Custody Operations Manager: Settlements & Process Excellence

BANK OF CHINA LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BANK OF CHINA LIMITED in Singapore is seeking a custody operations professional to act as Maker for outbound instructions and to manage settlements and corporate actions. The role requires close collaboration with sales, relationship management, and internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

The candidate should be proficient in English and Chinese, capable of handling stress in a fast-paced environment, and ready to contribute to MAS/SGX regulatory reporting and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years of working experience, preferably in banking, custody operations or securities and fund operations.
• Proficiency in Python or PowerPoint will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as Maker on all outbound payment, settlement and securities movement instructions within the custodian banking platform.
• Process trade settlements, corporate actions, static data updates, and MIS reporting of the custody business.
• Ensure daily BAU tasks are completed and escalate exceptional matters promptly.
• Input and process custodian sub-account opening, custody fee processing, and related operational tasks.
• Liaise with head office custody team, operations teams from branches, and sub-custodians to resolve discrepancies.
• Provide management support and drive process enhancements and improvements.
• Participate in UAT testing for system upgrades and new function launches.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Stress management

Team coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

PowerPoint

Job description

BANK OF CHINA LIMITED in Singapore is seeking a custody operations professional to act as Maker for outbound instructions and to manage settlements and corporate actions. The role requires close collaboration with sales, relationship management, and internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

The candidate should be proficient in English and Chinese, capable of handling stress in a fast-paced environment, and ready to contribute to MAS/SGX regulatory reporting and process