Analyst/Associate, Securities Reference Data Control Specialist, Operation Data Governance Team, Global Financial Markets Ops, Group Operations

DBS Bank Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank Ltd is seeking a Securities Reference Data Control Specialist to uphold accuracy and integrity of bond and issuer static data within GFMO. You will drive operational excellence through data governance and technology enhancements.

The role involves collaborating with Treasury dealers, Relationship Managers, and finance teams, maintaining bond attributes, and leading UAT for static data requirements. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide setup and maintenance of bond and issuer label configuration across core Treasury systems (SDWT, Murex, Front Arena, CORE).
• Ensure timely creation and maintenance of static data requests within defined SLAs.
• Maintain accurate bond-related attributes (coupon, maturity, day count, settlement conventions, corporate action events) by bridging data between Bloomberg and custodian sources.
• Conduct root cause analysis for risk items and identify data integrity enhancement opportunities.
• Liaise with Treasury dealers, Relationship Managers, Finance, and other processing teams to resolve bond-related data issues.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve Straight-Through Processing (STP) and overall operational efficiency.
• Participate in departmental data transformation initiatives.
• Document new and amended processes, ensuring documentation is aligned with Group standards.
• Manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for static data requirements.
• Maintain the highest standards of data accuracy, adhering to internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Bond settlement

Securities reference data

Data governance

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Murex (AXE/MLC/UBIX/FinIQ/ILMS)

CORE

Front Arena

Job description

Summary:

The Data Governance Team (DGT) within Global Financial Market Operations (GFMO)is responsible formaintainingthe accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of critical bond and issuer static data. We areseekinga highly motivated Securities Reference Data Control Specialist to join our dynamic team and drive operational excellence through technology enhancements and robust data governance.

Job Description

1. Data Maintenance & Management

• Provide comprehensive support for the setup and maintenance of bond & issuer label configuration across core Treasury systems (e.g., SDWT, Murex, Front Arena, CORE).

• Ensuretimelycreation and maintenance of static data requests within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

• Maintainaccuratebond-related attributes (coupon, maturity, day count, settlement conventions, corporate action events) by bridging data between Bloomberg and custodian sources.

• Conduct root cause analysis for risk items andidentifydata integrity enhancement opportunities.

1. Stakeholder Collaboration & Governance

• Liaise with Treasury dealers, Relationship Managers, Finance, and other processing teams to resolve bond-related data issues.

1. Process Improvement & Innovation

• Proactivelyidentifyopportunities to improve Straight-Through Processing (STP) and overall operational efficiency.

• Participate in departmental data transformation initiatives.

• Actively contribute to documenting new and amended processes, ensuring documentation is consistently updated and aligned with Group standards.

1. Quality Assurance & Risk Control

• Manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for static data requirements.

• Maintain the highest standards of data accuracy, adhering to strict internal controlsandregulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Proven experience in Bond settlement, Securities Reference Data Control, or a similar role in a financial institution.

• Strong understanding of financial markets and instruments.

• Knowledge ofBloomberg Terminal and custodian system is beneficial

• Expertproficiencyin Murex (with knowledge of AXE, MLC, UBIX,FinIQ, and ILMS) is highly desirable.

• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities effectively.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft365 suites.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Location:

DBS Asia Hub

Job:

Operations

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time