Securities Finance Ops Lead — Risk, Collateral & Automation

ocbc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Flexible benefits package

Learning & development opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

OCBC is seeking a Securities Finance Operations Specialist for our Tampines office in Singapore. You will oversee end-to-end securities finance transactions including lending, borrowing, repo, and collateral management, ensuring efficiency, risk control, and compliance.

You will collaborate with front office, risk, legal, and technology teams; mentor junior staff and drive process improvements in a 100% on-site role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in securities finance operations, preferably within a bank or financial institution.
• Strong understanding of securities lending, borrowing, repo transactions, and collateral management.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and market practices in securities finance.
• Proficiency in trade lifecycle management, settlement processes, and reconciliations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Leadership experience or potential to lead a team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily processing of securities lending, borrowing, and repo transactions.
• Ensure accurate and timely settlement of trades, reconciliation of positions, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Manage collateral movements, margin calls, and substitutions per policy and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and elevate operational risks and exceptions in securities finance activities.
• Drive process improvements through automation and technology adoption.
• Liaise between front office, risk, legal, IT, and external counterparties for smooth flow.
• Mentor junior team members and oversee daily activities; support training and development.

Skills

Securities lending

Repo transactions

Collateral management

Risk & compliance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics

Job description

OCBC is seeking a Securities Finance Operations Specialist for our Tampines office in Singapore. You will oversee end-to-end securities finance transactions including lending, borrowing, repo, and collateral management, ensuring efficiency, risk control, and compliance.

You will collaborate with front office, risk, legal, and technology teams; mentor junior staff and drive process improvements in a 100% on-site role.