Associate, Fixed Income Operations Specialist, Global Financial Markets Operatio

DBS Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services group in Asia is seeking a Treasury Operations specialist with 3-4 years of experience. The position involves providing robust support for Fixed Income Products, ensuring compliance, and leveraging data analytics to enhance operational efficiency. This role is integral to the bank's Global Financial Markets Operations team.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Dynamic environment supporting development

Qualifications

• At least 3-4 years of relevant experience in Treasury Operations.
• Knowledge of market requirements for Debt Securities Instruments.
• Familiarity with derivative products related to Notes structure.

Responsibilities

• Support E2E processing of Fixed Income Products and Bonds/Repos.
• Ensure compliance to banking/statutory requirements.
• Involve in data and business analytics to support business growth.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Problem-solving

Job description

DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia, with over 280 branches across 18 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS has a growing presence in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's capital position, as well as "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings, is among the highest in Asia-Pacific. DBS has been recognised for its leadership in the region, having been named “Asia’s Best Bank” by The Banker, a member of the Financial Times group, and “Best Bank in Asia-Pacific” by Global Finance. The bank has also been named “Safest Bank in Asia” by Global Finance for seven consecutive years from 2009 to 2015.

Business Function

Global Financial Markets Operations (GFMO) enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group Operations, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

Responsibilities

• Provide robust support for E2E processing of Fixed Income Products, including Note Issuance
• Responsible for E2E processing, smooth completion and settlement of the daily operations for Bonds/Repos.
• Prepare and authorise payment and delivery instructions for MT2XX and MT5XX swift messages.
• Perform validation for all Bond/Repo trades against source documents in Murex &/or Front Arena system
• Execute pre-settlement confirmation with counterparties
• Liaise with the respective local GFM branches, CBG, WMO or Common Depository on fixing or settlement, where necessary
• Perform month-end bond holdings reconciliation between Murex and Custodians/Common Depository
• Ensure compliance to general banking/statutory requirements and requirements of both internal & regulators compliance
• Provide robust support and consistently high service levels for all stakeholders/clients
• Engage with managers to contribute ideas and solutions on risk management area
• Involve in data and business analytics to support business growth.
• Leverage data analytics and support data driven operating model i.e. Value map to drive pre-defined outcomes
• Establish collaboration across different support units and GFM business by Managing through journey
• Participate in UAT on ad hoc basis for system enhancement and Business project.
• Provide support during Singapore holidays for other currency transactions.

Requirements

• At least 3-4 years of relevant experience in Treasury Operations.
• Ability to debug problem caused by hardware, operating system software, application programs, or network failure.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Knowledge on market and industry requirements for settlement and issuance of Debt Securities Instruments.
• Familiarity with other derivative product(s) that may be embedded in the Notes structure(s).

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.