Head of Securities Finance Trading

OCBC (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore seeks a seasoned professional to oversee daily trading activities in Securities Financing. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in financial services, with strong regulatory knowledge and exceptional client management skills. Responsibilities include managing trading activities, promoting cross-trading collaboration, and supporting sales initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits to support your career aspirations and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Holistic, flexible benefits

Learning and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 15-18 years of relevant experience in Securities Financing and related financial services.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory environment affecting Securities Financing and capital markets.
• Exceptional client management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily trading activities across the Securities Finance Trading products.
• Promote effective communication and coordination across trading groups.
• Expand and manage sourcing and distribution relationships for business growth.
• Support Sales/Origination teams for new relationship pitches.

Skills

Client management

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of regulatory environment

Job description

WHO WE ARE: As Singapore's longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we're on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily trading activities across the Securities Finance Trading products
• Promote effective communication and coordination across all trading groups and global desks; ensure efficient use of all available inventory available to capture and maximise revenue opportunities
• Expand and manage sourcing and distribution relationships in support of business growth; operate as senior escalation point for all day-to-day trading and counterparty related issues
• Support Sales/Origination teams for new relationship pitches; price prospect portfolios for equity finance value
• Participate in annual budgeting and capital planning exercise
• Manage capital and balance sheet efficiency for securities finance trading products, ensuring that the business optimises usage within approved ALCO limits
• Implement agreed market risk framework, monitoring to ensure Securities Finance Trading activities are conducted within approved risk guidelines and required regulatory compliance

Qualifications requirements

• 15-18 years of relevant experience in Securities Financing and related financial services.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory environment affecting Securities Financing and capital markets across multiple jurisdictions.
• Exceptional client management and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to build long-term relationships.

What we offer

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.