Manager, Product Accounting Configuration & Trade Reporting, Group Technology...

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB); Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Asia is seeking an Operations Associate to support accounting and regulatory reporting. Responsibilities include interfacing with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and improving processes. The ideal candidate has a degree in Banking or Finance, and 1-3 years of relevant experience. This role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Join the team and make a difference in the operations sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years work experience in an operations environment within financial institution.
• Good accounting knowledge.
• Meticulous and strong analytical thinker with innovative ideas.
• Time management and ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Business Finance for accounting treatment.
• Ensure accurate reporting to regulators.
• Improve processes and automate reporting.
• Collaborate with oversea branches for trade reporting.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Knowledge in Global Markets products

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Team player

Education

Recognized Degree in Banking / Finance / Accountancy / Computing

Tools

VBA/Macro

Job description

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

• Daily responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
• Interface with Business Finance in the implementation of accounting treatment and schemas
• Work with business stakeholders, operations users, business finance and project teams on accounting configuration matters
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to the various regulator(s).
• Investigate and participate to any remediation issues impacting existing reports.
• Improve current processes, procedures and reports including automation of manual processes.
• Contribute to trade reporting related strategic initiatives.
• Work with Compliance, Technology, Operations group and business units to manage enhancement and issues resolution, if any.
• Provide ongoing assessment and awareness of any changes to the regulatory environment landscape and bank's adherence to its reporting obligations
• Collaborate with oversea branches and provide oversight on regulatory trade reporting for Korea, EMIR, ASIC.
• Participate in UAT projects and BAU fixes
• Provide holiday coverage for regional reporting on rotational basis.

Job Requirements

• Recognized Degree in any one or a combination of these specializations - Banking / Finance / Accountancy / Computing
• Minimum 1-3 years Work experience in an operations environment within a financial institution
• Knowledge and experience in Global Markets products
• Good accounting knowledge
• Past experience in OTC trade reporting preferred but not necessary.
• Meticulous and strong analytical thinker with the ability to generate innovative ideas and translate strategy to execution
• Possess problem solving skills and ability to understand complex workflows
• Strong communication skills and team player, to collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders
• Ability to think strategically and contribute to department and division wide initiatives
• Time management and ability to prioritize effectively based on the risk / time criticality of the tasks required
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Proficient with VBA/Macro is preferred but not necessary.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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