Operations Analyst - Banking, Contract

SKILLSFORCE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Analyst to join their Commodities Operations team. The candidate will manage real-time trade booking exceptions, monitor operational risk, and support the execution of strategies and projects. Ideal applicants will have a Bachelor's degree, trade support experience, and excellent communication skills. This is a six-month contract role with the possibility of renewal.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of working experience.
• Trade Support / Documentation experience, ideally within Commodities, is an added advantage.
• Understanding of derivatives, Commodities market knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong business relationships with teams.
• Manage Real-time trade booking exceptions.
• Monitor operational risk throughout trade processing life cycle.

Skills

Proactive approach

Strong problem solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

My client, an investment banking [firm], is seeking an Analyst to join the Commodities Operations team.

Summary

• Build and maintain strong business relationships with various teams – Sales, Trading, Technology and other stakeholders to ensure timely resolution on complex issues
• Manage Real-time trade booking exceptions internally between the Trading and Sales desk; coordinate with external clients and internal teams for timely execution on Economic Affirmations, Legal Confirmations and Trade Settlements
• Monitor operational risk throughout trade processing life cycle — Partner with Legal, Compliance and Operations team to ensure full compliance with financial regulatory reforms, internal risk management protocols and industrywide market practice
• Implement Firm policies for governing the confirmation process to strengthen fraud prevention controls globally
• Support buildout of systems and processes to accommodate regulatory, industry, and new business initiatives
• Collaborate with regional and global Operations teams to execute on broad base strategies and projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in the relevant discipline
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and creative approach with very high attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Highly collaborative and team-focused with ability to interact effectively with a wide range of individuals
• Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills along with the ability to use discretion and good judgment
• You should have —

• Trade Support / Documentation experience, ideally within Commodities, will be an added advantage
• Understanding of derivatives, Commodities market knowledge would be an advantage.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience
• Excellent team player, able to work well inside a group and broadly across an organization; able to work independently and as a self-starter, as appropriate
• Multitask and remain composed in high pressure environment with proven ability to organize and prioritize own workload and drive results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated confidence in communicating in a variety of forums and with varied audiences
• Attention to details and a sense of urgency in escalating and resolving outstanding issues
• This is a six month contract role, renewable basis.

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