Associate Securitized Asset Specialist, Credit Derivatives Structuring

DBS BANK LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Singapore is seeking a Junior Structurer for its Credit Derivatives desk. The role focuses on mortgage-backed securities and collateralized obligations, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for structuring, pricing, and executing derivative products while supporting sales teams. A background in securitized assets is advantageous. The organization offers a dynamic work environment with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Independent and analytical candidate who can manage cross-functional responsibilities.
• Prior knowledge or trading experience in securitized assets preferred.
• Familiarity with legal documentation (ISDA, GMRA, GMSLA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support sales teams by providing pricing and engaging in customer calls.
• Contribute to structuring, pricing, and execution of derivative products.
• Maintain a keen interest in market dynamics for trade relevancy.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Interest in market dynamics

Tools

Basic programming knowledge

Job description

Business Function

As a leader in treasury operations, DBS provides a comprehensive range of capabilities in foreign exchange, derivatives, money market, and securities trading to corporations and financial institutions. Global Financial Markets (GFM) delivers holistic solutions tailored to DBS clients' hedging and investment requirements, with a strong regional focus. GFM is recognized for its innovative wealth management solutions for individual investors, leadership in SGD and regional products, excellent customer-driven research, and advanced risk management technology and systems.

Responsibilities

The Credit Derivatives desk is seeking a Junior Structurer to contribute to the exploration, establishment, and expansion of its Securitized Assets business. This role will primarily concentrate on Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS), Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMO), Asset-Backed Securities (ABS), and Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLO). The scope of work encompasses the structuring, pricing, and execution of derivative products linked to these underlying assets. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting sales teams by providing pricing, engaging in customer calls, and delivering presentations to meet the investment and hedging needs of the bank's clients. A crucial aspect of this role is maintaining a keen interest in market dynamics to ensure that trade ideas remain relevant across various market conditions.

Requirements

Given the team's flat organizational structure and cross-functional responsibilities, the candidate will also be involved in managing daily business processes. The ideal candidate will be independent and analytical, possessing strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with various departments across the bank in launching new product classes. Prior knowledge or trading experience in securitized assets such as MBS and ABS is advantageous. Additionally, some familiarity with programming and coding will be a plus. While helpful, experience with legal documentation such as ISDA, GMRA, or GMSLA is not essential.

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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.