Asia Securities Operations Senior Associate (Derivatives)

Azqore SA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking service provider in Singapore is seeking a Senior Associate in charge of Securities Derivatives Settlement. In this role, you will ensure efficient processing of securities functions while managing discrepancies and enhancing processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Banking/Finance and at least 5 years of relevant experience in securities derivatives. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with clients and drive improvements in service delivery.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in securities derivatives processes.
• Familiar with regulations and operational risks.
• Experience in Private Banking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage processing and controls within the Securities function.
• Ensure efficiency and productivity in delivering quality services.
• Proactively manage discrepancies with stakeholders.
• Participate in projects to enhance and improve processes.

Skills

Understanding of securities derivatives processes

Knowledge of financial products

Problem-solving with stakeholders

Office suite proficiency

Familiarity with SWIFT messages

Education

Bachelor degree in Banking/Finance

Tools

Excel VBA

Job description

Azqore is a leader in outsourced banking services. One of the entities under Credit Agricole Indosuez Wealth Management, provides integrated solutions and quality services to our clients.

Asia Operations provide operational capabilities to Azqore’s client banks, allowing them to focus on executing their strategy, reduce operational cost and manage operational risk. Commitment to quality and continuous process improvement is at the heart of all Asia Operations activities. It is thus one of the key functions to facilitate and drive Azqore to reach its ambitious growth target, by putting the clients at the center of its activity, being attentive to their needs, bringing them value and increasing their satisfaction.

Within Asia Operations, the Securities team is responsible for processing and managing the risk relating to securities & its derivatives settlements, securities transfers, corporate action (income, cash) and asset creation and maintenance.

The incumbent will be part of this exciting function and is responsible for:

• The processing and controls of the processes within the Securities function.
• Ensuring efficiency and productivity in delivery quality services to Azqore’s clients.
• Working closely with his/her colleagues to provide clients with technical expertise and solutions, in a comprehensive, timely and accurate manner.

At the heart of our strategy, we are looking for a Senior Associate in charge of Securities Derivatives Settlement.

Your responsibilities

• Understanding of the core system and process workflow are essential.
• There is an expectation that he/she has knowledge of the derivatives products, understands the relevant market nuances and demonstrate front-to-back knowledge of the process(es) he/she is handling.
• Proactively manages and resolves discrepancies, relating to the functions he/she is responsible for, with internal and external stakeholders, both locally and abroad
• Participates in Azqore Asia Operations projects, proactively drives and implements process enhancement and improvements, where necessary

️ Your core competencies

• Bachelor degree, and / or professional qualification in Banking / Finance

• 5 years of relevant experience in securities derivatives processes.

• Familiar with financial products as well as the market infrastructures, regulations and operational risks.

• Knowledgeable about SWIFT messages types.

• Experience in Private Banking is a plus.

• Good knowledge and practice of Office suite. Excel VBA macro knowledge is a plus.

*Candidates with lesser years of Securities Derivatives experience are welcome to apply