Senior Securities Finance Operations Lead

OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED is seeking an Securities Finance Operations Specialist to manage end-to-end processing of securities finance transactions, including lending, borrowing, and repo, with emphasis on collateral management and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with front office, risk, legal, and technology teams to ensure efficient operations and risk mitigation.

The role requires 8+ years in securities finance operations, strong technical knowledge of related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in securities finance operations.
• Strong understanding of securities lending, borrowing, repo transactions, and collateral management.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines (SEC, MAS, HKMA) and market practices.
• Proficiency in trade lifecycle management, settlement processes, and reconciliations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Leadership experience or potential to lead a team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily processing of securities lending, borrowing, and repo transactions.
• Ensure accurate and timely settlement of trades, reconciliation of positions, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Familiar with Corporate Action event types, their application to the trade, and settlement.
• Manage collateral movements, margin calls, and substitution requests in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor collateral valuations and ensure appropriate collateral coverage and haircuts are applied.
• Identify and escalate operational risks and exceptions in securities finance activities.
• Drive initiatives to enhance operational efficiency through automation and process redesign.
• Act as a liaison between front office, middle office, risk, legal, and external counterparties to ensure smooth transaction flow.
• Mentor junior team members and oversee their daily activities to ensure high-quality output.

Skills

Securities finance operations

Trade lifecycle management

Risk & compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Job description

OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED is seeking an Securities Finance Operations Specialist to manage end-to-end processing of securities finance transactions, including lending, borrowing, and repo, with emphasis on collateral management and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with front office, risk, legal, and technology teams to ensure efficient operations and risk mitigation.

The role requires 8+ years in securities finance operations, strong technical knowledge of related