AVP / VP, Markets Support Specialist (APAC Securities Lending), Global Markets Operations

Bank of America; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a senior member for its Stock Loan Middle Office, focusing on trade support and transaction ownership within APAC markets. The ideal candidate will have significant investment banking experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively to drive operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of investment banking experience, specializing in trade support or settlements.
• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle in APAC markets.
• Experience handling high-volume transactions under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of daily securities lending transactions for APAC markets.
• Trade bookings, amendments, and exception processing.
• Management of counterparty exposure and inventory.

Skills

Analytical

Quantitative

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree qualification

Tools

MS Office

Alteryx

AI and Robotics

Job description

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description

We are seeking a senior member (B5) of a multi-functional team covering Stock Loan Middle Office, Syndicate Operations & Reconciliations. Products include:

• Listed (Equities, Futures, Options)
• Over-the-Counter (Swaps, Derivatives)

This role offers an excellent opportunity for the right candidate. The candidate should be quantitative, analytical, proactive, a strong team player, able to work under pressure with tight timelines and high volumes, and have excellent attention to detail. The APAC Securities Lending function supports the APAC Securities Lending desks with trade support activities such as trade bookings, position management, collateral management, and reconciliation of cash and securities positions. Understanding of IPOs, Block Trades, Equity & Debt Issuance is a plus.

The candidate should have proven front-to-back equities lifecycle experience in Global Markets, with familiarity with APAC market nuances. This is a senior BAU role with potential exposure to project contributions, strategic initiatives, and basic team management.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of daily securities lending transactions for APAC markets, including reconciliations.
• Trade bookings, amendments, and exception processing.
• Position management and asset optimization.
• Management of counterparty exposure.
• Fails and inventory management.
• Supporting business growth by collaborating with front office, technology, and global operations teams.
• Supporting a risk-focused culture by anticipating risks and escalating appropriately.
• Questioning process inefficiencies and implementing improvements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of investment banking experience, preferably in trade support or settlements.
• Good understanding of trade lifecycle and interactions between stakeholders, with experience in APAC markets preferred.
• Quantitative, analytical, proactive, and able to work under pressure with high volumes and tight deadlines. Attention to detail is essential.
• Strong team player with collaborative skills.
• Control and risk awareness with problem-solving initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• People management skills are beneficial.
• Degree qualification is essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Experience with Alteryx, AI, Robotics is a plus but not required.

Other Qualifications

• Innovative thinking and contribution to team ideas.
• Ability to work with diverse viewpoints and clients.
• Continuous learner committed to challenging the status quo.
• Participation in advancing tools, technology, and work methods.
• Valuing diversity to meet the needs of clients and employees worldwide.