Mgr/ Assistant VP, Markets Operations – Validations Analyst

OCBC Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Flexible benefits

Learning & development opportunities

Wellbeing & growth

Job summary

OCBC Bank is hiring for a trade-control support role in Singapore. You will validate and book trades, liaise with clients on discrepancies, and drive process improvements while working with internal and external stakeholders.

This 100% on-site position at Tampines emphasises timely governance, reporting, and collaboration with business units to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Degree holder preferred.
• Good knowledge of Treasury products (e.g. Structured Products, Commodities) is advantageous.
• Understanding of front-to-back trade processes and validations is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support the business in trade control activities.
• Validate and book trades accurately; liaise with the business or clients on discrepancies.
• Manage queries and escalations promptly; maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Treasury product knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Innovation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 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. 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.

Interview Process

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.

Let’s build the bank we need for the future we want. Find the best version of yourself in a friendly, supportive team. 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.

Company Background

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.