Senior Officer, Trade Settlements (Private Banking) | Singapore, SG | In-Office

StriveX; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Officer in Trade Settlements to enhance their Private Banking Operations. This role is crucial for ensuring smooth settlement processes and managing client transactions effectively. You will oversee the entire trade lifecycle, handle corporate actions, and generate key reports to monitor settlement statuses. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in settlement operations, excellent problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will help shape the future of banking operations!

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in settlement operations, preferably in Private Banking or Wealth Management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trade order placement and settlement for various financial products.
• Liaise with counterparties to resolve trade discrepancies.

Skills

Settlement Operations

Trade Lifecycle

Corporate Actions

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Officer, Trade Settlements (Private Banking)

StriveX is partnering a Regional Bank who is seeking a Senior Officer to join their Private Banking Operations team in Singapore. This role is pivotal in supporting the Private Banking department by ensuring seamless settlement operations, managing client transactions, and maintaining a controlled and efficient operational environment.

Role and Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end trade order placement and settlement for equities, bonds, ETFs, and structured products.
• Liaise with counterparties to resolve trade discrepancies and ensure timely processing within cut-off times.
• Handle corporate actions (dividends, stock splits) and ensure accurate documentation.
• Generate weekly/monthly reports (e.g., Nostro reconciliations) to monitor settlement status.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in ledger postings or transaction errors.
• Maintain organized records for audits and compliance reviews.
• Participate in system enhancements and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Update SOPs to align with regulatory changes and internal policies.
• Support audit engagements and risk reviews as needed.
• Work closely with Relationship Managers, custodians, and internal teams to address client and operational queries.
• Assist management in ad-hoc tasks, including staff coverage during emergencies.

Key Requirements

• 5–7 years in settlement operations (Private Banking/Wealth Management preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle and corporate actions.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to multitask under pressure.
• Team player with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Interested applicants please apply here with your updated CV.

StriveX Pte Ltd, EA License No: 23S2077

Lee Boon Hou (Hagen), Registration No: R1870932