Mgr/ Assistant VP, Markets Operations – Validations Analyst

OCBC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OCBC in Singapore seeks a focused professional to support trade control activities, validate and book trades, and manage inquiries with clients and internal teams. You will foster relationships with stakeholders and contribute to process improvements and UAT projects.

The role requires strong communication, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk controls.

Qualifications

• Degree holder preferred.
• Good knowledge of Treasury products (e.g. Structured Products, Commodities).
• Good understanding of Front to Back Trade operational processes especially Trade validation activities.
• Exhibits good communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility and accountability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with good time management.
• Innovative mindset and constantly on the lookout to improve efficiency.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Your main responsibility is to support the Business in trade control activities.
• Ensure all trades are validated and booked correctly, liaise with the Business or clients for any discrepancies timely.
• Ensure queries and escalations are managed in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drives process improvement and system automation.
• Drive new ways of working and behaviour across organisation to deliver faster, better, cost-efficient customer (internal and external service).
• Participate / Support in projects, business-driven initiatives and UAT.
• Ensure compliance to Department and Bank’s operational risk and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous participation to “Growing the Team”: formalisation of team procedure, training, coaching colleagues, brainstorm ideas for any occasions, creating a fun environment among others)

Skills

Treasury knowledge

Trade operations

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

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.

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.

About The Job

• Your main responsibility is to support the Business in trade control activities
• Ensure all trades are validated and booked correctly, liaise with the Business or clients for any discrepancies timely.
• Ensure queries and escalations are managed in a timely manner
• Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders
• Drives process improvement and system automation.
• Drive new ways of working and behaviour across organisation to deliver faster, better, cost-efficient customer (internal and external service)
• Participate / Support in projects, business-driven initiatives and UAT
• Ensure compliance to Department and Bank’s operational risk and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous participation to “Growing the Team”: formalisation of team procedure, training, coaching colleagues, brainstorm ideas for any occasions, creating a fun environment among others)

Skills And Experience Required

• Degree holder preferred
• Good knowledge of Treasury products (e.g. Structured Products, Commodities) preferred
• Good understanding of Front to Back Trade operational processes especially Trade validation activities is an advantage
• Exhibits good communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility and accountability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with good time management
• Innovative mindset and constantly on the lookout to improve efficiency
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Side Note

• Able to work on weekends and Public holidays when required
• This is a 100% Work -in- Office role, based at Tampines
• During the interview, a 5-minute assessment test will be administered. To ensure optimal performance, please attend the interview in a composed and alert frame of mind . Further details regarding the test will be provided during the interview.

The rank offered will align with your demonstrated expertise and background

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.