DPM Portfolio Implementation Specialist (Manager/AVP)

Bank of Singapore Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of Singapore seeks a Portfolio Implementation Specialist to bridge investment management, technology and operations within the DPM team. The role focuses on efficient portfolio execution, platform enhancements and evolving the investment operating model.

You will collaborate with Portfolio Managers, Investment Specialists, Technology and external vendors to deliver scalable, tech-enabled solutions that improve investment outcomes and client experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in private banking, asset management or fund house.
• Familiarity with portfolio management and key asset classes is an advantage.
• Strong initiative and teamwork.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Minimum Degree in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Oversee portfolio liquidity, cash management, FX hedging and trade implementation activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Compliance and Dealing Desk teams to ensure seamless portfolio management processes.
• Drive governance, controls and technology enhancements across regional offices.

Skills

Portfolio management

Aladdin integration

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Aladdin Enterprise

Wealth system

Job description

Bank of Singapore opens doors to new opportunities.

At Bank of Singapore, we are constantly on the lookout for exceptional individuals to join our team. We promote a culture of openness, teamwork and fairness. Most importantly, we invest in our people through our programmes that develop them on both professional and personal levels. Besides attractive remuneration packages, we offer non-financial benefits and opportunities to develop your potential within OCBC Group’s global network of subsidiaries and offices. If you have passion, drive and the will to succeed, rise to the challenge today!

The Discretionary Portfolio Management (DPM) team manages client portfolios in accordance with their investment objectives, risk profiles and mandate guidelines. The Portfolio Implementation Specialist plays a critical role in bridging investment management, technology and operational execution. The role is responsible for ensuring efficient portfolio implementation, driving platform and process enhancements, and supporting the evolution of the Bank's investment operating model. Working closely with Portfolio Managers, Investment Specialists, Technology, Operations and external vendors, the specialist helps deliver scalable, controlled and technology-enabled solutions that enhance investment outcomes, operational resilience and client experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee portfolio liquidity, cash management, FX hedging and trade implementation activities to support efficient execution of investment strategies.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Compliance and Dealing Desk teams to ensure seamless portfolio management processes.
• Drive process consistency and operational excellence across regional offices through governance, controls and technology enhancements.

Investment Technology & Platform Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between Bank of Singapore and BlackRock for Aladdin-related matters, including platform enhancements, issue resolution and system improvements.
• Partner with Portfolio Managers for system maintenance, enhance dashboards, analytics, reporting capabilities and investment workflows.
• Drive improvements in data quality, system usability and pre-trade monitoring controls.

AI, Digital & Data (ADD) Transformation

• Support the Bank's AI, Digital and Data (ADD) vision by driving digitalisation and automation initiatives across portfolio management processes.
• Champion the adoption of AI, digital and data-driven solutions to enhance investment processes, decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Drive automation, data governance and technology transformation initiatives across the portfolio management ecosystem.
• Translate business requirements into scalable solutions and represent investment stakeholders in strategic projects.

Governance, Risk & Change Management

• Support regulatory, audit and compliance requirements through strong governance, controls and documentation standards.
• Maintain operating procedures, knowledge repositories and process frameworks to ensure a resilient operating model.
• Act as a change champion, driving continuous improvement, innovation and digital adoption across the investment platform.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of relevant work experience at private bank, asset management or fund house, in particular vital experience with the Aladdin Enterprise and Wealth system.
• Familiarity with portfolio management and key asset classes an advantage.
• Team player with initiative.
• Accuracy and attention to details.
• Minimum Degree in relevant fields.

As the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, we have grown from strength to strength to become a regional financial services group. With a deep history in Asia, we offer the most comprehensive coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, complemented with a presence in the leading economies of New York, London and Sydney. We are the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets with one of the world’s highest credit rating (Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P). We offer private banking services through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals. Our insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.