settlement processing for Local and Foreign markets and foreign currency conversion
• Pro-actively work with operations team to ensure trades settle correctly meeting SLA and cut-off time
• Attend to client’s problems and issues offering solutions and escalating to management including custody billing and fees quotations
• Review and handle existing and new custody agreements and amendments like fee structure and new clauses to safeguard bank’s interest
• Prepare statistics and management reports on trade operations to cope with extra or unpredictable market patterns or metrics
• Identify process improvement and streamline for better efficiency and so save cost at all times
• Resolve any technical or operations issue promptly with business and technology team
• Ensure compliance with corporate policy, operational risk and audit
• Perform team capacity planning and guide and train junior team members undefined

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluent in English

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Banking/Finance or Economics

Job description

Company: 2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values – Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.

Job Description

• In charge of daily Securities Settlement processing for Local and Foreign markets and foreign currency conversion
• Pro-actively work with operations team to ensure trade are settled correctly meeting SLA and cut off time and market holidays and investigate, resolve any exceptions that arise to ensure no fail trades
• Attend to client’s problems and issues offering solutions and escalating to management which include custody billing and fees quotations and new market and asset to support
• Review and handle existing and new custody agreement and any amendments like fee structure and new clauses to safeguard bank’s interest
• Prepare statistics and management report on trade operations to cope with extra or unpredictable market patterns or metrics
• Identify process improvement and streamline for better efficiency and so save cost at all times
• Resolve any technical or operations issue promptly with business and technology team
• Ensure compliance with corporate policy, operational risk and audit
• Perform team capacity planning and guide and train junior team members undefined

Requirements

• Minimum degree qualifications in Banking and Finance, Economics industry
• Preferred experience of 5-6 years
• Experienced and knowledge in Global Market/Global Custodian specifically in Custody Operations and Securities Settlement practices
• Familiar and exposed to Bursa Operational process and payment system like SWIFT and RENTAS
• Possess broad and in-depth knowledge of Malaysian Capital Market structure and requirements and is familiar with generally acceptable best practices in compliance and risk management
• Experience in managing a team preferred. Passionate and has pleasant personality with strong interpersonal skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English, self-starter with strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
• Good writing and presentation skills

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate’s age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.