Senior Associate, Interest Rate Swap Team, Global Financial Markets Operations (GFMO), Group CO[...]

DBS BANK LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to provide operational support for Interest Rate Derivatives products within their GFM division. The role involves transaction management, monitoring settlement processes, and requires a degree with at least 5 years of banking experience. Proficiency in MS Excel and understanding of SWIFT systems are essential. A collaborative team player is ideal for this dynamic role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Dynamic working environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of banking experience with focus on Interest Rates Derivatives Operation.
• Experience in back-office operations including processing and reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of transaction management processes in structured products.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end transaction and settlement support for derivatives products.
• Ensure accurate and timely settlement processing and risk control.
• Handle reconciliation of Nostro accounts and manage failed trades.

Skills

Banking experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Education

Degree in banking and finance

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

VBA

Python

Job description

Business Function

Group Operations enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group Operations, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated and a team player to provide the operation support to GFM business, regionally, from the angle of Interest Rate Derivatives products and be part of the DDOM journey towards achieving GFMO Control Tower Vision.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end transaction management and settlement support for GFM derivatives products and provide accurate and timely settlement processing.
• Risk Control, risk architecture and managed quality.
• Build a data driven culture with data analytic capabilities.
• Deal validation process in Murex which comprises of inter-banks and corporates client interest rates derivatives and credit derivatives trades.
• Perform pre-settlement confirmation with counterparties.
• Authorisation of payments via AMH.
• Perform Fixing procedures for the purpose of determining the interest payoff of the derivatives deal.
• Liaising of settlement or fixing with the respective local GFM branches or Wealth Ops.
• Provide accurate and timely funding amount.
• Reconciliation process of Nostro accounts and general ledgers, managing failed trades and reconciliation of trade position between GFM risk systems.
• Configuration of interest rates generator/indices.
• Reconciliation of CCP trades between Murex and Clearers.

Requirements

• Degree holder with minimum 5 years of banking experience, specific experience in Interest Rates Derivatives Operation is strongly preferred. Degree in banking and finance is preferred as well.
• Experience in various back-office operation functions which includes processing, reconciliations, settlements etc.
• Good understanding of the end-to-end transaction management processes, predominantly in Structured products.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Access or VBA and Python are added advantage.
• Knowledge in Funding and SWIFT MT202, MT103, Pacs008 and Pacs009.
• Team player who can work independently in a fast paced environment.
• Willing to work on splits Ops locations (DBS Asia Hub/DBS Asia Gateway). Primary site to be at DBS Asia Hub.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.