Assoc, Investment Operations Specialist, Global Financial Markets Operations, Group COO

DBS Bank Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank is seeking a Senior Associate or AVP to join its Global Financial Markets Operations in Singapore. You will ensure end-to-end settlement of Bonds and Repos across global markets with a strong focus on risk control and analytical processes.

The role emphasizes validating trades, coordinating with custodians, and proactively resolving settlement issues to maintain operational excellence. A data-driven approach and collaboration with managers will be vital.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial markets operations, focusing on Bonds/Repos settlement.
• Strong product knowledge of bonds and securities financing trades.
• Demonstrated risk control mindset with analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end settlement for Bonds and Repos across global markets.
• Validate trades against source documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Dispatch settlement instructions to custodians across multiple markets.
• Monitor flows, resolve failed trades and mismatches to ensure smooth operations.
• Support process improvements and maintain SOPs for transparency.

Skills

Settlement knowledge

Risk control

Data analytics

Communication

Tools

Value Map

Job description

Business Function

DBS Bank is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Global Financial Markets Operations team in Singapore as a Senior Associate or Assistant Vice President. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and controlled end-to-end settlement of Bonds and Repos across global markets. The ideal candidate will possess a strong risk control and analytical mindset, coupled with a deep understanding of fixed income products and securities financing.

Job Responsibilities:
Core Settlement:

• Primarily support the Global Financial Markets business by managing the end-to-end settlement process for Bonds and Repos across all global markets.
• Perform thorough validation of all Bond/Repo trades against source documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and dispatch accurate and timely settlement instructions to custodians across multiple international markets.
• Proactively monitor settlement flows, anticipate potential issues, and swiftly resolve exceptions such as failed trades and mismatches to ensure smooth operations

Control and Exception Management:

• Investigate and resolve potential failed trades, discrepancies, and outstanding items with a strong control mindset, identifying root causes and implementing preventative measures.
• Ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to effectively mitigate operational risk.
• Actively engage with managers to contribute ideas and develop innovative solutions for enhancing risk management frameworks and practices.
• Process Improvement & Operational Excellence:
• Provide robust support and consistently deliver high service levels to all stakeholders and internal/external clients.
• Leverage data analytics and support a data-driven operating model, utilizing tools like Value Map, to drive pre-defined outcomes and strategic objectives.
• Continuously identify and implement opportunities to simplify workflows, reduce manual touchpoints, and enhance overall operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain and regularly update SOPs and all process documentation to reflect current practices and ensure operational transparency.

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience in financial markets operations, specifically in Bonds and Repos settlement.
• Strong product knowledge of Bonds and securities financing trades.
• Demonstrated risk control and impact analytical mindset, with the ability to foresee potential issues and proactively implement solutions.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new infrastructure environments and evolving market practices.
• A proactive and initiative-taking individual who can drive important priorities forward to achieve desired outcomes in risk control and project deliverables.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• A commitment to fostering a workable and friendly work environment.
• Ability to balance daily operational tasks with a continuous focus on process improvement.

Location:

DBS Asia Gateway

Job:

Operations

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time